Flatness optimization of micro-injection moulded parts: the case of a PMMA microfluidic component

• Published in: Journal of micromechanics and microengineering Vol. 21; no. 11; p. 115024
• Main Authors: Marson, S, Attia, U M, Lucchetta, G, Wilson, A, Alcock, J R, Allen, D M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bristol IOP Publishing 01.11.2011; Institute of Physics
• Subjects: Applied fluid mechanics; Applied sciences; Exact sciences and technology; Fluid dynamics; Fluidics; Fundamental areas of phenomenology (including applications); Injection moulding; Instruments, apparatus, components and techniques common to several branches of physics and astronomy; Machinery and processing; Mechanical engineering. Machine design; Mechanical instruments, equipment and techniques; Micromechanical devices and systems; Moulding; Physics; Plastics; Polymer industry, paints, wood; Precision engineering, watch making; Technology of polymers; Biotechnology; Process control; Precision engineering; System on a chip; Experimental study; Surface metrology; Micro-optics; Optimization; Operating conditions; Thickness; Finite element method; Coordinate measuring machines; PMMA; Injection molding; Modelling; Microfluidics; Ejection; Fluidics; Flatness; Production process
• ISSN: 0960-1317; 1361-6439
• DOI: 10.1088/0960-1317/21/11/115024