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Polymer processing involves transforming polymer resins into finished products with desired shapes, dimensions and performance characteristics. It combines the principles of polymer science, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and manufacturing technology to produce a wide range of components for various applications. The processing conditions, such as temperature, pressure, and cooling rate, significantly influence the final properties of the polymer product. | |||
Several polymer processing techniques have been developed to meet different manufacturing requirements. In our Polyfablab, we use UV lithography, various additive methods, coating techniques, and imprinting techniques. | |||
==UV lithography== | |||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Lithography/UVExposure/aligner_MA6-1|Mask Aligner: MA6-1]] | |||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Lithography/UVExposure/aligner_MLA4|Maskless Aligner: μMLA-04]] | |||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Lithography/Coaters/labspin04|Labspin04]] | |||
==Additive Methods== | |||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Additive methods/Quantum X 2PP|Quantum X 2PP]] | |||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Additive methods/3D Printer - BMF|3D Printer - BMF]] | |||
==Coating== | |||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Coating/Slot Die Coater|Slot Die Coater]] | |||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Coating/Parylene Coater|Parylene Coater]] | |||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Coating/Inkjet Printer|Inkjet Printer]] | |||
==Imprinting== | |||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Imprinting/Imprinter 03|Imprinter 03 (200mm)]] | |||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Imprinting/Imprinter 04|Imprinter 04 (110mm)]] | |||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Imprinting/Imprinter 05|Imprinter 05 (R2P)]] | |||
==Microscopes== | |||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Microscopes/Microscope: Keyence VHX-X1|Microscope: Keyence VHX-X1]] | |||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Microscopes/Laser Confocal Scanning Microscope|Laser Confocal Scanning Microscope]] | |||
==Plasma Cleaner== | |||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Plasma Cleaner/Plasma Cleaner 2: SurfacePrep|Plasma Cleaner 2: SurfacePrep]] | |||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Plasma Cleaner 3/Plasma Cleaner 3: PDMS|Plasma Cleaner 3: PDMS]] | |||
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[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Additive/2PP|2 photon polymerisation]] | |||
[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Additive/BMF|3D printers]] | |||
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* [[Specific Process Knowledge/Lithography/NanoImprintLithography|Nano Imprint Lithography]] | * [[Specific Process Knowledge/Lithography/NanoImprintLithography|Nano Imprint Lithography]] | ||
* [[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Back-end_processing/Hot_Embosser|Hot Embossing]] (Compression Molding) | * [[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Back-end_processing/Hot_Embosser|Hot Embossing]] (Compression Molding) | ||
* [[Specific Process Knowledge/Back-end processing/Polymer Injection Molder|Injection Molding]] '' | * [[Specific Process Knowledge/Back-end processing/Polymer Injection Molder|Polymer Injection Molding]] ''(moved to DTU Construct))'' | ||
* Polymer Casting (e.g. PDMS) | * Polymer Casting (e.g. [[Specific Process Knowledge/Characterization/Sample preparation| PDMS Casting]]) | ||
'''Specialized Processes:''' | '''Specialized Processes:''' | ||
* [[Specific Process Knowledge/Lithography/UVLithography|UV Lithography]] | * [[Specific Process Knowledge/Lithography/UVLithography|UV Lithography]] | ||
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* Plasma Etching | * Plasma Etching | ||
* [[Specific Process Knowledge/Thin film deposition/MVD|FDTS coating (MVD)]] | * [[Specific Process Knowledge/Thin film deposition/MVD|FDTS coating (MVD)]] | ||
* [[Specific Process Knowledge/Back-end processing/Laser Micromachining Tool|Laser Ablation]] | * [[Specific Process Knowledge/Back-end processing/Laser Micromachining Tool|Laser Ablation/Milling]] | ||
* Micro Milling ''(not generally availabe at DTU Nanolab)'' | * Micro Milling ''(not generally availabe at DTU Nanolab)'' | ||
* Extrusion Coating ''(not availabe at DTU Nanolab)'' | * Extrusion Coating ''(not availabe at DTU Nanolab)'' | ||
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Polymer processing involves transforming polymer resins into finished products with desired shapes, dimensions and performance characteristics. It combines the principles of polymer science, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and manufacturing technology to produce a wide range of components for various applications. The processing conditions, such as temperature, pressure, and cooling rate, significantly influence the final properties of the polymer product.
Several polymer processing techniques have been developed to meet different manufacturing requirements. In our Polyfablab, we use UV lithography, various additive methods, coating techniques, and imprinting techniques.
UV lithography
Additive Methods
Coating
Imprinting
Microscopes
Plasma Cleaner
Polymer Processing
There is a wide range of methods available to structure and modify polymers, though commonly done outside of a cleanroom.
Many polymer processing methods may require a mask or stamp or some kind, f.ex. injection molding, hot embossing or nano imprint lithography. Some methods can be used to directly "write" into the material, f.ex. laser ablation or micromilling. Other methods, like 3D printing or 2-photon polymerization are called additive methods as they create the structure by a building up the polymer structure.
Choose Method of Polymer Processing
- Nano Imprint Lithography
- Hot Embossing (Compression Molding)
- Polymer Injection Molding (moved to DTU Construct))
- Polymer Casting (e.g. PDMS Casting)
Specialized Processes:
- UV Lithography
- Additive Techniques
- 3D printing
- 2-Photon Polymerization Lithography
- Plasma Etching
- FDTS coating (MVD)
- Laser Ablation/Milling
- Micro Milling (not generally availabe at DTU Nanolab)
- Extrusion Coating (not availabe at DTU Nanolab)
Choose Material for Polymer Processing
- Epoxy, e.g. SU-8
- Thermoplastic, e.g. PMMA, Topas (COC), PS, PC, PP, PET, etc
- Photo Resist, e.g. AZ resists