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= | = Polymer Processing = | ||
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. | 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. | ||
There is a wide range of methods available to structure and modify polymers, though commonly done outside of a cleanroom, whereas some can be done inside a cleanroom. | |||
Many polymer processing methods may require a mask or stamp or some kind, e.g., injection molding, hot embossing or nano imprint lithography. Some methods can be used to directly "write" into the material, e.g., laser ablation or micromilling. Other methods, like 3D printing or 2-photon polymerisation, are called additive methods as they create the structure by building up the polymer structure. | |||
In our Polyfablab, we have UV lithography, various additive methods, coating techniques, and imprinting techniques for polymer processing. | |||
==UV lithography== | ==[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Lithography/UVLithography|UV lithography]]== | ||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Lithography/UVExposure/aligner_MA6-1|Mask Aligner: MA6-1]] | *[[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/UVExposure/aligner_MLA4|Maskless Aligner: μMLA-04]] | ||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Lithography/Coaters/ | *[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Lithography/Coaters/labspin05|Labspin05]] | ||
== | ==[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Additive methods|Additive manufacturing methods]]== | ||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Additive methods/Quantum X 2PP|Quantum X 2PP]] | |||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/ | *[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Additive methods/3D Printer - BMF|3D Printer - BMF]] | ||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/ | |||
== | ==Coating methods== | ||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/ | *[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Coating/Slot Die Coater|Slot Die Coater]] | ||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/ | *[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Coating/Parylene Coater|Parylene Coater]] | ||
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/ | *[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Coating/Inkjet Printer|Inkjet Printer]] | ||
== | ==[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Imprinting|Imprinting]]== | ||
== | ==[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Characterization/Optical microscope|Optical microscope]]== | ||
==[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Plasma Cleaners|Plasma Cleaners]]== | |||
==[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Overview of Fume Hoods|Overview of Fume Hoods]]== | |||
[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/ | |||
= | == Other Methods of Polymer Processing== | ||
* [[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/Characterization/Sample preparation| PDMS Casting I]] | |||
* [[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PDMS Casting|PDMS Casting II]] | |||
* [[Specific Process Knowledge/Back-end processing/Polymer Injection Molder|Polymer Injection Molding]] ''(moved to DTU Construct))'' | * [[Specific Process Knowledge/Back-end processing/Polymer Injection Molder|Polymer Injection Molding]] ''(moved to DTU Construct))'' | ||
'''Specialized Processes:''' | '''Specialized Processes:''' | ||
* [[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/Milling]] | * [[Specific Process Knowledge/Back-end processing/Laser Micromachining Tool|Laser Ablation/Milling]] | ||
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* Epoxy, e.g. SU-8 | * Epoxy, e.g. SU-8 | ||
* Thermoplastic, e.g. PMMA, Topas (COC), PS, PC, PP, PET, etc | * Thermoplastic, e.g. PMMA, Topas (COC), PS, PC, PP, PET, etc | ||
* Elastomer, e.g. PDMS | |||
* Photo Resist, e.g. AZ resists | * Photo Resist, e.g. AZ resists | ||
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Polymer Processing
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.
There is a wide range of methods available to structure and modify polymers, though commonly done outside of a cleanroom, whereas some can be done inside a cleanroom.
Many polymer processing methods may require a mask or stamp or some kind, e.g., injection molding, hot embossing or nano imprint lithography. Some methods can be used to directly "write" into the material, e.g., laser ablation or micromilling. Other methods, like 3D printing or 2-photon polymerisation, are called additive methods as they create the structure by building up the polymer structure.
In our Polyfablab, we have UV lithography, various additive methods, coating techniques, and imprinting techniques for polymer processing.
UV lithography
Additive manufacturing methods
Coating methods
Imprinting
Optical microscope
Plasma Cleaners
Overview of Fume Hoods
Other Methods of Polymer Processing
- Nano Imprint Lithography
- Hot Embossing (Compression Molding)
- PDMS Casting I
- PDMS Casting II
- Polymer Injection Molding (moved to DTU Construct))
Specialized Processes:
- 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
- Elastomer, e.g. PDMS
- Photo Resist, e.g. AZ resists