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= Polymer Processing =
= Polymer Processing =
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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.
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.
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==Additive Methods==
==Additive Methods==
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Additive methods/Quantum X 2PP|Quantum X 2PP]]
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/Additive methods/Quantum X 2PP|Quantum X 2PP]]
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Additive methods/3D Printer - BMF|3D Printer - BMF]]
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/Additive methods/3D Printer - BMF|3D Printer - BMF]]


==Coating==
==Coating==
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Coating/Slot Die Coater|Slot Die Coater]]
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/Coating/Slot Die Coater|Slot Die Coater]]
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Coating/Parylene Coater|Parylene Coater]]
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/Coating/Parylene Coater|Parylene Coater]]
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Coating/Inkjet Printer|Inkjet Printer]]
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/Coating/Inkjet Printer|Inkjet Printer]]


==Imprinting==
==Imprinting==
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Imprinting/Imprinter 03|Imprinter 03 (200mm)]]
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/Imprinting/Imprinter 03|Imprinter 03 (200mm)]]
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Imprinting/Imprinter 04|Imprinter 04 (110mm)]]
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/Imprinting/Imprinter 04|Imprinter 04 (110mm)]]
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Imprinting/Imprinter 05|Imprinter 05 (R2P)]]
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/Imprinting/Imprinter 05|Imprinter 05 (R2P)]]


==Microscopes==
==Microscopes==
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Microscopes/Microscope: Keyence VHX-X1|Microscope: Keyence VHX-X1]]
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/Microscopes/Microscope: Keyence VHX-X1|Microscope: Keyence VHX-X1]]
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Microscopes/Laser Confocal Scanning Microscope|Laser Confocal Scanning Microscope]]
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/Microscopes/Laser Confocal Scanning Microscope|Laser Confocal Scanning Microscope]]


==Plasma Cleaner==
==Plasma Cleaner==
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/PolyFabLab/Plasma Cleaner/Plasma Cleaner 2: SurfacePrep|Plasma Cleaner 2: SurfacePrep]]
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/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]]
*[[Specific_Process_Knowledge/Polymer_Processing/Polymer_Processing/Plasma Cleaner 3/Plasma Cleaner 3: PDMS|Plasma Cleaner 3: PDMS]]




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= 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.
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