A novel photochemical machining process for magnesium aerospace and biomedical microengineering applications

作者:Allen D M*; Simpkins M; Almond H
来源:Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2010, 20(10): 105010.
DOI:10.1088/0960-1317/20/10/105010

摘要

Research was carried out to evaluate the feasibility of fabricating perforated (filigree) magnesium microcomponents with metal wire widths of the order of the metal thickness using a photochemical machining (PCM) process. Experimentally, it has been demonstrated for the first time that metal wire widths of 0.15 mm can be achieved within a 2D, 0.25 mm thick magnesium foil to fabricate microcomponents for use as micro air vehicle (MAV) wings or stents through a bespoke PCM process. This etching process differs significantly from the industrial etching process used currently to manufacture magnesium letterpress printing plates and embossing dies.

  • 出版日期2010-10