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.


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    Title :

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


    Contributors:
    Allen, D.M. (author) / Simpkins, M. (author) / Almond, H. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2010


    Size :

    8 Seiten, 11 Bilder, 3 Tabellen, 21 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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