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Micromanufacturing Engineering and Technology
2nd Edition - May 8, 2015
Editor: Yi Qin
Hardback ISBN:9780323311496
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eBook ISBN:9780323312677
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Micromanufacturing Engineering and Technology, Second Edition, covers the major topics of micro-manufacturing. The book not only covers theory and manufacturing processes, but it… Read more
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Micromanufacturing Engineering and Technology, Second Edition,
covers the major topics of micro-manufacturing. The book not only covers theory and manufacturing processes, but it uniquely focuses on a broader range of practical aspects of micro-manufacturing engineering and utilization by also covering materials, tools and equipment, manufacturing system issues, control aspects and case studies. By explaining material selection, design considerations and economic aspects, the book empowers engineers in choosing among competing technologies. With a focus on low-cost and high-volume micro-manufacturing processes, the updated title covers technologies such as micro-mechanical-cutting, laser-machining, micro-forming, micro-EDM, micro-ECM, hot-embossing, micro-injection molding, laser micro-sintering, thin film fabrication, inkjet technology, micro-joining, multiple processes machines, and more. Edited by one of the few world-experts in this relatively new, but rapidly-expanding area and presenting chapters written by a 40-strong team of leading industry specialists, this book is an invaluable source of information for engineers, R&D researchers and academics.
Covers key micro-manufacturing technologies, processes and equipment with high-volume production capabilities, enabling large companies as well as SMEs to introduce those technologies in production and business and reduce production costs
Outlines micro-manufacturing system engineering and practical issues pertaining to material, design, handling, metrology, inspection, testing, sensors, control, system integration and software, and micro-factories
Enables manufacturing practitioners to choose the right technology suitable for a particular product-manufacture
Engineers, Academics, Researchers, and Senior students in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Materials/ Design Engineering
Author Biographies
Chapter 1. Overview of Micro-manufacturing
Introduction
Products and market
Meeting manufacturing requirements and adding values
Micro-manufacturing methods and processes
Manufacturing systems/equipment for micro-manufacturing
Design considerations and material factors
Development and utilization strategies of micro-manufacturing technologies
Chapter 2. Micro-/Nano-machining through Mechanical Cutting
Introduction
Fundamentals of the micro-/nano-cutting process
Modeling the micro-/nano-cutting process
Precision machines for micro-/nano-cutting
Micro-tooling
Applications
Competitive technologies and economic considerations
Chapter 3. FIB Micro-/Nano-fabrication
Introduction
Architecture of FIB
Ion column
Electron column
Stage
Imaging detectors
Gas injection system
Pumping system
Energy dispersive spectroscopy
Residual gas analyzer
Electron backscatter diffraction
Manipulator
FIB processes
FIB milling
Mode of energy loss
Sputtering process
FIB deposition
FIB imaging
FIB etching process
Scanning strategies
Patterning strategies
Applications of FIB
3-D micro-/nano-structuring
Circuit editing and failure analysis
TEM/STEM sample preparation
FIB as an analytical technique
Summary: issues and future of FIB
Chapter 4. Micro-electrical Discharge Machining
Introduction
Working principle
Process
Machinery
Applications
Chapter 5. Laser Micro-structuring
Introduction
Basic properties of laser ablation
Process principles for laser ablation
Examples
Conclusions
Chapter 6. Micro-electrochemical Machining
Introduction
Working principles
Mechanism of the anodic dissolution
Polarization curves and Pourbaix diagrams
Basic calculations in ECM and/or micro-ECM process
Electrolytes
IEG control and modeling
Equipment for micro-ECM
Applications and examples
Chapter 7. Hot Embossing
Introduction
Hot embossing process
Process variations
Materials for hot embossing
Hot embossing techniques
Hot embossing tools
Applications
The outlook
Chapter 8. Forming of Polymeric Tubular Micro-components
Introduction
Principle
Materials
Forming tools and machines
Applications
Chapter 9. Micro-injection Molding
Introduction
μIM scenario
μIM technology
Process control and analysis
Defects of micro-injection-molded parts: weld lines
Process simulation
Conclusions
Chapter 10. Net Shape Manufacture of Freestanding Ceramic Micro-components through Soft Lithography
Introduction
Process
Fabrication and characterization of the molds
Ceramic slurry preparation and control
Sintered micro-components
Conclusions
Chapter 11. Micro-sintering through a FAST Process
Introduction
Micro-FAST sintering process
Analysis of process
Applications of Micro-FAST
Conclusions
Chapter 12. Micro-bulk Forming
Introduction
Basic cold forming processes
The size effect
Workpiece materials
Tool materials
Machine and tool design
Micro-tribology
Process analysis
Chapter 13. Forming of Micro-sheet Metal Components
Introduction
Manufacturing processes and fundamentals
General considerations for manufacturing
Forming tools
Manufacturing presses/machines
Design considerations for micro-sheet metal parts for forming
Micro-sheet forming—a case study
Technological competitiveness and operational economics
Chapter 14. Micro-hydroforming
Introduction
Principle of hydroforming and process variants
Semifinished products and materials
Process chain for part production
Hydroforming process design
Design considerations and potential applications of micro-hydroforming
Tools and machines
Conclusions
Chapter 15. Laser-assisted Micro-forming
Introduction
System technology
Processes
Conclusions
Chapter 16. Deep X-ray Lithography
Introduction
LIGA process and strengths
Commercial application
Conclusions
Chapter 17. Polymer Thin Films—Processes, Parameters and Property Control
Introduction
Thin films obtained by extrusion coating
Organic coatings deposited in solution
Vacuum-deposited coatings
Conclusions
Chapter 18. Advanced Inkjet Technology for 3D Micro-metal Structure Fabrication
Introduction
Inkjet printing system
Materials (metal NP ink)
Inkjet printed 3D metal micro-structure
Applications/cases/cost issues
Chapter 19. Process Chains and Tooling Concepts
Introduction
Tooling concepts
Selection criteria for tooling process chains
Applications
Conclusions
Chapter 20. Surface Engineering and Micro-manufacturing
Introduction
Fundamentals of advanced surface engineering processes for tooling protection
Applications of surface engineering processes in micro-manufacturing
Summary
Chapter 21. DLC-Coated Tools for Micro-forming
Introduction
Characteristics and preparation of DLC film
DLC-coated tools in micro-sheet forming
DLC-coated tools in micro-bulk forming
DLC-coated tools in nano-fabrication/imprinting
Wear mechanism of DLC film
Chapter 22. Micro- and Nano-fibers by Electrospinning Technology: Processing, Properties, and Applications
Introduction
Working principle and configuration of electrospinning processing
Electrospinning processing parameters—control of the micro- and nano-fiber morphology
Electrospinning setups and tools
Characteristics and design considerations of electrospun micro- and nano-fibers
Applications of electrospun functional micro- and nano-fibers
Attempts to increase the production rate of electrospun micro- and nano-fibers
Commercial products
Technological competitiveness and operation economics
Chapter 23. Micro-factories
Introduction
Characteristics of micro-factories
Evolution of micro- and desktop factories
Introduction to TUT-micro-factory concept
Potential applications for micro-factory solutions
Summary and conclusions
Chapter 24. Micro-mechanical Assembly
Introduction
Classification of micro-mechanical assembly methods
Systematic approach to micro-mechanical handling and assembly
Application example: mechanical assembly of push button parts
Conclusion
Chapter 25. Self-assembly of Micro-parts
Introduction
Theory/principle
Processes
Conclusion
Chapter 26. Laser Beam Micro-joining
Introduction
Laser beam soldering
Laser beam micro-welding
Conclusions and remarks
Chapter 27. Handling for Micro-manufacturing
Introduction
Serial pick-and-place task
Intermachine transport systems
Intramachine micro-handling systems
Applications
Conclusions
Chapter 28. Robotics in Micro-manufacturing and Micro-robotics
Introduction: Robot definitions
Micro-robotics applications
Sensors and actuators in micro-robotics
Micro-robot examples
Conclusions
Chapter 29. Measurement, Testing, and Diagnosis for Micro-manufacturing Systems
Introduction
Precision measurement systems
Testing and diagnosis methods
Application on micro-devices and machines
Conclusions
Chapter 30. Optical Coherence Tomography for the Characterization of Micro-parts and Structures
Introduction
Measurement principles of standard and selected advanced OCT techniques
Application of OCT for the evaluation of structures on the micron scale
Conclusions and outlook
Chapter 31. In situ Testing of Mechanical Properties of Materials
Introduction
Integrating a mechanical testing setup in an SEM
Tensile tests
Compression tests
Instrumented indentation/nano-indentation
Indentation inside the SEM
Image analysis
Case study: A comparison of in situ micro-tension and micro-compression for studying the plastic properties of nano-crystalline electrodeposited nickel at different length scales
Conclusion and outlook
Chapter 32. Micro-mechanics Modeling for Micro-forming Processes
Introduction
CPFE theory
Integrated CPFE analysis for the forming of micro-parts
Process simulation for the forming of micro-pins
Conclusions
Chapter 33. Manufacturing Execution Systems for Micro-manufacturing
Introduction
Production IT overview
Exploring the manufacturing operations and control level
MES implementation and integration into the production IT
Production IT standardization
Conclusions
Chapter 34. Life Cycle Assessment in Nanotechnology, Materials and Manufacturing
Introduction
Nano-materials and the environment
The principles of LCE
Commercial and customized software tools
LCA as a methodology for product design guidelines and design for life cycle
Energy consumption
Relevant industrial case studies
LCA for nanotechnology and micro-manufacturing
Conclusions
Index
No. of pages: 858
Language: English
Published: May 8, 2015
Imprint: William Andrew
Hardback ISBN: 9780323311496
eBook ISBN: 9780323312677
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Yi Qin
Yi Qin is a Professor, Chair of Manufacturing Technology and Systems, and Director of the Centre for Precision-Manufacturing at The University of Strathclyde, UK.
Professor Qin’s research interests include materials forming, precision/micro-manufacturing and manufacturing system technology. His main contributions to knowledge to-date include numerical modelling and analysis methods for materials and manufacturing, new material synthesis and manufacturing processes, machine, tool and product designs as well as new manufacturing system concepts. As one of the leading experts in the field, Professor Qin has led a series of research and development projects, including several large-scale R&D projects in micro-manufacturing involving many industrial companies. To date, he has published over 250 technical papers in the journals and international conferences, given keynote speeches/plenary addresses at more than 30 international conferences and workshops worldwide, a member of the scientific committee for more than 50 international conferences, including the chair of the international conferences on new forming technology and manufacturing research.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Chair of Manufacturing Technology and Systems, The University of Strathclyde, UK