Photo Electroforming

 

Details

  • Materials Include – Nickel (both hard and soft), Polymer, Gold and Copper.
  • Material Thickness – Can be as thin as 3-4 microns.
  • Size – Material panels as large as 18” x 24” are processed.
  • Dimension Tolerances – Generally +/-10 microns or better.
  • Through Holes as small as 2-3 microns.
  • Positional Tolerances – Normally +/- 1-2 microns.
  • Parts can be produced with unique multi-level features
  • Features & Details – Photo Electroforming uses CAD files to assist in fabrication of application’s design.  If a design can be drawn in 2D CAD file, chances are good it can be electroformed.
  • Applications – Parts and components are produced for many markets, including; Masking, Sieving, Avionics, Filtration, Medical Devices, Electronics, Scientific Controls and much more.
Photo shown is multi-level filter material,
containing 40um holes with hex support grid
Cross section of a
multi-level embossing die.

Typical profiles:  
Overgrown and multi-level Stepped multi-level

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