Precision micro-milling process: state of the art

State of the Art of Micro Turning Process

Micromachining is the most basic technology for the production of miniaturized parts and components. Micro turning is one type of micromachining process which uses a solid tool and its material removal process is almost similar to conventional turning operation. The objective of this paper is to provide a state of the art in the field of micro turning. In recent years, researchers have explored...

Design of a Precision Electro Discharge Micro Milling Machine

This paper presents the design of a precision electro discharge micro milling machine being designed and built in the Precision Systems Laboratory at the University of Kentucky. This machine will use micro electrodes to mill complex 3D cavities with electrical discharges between an electrode tool (cathode) and a workpiece (anode) submerged in dielectric fluid. The machine entails three axes of ...

The Current State of Art in Nano-precision Micro/meso Mechanical Manufacturing (m) Processes

INTRODUCTION The 21st century is said to be the century of the aging society which will require increasingly more advanced devices and systems to ensure comfort, safety and a high quality of life. There is no doubt that devices will become more complicated and more compact. The technologies used for manufacturing such devices must also be improved. Therefore, it will be important to develop inf...

Investigation of laser milling process characteristics for micro tooling applications

Precision Cutting of Structured Ceramic Molds with Micro PCD Milling Tool

In order to machine micro structured dies and molds made of ceramics, micro milling tools made of poly-crystalline diamond (PCD) are developed. Many cutting edges are ground with diamond wheels. Tool wears of the PCD milling tool are evaluated by cutting spherical molds made of binder-less tungsten carbide and structured surfaces are machined for trial. From the experiments, it is clarified tha...