This paper presents the use of Cellular Automata (CA) for modelling micro abrasive machining. A onedimensional CA was initially used to model the workpiece, as having different heights, to represent the roughness; and the forces from the abrasive grits were modelled to randomly erode the workpiece, as such smoothening out and polishing the surface. The modelling was then extended further to two...

Advances in micromachining techniques have led to the evolution of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS). These techniques are typically based on semiconductor manufacturing processes, which offer various advantages such as batch manufacturing of miniaturized devices and monolithic integration of microelectronics with the devices. Surface micromachining has been used to construct complex micro...

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This paper reports a parametric study of batch mode micro-electro-discharge machining (μEDM) of high density features in stainless steel. Lithographically fabricated copper tools with single cross, parallel line and 8 × 8 circle/square array features of 5–100 μm width and 5–75 μm spacing were used to quantify trends in machining tolerance and the impact of debris accumulation. As the tool featu...

For smaller mechatronic device, especially for micro Electronic system, a micro machining is a must. However, most investigations on vibration of a mill have been limited to the traditional type mill. In this article, vibration and dynamic characteristics of a micro mill were investigated in this study. The trend towards higher precision manufacturing technology requires producing miniaturized ...

⎯ To enable formation flying of micro satellites, small sized propulsion systems are required. Our research focuses on the miniaturization of a feeding and thruster system by means of micro system technology (MST). Three fabrication methods have been investigated to make a conical converging-diverging nozzle. These methods are reactive ion etching, femtosecond laser machining (FLM) and a combin...

A novel method for fabricating an adhesive resistance surface is presented. Sandblasting and electrochemical machining were introduced to prepare micro-nano structures on the sample surface. Then, the prepared sample was immersed in a tridecafluoroctyltriethoxysilane ethanol solvent. The surface of the aluminum alloy sample roughened and covered with low-surface-energy chemical groups was exami...