@inproceedings{9f4695df17374fed9b9a03781b177234,
title = "Fabrication of micro-dies for extrusion of polymer melts",
abstract = "The ongoing trend for miniaturization demands research in the field of micro-extrusion. This work compares two techniques for manufacturing micro-dies; mechanical manufacturing and laser ablation. A micro-die needs to fulfill requirements such as fast nozzle exchange and high accuracy. The nozzle channel needs to have a diameter of less than 0.5 mm, a high quality and high aspect ratio. The disadvantages and advantages of both techniques are discussed while experimental data supports the discussion. The results go well with the expected behavior based on the nozzle channel's geometry. Laser ablation is the tool of choice when manufacturing micro-dies for extrusion.",
keywords = "Die, Laser ablation, Manufacturing, Mass flow rate, Micro-extrusion, Pipe resistance, Tubing",
author = "S. Gepp and T. Ottnad and F. Irlinger and L{\"u}th, {T. C.}",
year = "2011",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781617829604",
series = "Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings",
pages = "1243--1247",
booktitle = "69th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2011, ANTEC 2011",
note = "69th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Plastics Engineers 2011, ANTEC 2011 ; Conference date: 01-05-2011 Through 05-05-2011",
}