Define Micromachining (Define Laser Micromachining) Making micro-miniaturized devices utilizing manufacturing techniques such as: Laser Micromachining Micro- CNC Systems Micro Replication (Hot embossing, Injection Molding) EDM Water Jet Photolithography Additive Processes Feature sizes typically fall in the range from 1 micron up to several millimeters. Almost any material is suitable for micromachining such as polymers (PEEK,…
We are committed to helping companies develop and commercialize their micro products. In addition, we are continually improving, developing and adding new technologies that enable our customer to build their parts quickly and cost-effectively. We fully support the latest Government report related to Advanced Manufacturing that includes the following definition of Advanced Manufacturing: According to…
We have had a busy week drilling small holes in a variety of materials. This included several applications related to probe card devices. Probe cards are used as an interface between between electronic test equipment and a semiconductor wafer. In addition we have been drilling holes as small as 5 microns in tantalum and holes…
Potomac’s broad-range of micro manufacturing technology includes a novel technique to embed conductive materials in a wide variety of substrates. Using laser-based processes, Potomac can produce fine-feature groove and channel patterns in many electronics and display substrate materials. We can then fill these etched patterns with a nanoparticle silver paste which is cured at low…
Micro drilling of 150 micron holes in aluminum disks. Extremely precise micro holes with tight tolerances can be achieved almost any material. Utilizing a broad-range of micro drilling capabilities, Potomac drills millions of holes every day.
Potomac Photonics now offers 24 hour turnaround on many polyimide (Kapton) cutting prototyping projects. All that is required to get started is a drawing. Potomac stocks Kapton material in 0.001, 0.002, 0.003 and 0.005 thicknesses. If we do not stock the material, we can typically have it in-house within a day.
High definition plastic parts can now be manufactured and shipped within 24 hours. All that is required is a 3D file (.stl, etc.) Material can be further processed with micro-CNC or laser to achieve ultra high resolution features. In addition, Potomac is authorized reseller of 3D Systems.
Experience worldwide has shown that no one micro manufacturing technology prevails. Potomac is excited that over the next few weeks we will be making several major announcements related to new technologies and equipment that we will be adding to our micro manufacturing toolbox. These processes which compliment our laser technology will ensure that we can…
Laser Microhole Drilling in glass capillary. The microhole diameter is 50 microns and there is virtually no cracking, melt or debris. Potomac Photonics drills millions of microholes everyday in polymers, metals, glass, silicon, ceramics and other materials. Whether you need one microhole or thousands, we stand ready to help you with your project.
Potomac Photonics utilizes a broad range of micromanufacturing technologies including laser systems. Lasers are great tool for fabricating extremely precise features quickly and repeatably. In addition to the laser source, most micromachining systems are configured with highly accurate optics and motion control systems. Some of the critical advantages of laser micromachining include: Systems are highly…
