The Metal Micromachining Program maintains three state-of-the-art fabrication laboratories to produce cutting-edge, high-quality metal devices. Equipped with the a vast collection of hardware, materials and programs, each laboratory can be used to perform both traditional and nontraditional work. Whether your project requires a unique, custom-designed mold or bottom-up electroplating, the Metal Micromachining Program’s has the facilities necessary to get the job done.
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Lithography
Creating a precise, photoresistant mold on top of a metalized surface
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Electroplating
Submersion of the empty molds into chemical baths for metal filling
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Planarization
Final polish of the filled mold