| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/T17045/01 |
| Title: |
Micro-And Nano-Engineering In Japan: A Study Visit |
| Principal Investigator: |
McGeough, Professor J |
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Sch of Engineering |
| Organisation: |
University of Edinburgh |
| Scheme: |
Overseas Travel Grants Pre-FEC |
| Starts: |
07 April 2004 |
Ends: |
06 August 2004 |
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3,592
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| Manufacturing Machine & Plant |
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The proposed study visit is concerned with evaluation of advances in Japan in the methods of production of small parts (500pm for micro-engineerir and below 500pm for nano-engineering). This need stems from need for greater emphasis in the utilisation of space, and portability. The mechanic and electrical devices that make up these items need to be produced in ever-decreasing sizes, with highly specified dimensions and accuracy's. The shaping of these miniature devices by established and unconventional methods constitutes a major step in production. Universities and industry's involved in these procedures would be visited. The main techniques to be studied include mechanical methods, such as diamond turning, and alternative micro-machining processes for example electrodischarge (ED.) and electrochemical (EC.) and ultrasonic (US.) which rely respectively spark discharge in a liquid dielectric, anoxic electrolyte dissolution and high frequency sound waves in order to remove material. The micromachineability and surface texture of materials being considered for micro- and nano-machining will be assessed: these include silicon, metal alloys glass and biological materials. The theoretical molecular dynamic methods of analysis of micro-machining, especially as the technology advances toward shaping of parts in the nano-metric range, will be studied.
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