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Potentials of precision machining processes for the manufacture of micro forming molds

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Molds for micro forming processes require specific functional surfaces to provide optimized tribological condition for forming processes. Such topographies with microscopic dimensions can for instance be generated by lithographical methods. However, a main disadvantage of these processes is their low flexibility, e.g. changing the structures to be generated causes extensive adaptations in the manufacturing process. Therefore, mechanical precision machining processes like micro milling, micro grinding and micro polishing are appropriate processes for the manufacture of micro molds of manifold shapes and with well suited micro topographies.

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The authors like to thank the German Research Foundation (Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft DFG) for funding within the Collaborative Research Centre 747 “Mikrokaltumformen” Bremen University.

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    Ekkard Brinksmeier, Ralf Gläbe, Oltmann Riemer & Sven Twardy

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Brinksmeier, E., Gläbe, R., Riemer, O. et al. Potentials of precision machining processes for the manufacture of micro forming molds. Microsyst Technol 14, 1983–1987 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-008-0656-6

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