Micromachining

Abstract

The miniaturisation of products and their manufacturing processes is considered one of the key trends in technology development. Accuracy requirements for mechanical, electrical/electronic, and optical products and components have increased greatly in recent years. Ultra-precision machining is now recognised as one of the key technologies for the manufacture of the most modern optoelectronics for opto-mechanical devices. One of the most important fields in which ultra-precision machining technology can be applied is ultra-precision die and mould making, as mass production of ultra-precision optical parts is required for many different types of products. Copyright © 2002 VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.