Title :
Processing and characterization of precision microparts from nickel-based materials
Author :
Allen, D.M. ; Almond, H.J. ; Bedner, K. ; Cabeza, M. ; Courtot, B. ; Duvall, A. ; Impey, S.A. ; Saumer, M.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Adv. Mater., Cranfield Univ., Cranfield
Abstract :
The objective of this research was to study the influence of electroplating parameters on electrodeposit characteristics for the production of nickel (Ni) and nickel-iron (Ni-Fe) microparts by photoelectroforming. The research focused on the most relevant parameter for industry, which is the current density, because it determines the process time and the consumed energy. The results of the Ni and Ni-Fe characterisations can be divided into two aspects closely linked with each other; the morphology and the hardness.
Keywords :
electrodeposits; electroforming; electroplating; ferromagnetic materials; iron; nickel; current density; electroplating parameters; morphology; nickel-based materials; nickel-iron microparts; photoelectroforming; precision microparts; Conducting materials; Current density; Gas insulated transmission lines; Grain size; Iron; Nickel; Resists; Scanning electron microscopy; Silicon; Surface morphology;
Conference_Titel :
Design, Test, Integration and Packaging of MEMS/MOEMS, 2008. MEMS/MOEMS 2008. Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Nice
Print_ISBN :
978-2-35500-006-5
DOI :
10.1109/DTIP.2008.4753013
