Micromachining System offers submicron positioning.
Press Release Summary:
MicroMill allows operator to draw precise patterns, cuts, characters, and holes on-screen and view work-piece throughout process. Submicron stage resolution on 3 axes allows accurate micromachining over 2 in. in all directions. Machine provides CNC and 3D digitizing capabilities and incorporates automated height gauge, stereomicroscope, and color CCD video camera. It comes with computer, flat screen monitor, and Windows XP-based software with GUI controls.
Original Press Release:
New Wave Research Releases High-Precision Micromachining System
MicroMill's Submicron Positioning and High-Magnification Viewing Ideal for Machining ICs, MEMS, F/A, Medical Devices, Apertures
Fremont, Calif., January, 26 2004 - New Wave Research, a leading equipment developer for microelectronic and analytical applications, releases MicroMill, a unique high-precision micromachining system that combines submicron stage resolution and positional accuracy with high-magnification viewing of the work-piece. MicroMill is ideal for micromachining metals, plastics, semiconductors, composites and most other materials.
"MicroMill bridges the gap between conventional machinery and high-end laser micromachining systems," said John Roy, vice president for New Wave Research. "It allows the operator to draw precise patterns, cuts, characters and holes on-screen and view the work-piece throughout the process. It's this versatility, combined with fast set-up, that makes it perfect for applications such as R&D, prototyping, short production runs, failure analysis and sampling."
MicroMill provides precision machining, high-magnification viewing, CNC and 3-D digitizing capabilities that are unmatched by other mechanical machining devices. Its submicron stage resolution on three axes allows high accuracy micromachining over two inches in all directions. The system features an automated height gauge that determines the thickness, contour and slope of the work-piece. MicroMill's high-resolution stereomicroscope and color CCD video camera also ensure up-close sample viewing and online image digitization. For CNC operation, MicroMill reads DXF files.
MicroMill comes complete with a computer, flat screen monitor and Windows XP-based software with GUI controls. For maximum versatility, the system accepts a wide variety of carbide steel and diamond impregnated end-mills, ball drills, coring bits and other tools. The MicroMill measures just 26 (h) x 12 (w) x 16 (l) inches.
Established in 1990, New Wave Research creates, develops, and manufactures high-quality, laser-based systems and modules for microelectronics and analytical instrumentation applications. For more information, contact John Roy, New Wave Research, 47613 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont, Calif., 94539; 510/249-1550, 510/249-1551 (fax); e-mail: lasers@new-wave.com; Web: www.new-wave.com
