Abstract
Micro system technology (MST) needs cost effective production techniques and for the development of new MST products also new materials are necessary. Reproduction technologies have been developed for large scale production which are allow processing a broad scope of materials (plastic, ceramic and metal). For these, tools are needed which have to fulfil a lot of requirements. In this paper the results of an evaluation of micro powder metallurgy (MPM) as a technology to produce highly productive tools and moulds for structuring of plastics and metals by reproduction, possibly also for difficult materials as glass, are presented. Moulds made of iron, stainless steel and hard metal of different designs were produced and quality issues investigated. Results of hot embossing and injection moulding of metal and plastic using these inserts produced by micro powder metallurgy are given.
Similar content being viewed by others
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Additional information
Received: 15 May 2001 / Accepted: 4 July 2001
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Rota, A., Duong, TV. & Hartwig, T. Wear resistant tools for reproduction technologies produced by micro powder metallurgy. Microsystem Technologies 7, 225–228 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s005420100101
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s005420100101