International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM)
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Many fields, including medical, aerospace, military/defense, optics, automotive, consumer products, and communications, have been increasingly demanding miniature devices and components with complex micro-scale features made from a wide selection of materials. Some current applications of miniature parts - with dimensions ranging from a few micrometers to tens of millimeters - include miniature motors and turbines, micro-satellites, implantable medical devices, minimally invasive surgery equipment, micro robots, and miniature molds and dies. It is expected that miniature parts will be increasingly demanded in the future. The International Conferences on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM) focus on the processes, equipment, and systems for fabricating miniature parts with micro-scale features. Papers address theoretical and applied research issues related to manufacture, assembly, and metrology for components and systems with micro-scale features. Papers may also describe interesting applications of both current and emerging micromanufacturing methods and equipment, including those that bridge the nano- and macro- worlds.
Recent Submissions
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Microstructural Analysis of Ultrasonic Vibration Assisted Turning of Ti alloy Ti-6Al-4V
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Improving micro-wire electro-discharge machining operation of polished silicon wafer by conductive coating
(9th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2014), 2014-03-25)Micro-Wire Electro-discharge machining (micro-WEDM) is a nonconventional machining technology which is extensively used for metal based micro fabrication process. This is a non-contact machining process where material ... -
An experiment-based investigation on the partitioned distribution of cutting heat and cutting temperature in micro cutting
(9th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2014), 2014-03-25)This paper presents the scientific understanding of cutting temperature and partitioned heat distribution in micro cutting based on experimental-based investigation on micro cutting titanium (Ti-6al-4v), Aluminium (Al ... -
Stress and Deformation Analysis at the Micro-Scale
(9th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2014), 2014-03-25)Improving the structural integrity of microstructured materials relies on the combination of advancements in modeling capability and spatially resolved experimental characterization of deformation and damage. We report the ... -
Effects of Pulsed Laser Micro Polishing on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of S7 Tool Steel
(9th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2014), 2014-03-25)The objective of this work is to evaluate the changes in microstructure and mechanical properties of S7 tool steel after surface finishing using pulsed laser micro polishing (PLmP). PLmP has been shown to effectively polish ... -
CAE Analysis of Single-Edge Micro End Mills - Methodology and Results
(9th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2014), 2014-04-15)The design of micro end mills requires to take various partly conflicting aspects into account, which prohibit downsizing of conventional end mills. To support the design and manufacture of micro end mills a guidance ... -
Design and numerical simulation of an air turbine for a high frequency tool spindle
(9th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2014), 2014-04-25)The increasing demand for micro structures and micro parts requires micro tools and precision machines. Furthermore, tool spindles with a very high rotational speed and low run out error are needed to get feasible cutting ... -
Experimental Analysis of Micromilling Cutting Forces on Super Duplex Stainless Steel
(9th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2014), 2014-03-25)Technological development has required the fabrication of miniaturized components in different industry areas, such as electronics, aerospace, automotive, medical and biotechnology. Micromilling aims to produce micro parts ... -
Micromachining Characterization of Ultrathin Ni-membranes
(9th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2014), 2014-03-25)Thin membranes of different materials find extensive use in fabrication of Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) devices.Machined membranes are used as heat sinks by fabricating micro channels for high heat transfer rates ... -
Productivity Enhancement in Laser Induced Plasma Micromachining by altering the Salinity of the Dielectric Media
(9th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2014), 2014-03-25)Laser Induced Plasma Micromachining (LIPMM), a recently pioneered micromachining process, offers higher material removal rates and greater aspect-ratios of machined features as compared to laser ablation, while preserving ... -
Comparative Assessment of the Transient Temperature Response during Single Discharge Machining by Micro-EDM and LIP-MM Processes
(9th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2014), 2014-03-25)The micro-EDM is a well-established subtractive type of micro-manufacturing process and has been at the center of research for the last 15 years. The laser induced plasma micro-machining (LIP-MM) is a novel multimaterial ... -
Theoretical dynamic model of the piezoelectric actuator with multi-DOF loading structure in process of microforging
(9th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2014), 2014-03-25)A piezoelectric actuator is applied in a microforging system which was designed specially by maximizing its structural rigidity to study size effects in microforming. To generate accurate movement in micrometer/nanometer ... -
A Prediction of Laser Beam-to-Cutting Tool in Laser Assisted Micro Milling of Hardened Steel
(9th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2014), 2014-03-25)Laser assisted micro milling (LAMM) is one of the methods that used to enhance the ability to manufacture the micro scale product. Laser is used to preheat the workpiece materials prior the machining process. Therefore,reducing ... -
Dynamic Characterization of a Micro-machining Spindle
(9th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2014), 2014-03-25)Ultra-precision micro-machining processes such as diamond micro-milling are used to efficiently manufacture optical quality surfaces. These processes require high stiffness spindles with low synchronous and asynchronous ... -
Challenges in Design of an Orientation free Micro Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (mDMFC)
(9th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2014), 2014-03-25)The need for increasing the energy density of the power sources for portable electronic applications is getting increasingly important. Hearing aid devices are among the most demanding portable products and require power ... -
Study on Laser Assisted Micro Milling (LAMM) Processing C haracteristic of Titanium Alloy (Ti6Al4V) using TiAlN coated carbide micro ball mill
(9th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2014), 2014-03-25)Machining of hard-to-machine materials requires excellent cutting tool performance in terms of tool wear and life. By integrating other process such as laser as a pre-heating element in machining process, cutting force can ... -
Effect of the tool locus on the cutting thickness in the ball endmill process
(8th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2013), 2013-03-25) -
Effect of material microstructure on the micro-EDM process
(8th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2013), 2013-03-25)This paper presents a preliminary experimental study of the factors affecting the micro-EDM process aiming at obtaining a deeper understanding of the micro-EDM die sinking process. In particular, the machining response ... -
A Thin-Film Heat Flux Sensor Fabricated on Copper for Heat Transfer Measurements in Parallel Channel Heat Sinks
(5th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2010), 2010-05-05)A combination of lithography-based microfabrication and micro end milling is used to manufacture thin-film resistance temperature detector (RTD) heat flux sensors on bulk copper substrates. The fabrication process uses ... -
Micro End Milling Polystyrene for Microfluidic Applications
(5th International Conference on MicroManufacturing (ICOMM 2010), 2010-04-05)Microfluidic devices developed in research labs are often fabricated from poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) because techniques to manufacture devices via lithographic and molding techniques are well-established. However, ...