Microtechnology and MEMS: Modeling, Simulation, Experiments, and Case Study

Lambert, Pierre

Capillary Forces in Microassembly discusses the use of capillary forces as a gripping principle in microscale assembly. Clearly written and well-organized, this text brings together physical concepts at the microscale with practical applications in micromanipulation. Throughout this work, the reader will find a review of the existing gripping principles, elements to model capillary forces as well as descriptions of the simulation and experimental test bench developed to study the design parameters. Using well-known concepts from surface science (such as surface tension, capillary effects, wettability, and contact angles) as inputs to mechanical models, the amount of effort required to handle micro-components is predicted. These developments are then applied in a case study concerning the pick and place of balls in a watch ball bearing.

Researchers and engineers involved in micromanipulation and precision assembly will find this a highly useful reference for microassembly system design and analysis.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2007-10-02

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780387710884

DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-71089-1

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 263