| Capillary Forces in Microassembly: Modeling, Simulation, Experiments, and Case Study 2007 Edition Contributor(s): Lambert, Pierre (Author) |
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ISBN: 0387710884 ISBN-13: 9780387710884 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2007 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Nanotechnology & Mems - Technology & Engineering | Industrial Technology - Technology & Engineering | Industrial Engineering |
| Dewey: 621.381 |
| Series: Microtechnology and Mems (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6.42" W x 9.33" (1.28 lbs) 288 pages |
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| Publisher Description: 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. |