Capillary Forces in Microassembly: Modeling, Simulation, Experiments, and Case Study Contributor(s): Lambert, Pierre (Author) |
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ISBN: 144194382X ISBN-13: 9781441943828 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Industrial Technology - Technology & Engineering | Nanotechnology & Mems - Science | Mechanics - Fluids |
Dewey: 621.381 |
LCCN: 2007927260 |
Series: Microtechnology and Mems |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.90 lbs) 263 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
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. |