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--- crystalmark [2023/07/18 18:58] – rylin
+++ crystalmark [2025/06/11 17:03] (current) – bdincau
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-====== Crystalmark Etching Tool ======
+====== Crystalmark Etching Tool - RETIRED ======
 ^                 Crystalmark                       ^
-|              {{ Picture of CrystalMark }}                |
+|              {{tools:crystalmark:location.jpg?200|}}    {{tools:crystalmark:location2.jpg?200|}}            |
-| **Tool Type:**                  Etching Tool                        |
+| **Tool Type:**                  CNC Airjet Abrasion Cutter                   |
-| **Location:**                   Microfluidics Lab                          |
+| **Location:**                   Elings 3430                          |
-| **Description:**               [SOMETHING]      |
+| **Description:**               This is a dental tool meant for cavity prep, which has been repurposed for CNC cutting of glass and silicon. The airjet end of the CrystalMark has been attached to the head of a Sherline CNC mill.      |
-| **Manufacturer:**              [SOMETHING]                           |
+| **Manufacturer:**              CrystalMark                           |
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-===== About =====
+===== About (Legacy - tool disassembled after loss of performance) =====
-The CrystalMark Etcher is located in the Microfluidics Lab on the middle table by the Haas CNC in 3430. It is attached to the [[sherline_cnc_mill|Sherline CNC Diamond Drill]].
+The CrystalMark Etcher is located in the Elings 3430 across from the microfluidics station in an arcylic covering. It is attached to the [[sherline_cnc_mill|Sherline CNC Diamond Drill]].
-It uses air pressure and aluminum oxide abrasive to cut or etch patterns in materials such as glass or silicon. The kerf of the cuts are 700 microns.
+It uses air pressure and aluminum oxide abrasive to cut or etch patterns in materials such as glass or silicon. The kerf is about 800 microns wide.
-Patterns and pre-programmed holes can be uploaded via .dxf files to a program called **insert program here**, and holes can also be added manually.
+Patterns and pre-programmed holes can be uploaded via .dxf files to a program which converts dxf patterns to g code, and holes can also be added manually. (See SOP for detailed instructions)
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 [[CrystalMarkSOP|CrystalMark SOP]]
-===== Detailed Specifications =====
+===== Example Cuts =====
-Build Volume: 14.5 x 14.5 x 17.5 cm (L x W x H)\\
-X,Y Accuracy: ~150 ish microns\\
-Layer Thickness: 25-300 microns\\
-Printable Materials: Standard resin (clear or available colors), Durable resin, Flexible resin
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-===== Reference Documentation =====
+| {{:tools:wazer_waterjet:example1.jpg?nolink&300 |}} | {{:tools:wazer_waterjet:example2.jpg?nolink&300 |}} |
+| **Contour cut in 0.5mm SI wafer** | **Whole pieces cut from wafer** |
-[[https://support.formlabs.com/s/article/Design-Specs?language=en_US]]
-{{:tools:form2:flexible_resin_sds_eu.pdf|}}
+-----
-{{:tools:form2:formlabs_clear-sds.pdf|}}
+===== Detailed Specifications =====
-{{:tools:form2:durable_resin_sds_eu.pdf|}}
+  * Stepper motor mounts and couplers on X-, Y- and Z-axes
+  * Maximum CNC travel positioning speed: 22 in/min
+  * Max clearance (table to spindle): 8.00″ (203 mm)
+  * Travel axes x,y,z: 	8.65″ (220 mm), 5.00″ (127 mm), 6.25″ (159 mm)
+  * CNC Stepper motor holding torque: 136 oz-in
-{{ :tools:form2:workshops_3d_printer_rates_112019_1_.pdf |}}
+----
-[[https://formlabs.com/blog/3d-printing-transparent-parts-techniques-for-finishing-clear-resin/|Guide to printing with clear resin]]
+===== Reference Documentation =====
+Work in progress
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