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-====== Crystalmark Etching Tool ======+====== Crystalmark Etching Tool - RETIRED ======
  
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 | **Tool Type:**                  CNC Airjet Abrasion Cutter                   | | **Tool Type:**                  CNC Airjet Abrasion Cutter                   |
-| **Location:**                   Microfluidics Lab                          |+| **Location:**                   Elings 3430                          |
  
  
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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 is about 700 microns wide. +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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   * Stepper motor mounts and couplers on X-, Y- and Z-axes   * Stepper motor mounts and couplers on X-, Y- and Z-axes
-  * 70-2800 RPM continuously variable by electronic speed control 
   * Maximum CNC travel positioning speed: 22 in/min   * Maximum CNC travel positioning speed: 22 in/min
   * Max clearance (table to spindle): 8.00″ (203 mm)    * Max clearance (table to spindle): 8.00″ (203 mm) 
crystalmark.1694128149.txt.gz · Last modified: 2023/09/07 23:09 by bdincau