What is Electroforming? The Electroforming Process Explained.

This presentation introduces what is Electroforming technology, what is the Electroforming process, and in the end, shows a 3D animation of the whole Electroforming process in practice.

1. ELECTROFORMING What is Electroforming? The Electroforming p rocess The Electroforming animation www.vecoprecision.com Additive manufacturing process High aspect ratio Accurate hole size Micron sized holes Non clogging holes Burr and stress free Sharp edges Straight side walls Highly cost effective method for prototyping , small and (very) large series

2. What is Electroforming ? Electroforming is a method to produce metal parts by precise deposition of metals onto patterned substrates. Its uniqueness is that you can grow metal parts atom by atom, providing absolute accuracy and high aspect ratios . Electroforming is an additive manufacturing process specialized for the production of high precision metal parts. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that you can grow metal parts atom by atom, providing absolute accuracy and high aspect ratios. 3 May 2018 www.vecoprecision.com

3. What is Electroforming ? An electrolytic bath is used in this process to deposit metal (nickel, gold, copper) onto a conductive patterned surface; this can be steel or glass. The electroformed part can be stripped off the mandrel, once the material is plated in the desired thickness. 3 May 2018 www.vecoprecision.com

4. The Electroforming Process Explained 3 May 2018 Cleaning The metal substrate will first be cleaned and degreased. www.vecoprecision.com

5. The Electroforming Process Explained 3 May 2018 (2) Coatin g The cleaned metal 'blank' is then coated with a light-sensitive coating/photoresist. www.vecoprecision.com

6. The Electroforming Process Explained 3 May 2018 (3) Exposing The metal sheet is then exposed to ultraviolet light. www.vecoprecision.com

7. The Electroforming Process Explained 3 May 2018 (4) Developing After the image is transferred by UV exposure the substrate is developed, rinsed and dried. www.vecoprecision.com

8. The Electroforming Process Explained 3 May 2018 (5) Deposition An electrolytic bath is used to deposit metal onto the patterned surface. www.vecoprecision.com

9. The Electroforming Process Explained 3 May 2018 (6) Harvesting The electroformed part can be harvested from the mandrel, once the material is plated in the desired thickness. www.vecoprecision.com

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