Higher G Force Platforms...
Our goals to create higher and higher g force platforms have
already resulted in additional patent applications with expected
energy levels in excess of 500g's. This formerly unreachable
energy will allow cutting, polishing and
cold plastic deformation
to deeper sub-surface levels further mitigating slip planes
within the molecular structure of a material. Soon it will be
possible to choose from a far broader group of materials and
perform less
residual stress producing processes like heat treating
and coating. We anticipate this will keep the costs down and
margins high for our customers while allowing them to continue
on the product improvement path that world markets demand.
...Applied With Angstrom-Level Precision
In addition, with unprecedented energies, the particle size of
abrasive and media carriers can be reduced. It is expected that
even the hardest crystalline ceramic product can be lap polished
to grain boundary limitations regardless of shape and without
a need to fixture. Soon aspheric laser optics, non parallel
plane semiconductors, virtually indestructible mechanical linkages,
and articulating bearing connections can be processed with surface
deformation described in single angstroms terms.
A New Frontier...
In addition to higher energies, Mikronite will also redefine
the concept of particle control using
ferro-fluid , a concept
originally developed by NASA. Ferro-fluid is a synthetic fluid
that can be positioned or controlled by magnetic force. By Using
magnetic steering of force in a colloidal suspension of abrasive
with these ferro-fluidic properties, Mikronite has a patented
technology to lap and polish product in a bath of selectively
compressing and agitating liquid. This liquid shares in its
unique composition the properties of a colloidal magnetic suspension
and the cutting facets of an abrasive. By exerting an oscillating
magnetic field, this liquid becomes a tool to push both the work
piece and abrasive in contact with enough energy to remove the
most precise amount of material.
...Commercially Viable Micro-Machines
This completely new tool for engineers will allow new architecture
for semi-conductors, replacing the limitations of planer CMP
currently used in all semiconductor manufacturing. It will also
allow lapping to be accomplished in the emerging field of
MEM's .
This futuristic field of micro machines is expected to be a
dominant force in industry and medicine, creating both active
machinery and energy free storage of information. There is currently
no method of improving or creating a commercially viable micro
machine. We expect the magnetic lapping of these devices to
become an industry standard in a boundless market.
New
Developments