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Revision as of 12:59, 2 November 2007
Overview
Use a mechanical hot press to create the base to which a microfluidic chip with channels can be bonded.
Materials
- Mechanical Hot Press
- Zeonex beads
- 2 Removable nickel plates
Procedure
- Set the temperature of platen 1 and 2 of the Hot Press to be around 330°F.
- Center a circular arrangement of Zeonex beads on one of the nickel plates.
- Place the nickel plate onto the bottom Platen of the Hot Press, and carefully place the other nickel plate on top without disrupting the arrangement of Zeonex beads.
- Pump the hydralic pressure handle until the platens touch and the pressure reading remains 0, and then wait 1 minute. This time allows the plastic to begin to warm and melt.
- Pump the hydralic handle until it reads 1000 psi.
- Hot press for 5 minutes.
- Remove and let cool.
