Cost-effective machining of brittle materials (glasses and ceramics) eliminating/minimizing the polishing process

Keith Carlisle; M. A. Stocker

doi:10.1117/12.281243

24 September 1997 Cost-effective machining of brittle materials (glasses and ceramics) eliminating/minimizing the polishing process

Keith Carlisle, M. A. Stocker

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Proceedings Volume 3099, Micro-optical Technologies for Measurement, Sensors, and Microsystems II and Optical Fiber Sensor Technologies and Applications; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.281243
Event: Lasers and Optics in Manufacturing III, 1997, Munich, Germany

Abstract

The disadvantages of traditional methods of edge grinding silicon wafers are discussed. With the industry's move to 300 mm format wafers, comes the pressure of environmental issues to minimize acid etch from the wafer process which is commonly used to improve surface finish and reduce sub surface damage. The recent work of Cranfield Precision in wafer edge processing is described, together with descriptions of a new grinding process and machine to eliminate grinding induced damage and minimize the polishing time.

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Keith Carlisle and M. A. Stocker "Cost-effective machining of brittle materials (glasses and ceramics) eliminating/minimizing the polishing process", Proc. SPIE 3099, Micro-optical Technologies for Measurement, Sensors, and Microsystems II and Optical Fiber Sensor Technologies and Applications, (24 September 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.281243

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