Removable tubing interconnects for glass-based micro-fluidic systems made using ECDM

Reversible tubing connections for glass micro-fluidic systems are realized using electro-chemical discharge machining of three-dimensional glass vias. The connections reversibly connect standard sized plastic tubing to holes in borosilicate microscope slides. Tubing connections are demonstrated on a...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of micromechanics and microengineering 2004-04, Vol.14 (4), p.535-541
Hauptverfasser:	Lee, Eunice S, Howard, Dwight, Liang, Enzhu, Collins, Scott D, Smith, Rosemary L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Applied sciences Exact sciences and technology Instruments, apparatus, components and techniques common to several branches of physics and astronomy Mechanical engineering. Machine design Mechanical instruments, equipment and techniques Micromechanical devices and systems Physics Precision engineering, watch making
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Zusammenfassung:	Reversible tubing connections for glass micro-fluidic systems are realized using electro-chemical discharge machining of three-dimensional glass vias. The connections reversibly connect standard sized plastic tubing to holes in borosilicate microscope slides. Tubing connections are demonstrated on a sealed, micro-fluidic channel which is fabricated between two glass slides using SU-8. The connections are experimentally tested to withstand up to 30 psi (~206 kPa) of air pressure without leaking.
ISSN:	0960-1317 1361-6439
DOI:	10.1088/0960-1317/14/4/014