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METRIGRAPHICs precision
componentS
The Metrigraphics Division of DRC is a
leading worldwide supplier of ultra-high, precision, custom components for Original
Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). We have applied our core technologies of electroforming, photolithography, and thin-film sputtering to help customers increase the
performance, accuracy, and reliability of state-of-the-art instruments and
devices. Our process technologies are utilized in fabricating complex 2-D
and 3-D micro-components and micro-circuits used in medical, biotechnology, telecommunications,
semiconductor, industrial, and consumer markets.
Our primary areas of expertise are listed below.
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Electroforming
Through a combination of photolithography and our
proprietary process technology, we can fabricate complex 2-D and 3-D
micro-structures per the specific dimensional design specifications
of our OEM customers. Micron size features at sub-micron tolerances
can be achieved in Au, Cu, NiCo, or Ni materials.
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High Density
Flexible Circuits
High-resolution photolithography, thin-film coating, and
micro-miniature 2-D and 3-D precision electroforming are combined to
produce high density, multi-layer flexible circuits with 5-micron
traces and spaces. This technology allows medical product designers to
install communicating transmitters and transducers directly into
intra-vascular, subcutaneous or implantable devices for diagnostic
imaging, monitoring or drug administration. High-density circuitry
can be used inside devices with diameters of only 1.25mm (e.g.
catheters). A wide variety of in vivo and in vitro microcircuits have
been produced in high volumes on various substrates, including PZT,
alumina, glass, and flexible polyimides.
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Micro-Nozzles/Orifice Plates
DRC provides electroforming
apertures (≥ 1 micron) for nozzle and orifice plates used
for precision jetting of liquids and gases. Funnel-shaped and
straight-walled apertures are available from this process for a wide
variety of microfluidic applications for medical and biological
instruments and devices.
High aspect ratio micromechanical parts (gears, cams, springs and
coils) are produced by electroforming, ion beam etching, LIGA, and
other processes.
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Precision Measurement and Control
We have applied precision electroforming to produce a wide
variety of devices for control, test, and measurement applications
in medical and analytical instrumentation (e.g. spectrometers) on
glass, quartz and other substrates, both coated and non-coated. In
applications where accuracy, repeatability and precision are
critical, our engineers have developed processes to produce key
instrument components. Some products that we routinely supply are:
Precision patterns can be etched in almost any material up to a
depth of a few microns using Ion Beam Etching. Depth-to-width ratios
can be as much as 5:1 and multi-layer metalizations are feasible.
Pattern relief etching of dielectric substrates, such as glass, is
possible to precise depths of 10 angstroms!
For more information on our products, please use one of
the following links:
 High Density Flexible Circuits
 Electroforming
 Encoder Disks
 Encoder Scales
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