Abstract

Digital Direct Metallization (DDM) is an innovative process for the production of metallic layers on plastic substrates, e.g. to generate electrical circuit path. This paper describes the manufacturing process of Digital Direct Metallization (DDM) in the case of plasma based copper coating on polymeric components. The process-temperature has a significant impact on the metal deposition and can be controlled by the distance between the plasma head and plastic part or/and its cross-runs. The deposition of the copper powder on the polymeric surface was substantial improved by a temperature close to the melting point of the polymer.

Details

Title
Digital Direct Metallization (DDM) by a plasma coating process on polymeric components and its applications
Author
Sover, Alexandru; Popp, Pilipp; Aydin, Tamer
Section
Advanced Materials
Publication year
2017
Publication date
2017
Publisher
EDP Sciences
ISSN
22747214
e-ISSN
2261236X
Source type
Conference Paper
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2039236244
Copyright
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