We present an approach for producing complex nanoscale patterns by integrating computer-aided design (CAD) geometry processing with an atomic force microscope (AFM) based nanoindentation process. Surface modification is achieved by successive nano-indentation using a vibrating tip. By incorporating CAD geometry, this approach provides enhanced design and patterning capability for producing geometric features of both straight lines and freeform B-splines. This method automatically converts a pattern created in CAD software into a lithography plan for successive nanoindentation. For ensuring reliable lithography, key machining parameters including the interval of nanoindentation and the depth of nanogrooves have been investigated, and a proper procedure for determining the parameters has been provided. Finally, the automated nanolithography has been demonstrated on poly methylmethacrylate samples. It shows the robustness of the CAD integrated, AFM based nanoindentation approach in fabricating complex patterns.
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ASME 2012 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference
August 12–15, 2012
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Design Engineering Division
- Computers and Information in Engineering Division
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978-0-7918-4501-1
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Integrating CAD and Nano-Indentation for Complex Lithography
Kangmin Xu,
Kangmin Xu
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
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Seung-Cheol Yang,
Seung-Cheol Yang
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
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Xiaoping Qian
Xiaoping Qian
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
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Kangmin Xu
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Seung-Cheol Yang
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Xiaoping Qian
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
Paper No:
DETC2012-71548, pp. 439-447; 9 pages
Published Online:
September 9, 2013
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Xu, K, Yang, S, & Qian, X. "Integrating CAD and Nano-Indentation for Complex Lithography." Proceedings of the ASME 2012 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. Volume 2: 32nd Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Parts A and B. Chicago, Illinois, USA. August 12–15, 2012. pp. 439-447. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2012-71548
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