Bournias-Varotsis, A, Friel, RJ, Harris, RA orcid.org/0000-0002-3425-7969 et al. (1 more author) (2016) Selectively Anodised Aluminium Foils as an Insulating Layer for Embedding Electronic Circuitry in a Metal Matrix via Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing. In: Solid Freeform Fabrication 2016: Proceedings of the 27th Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing Conference. 27th Annual International Solid Freeform Fabrication (SFF) Symposium, 08-10 Aug 2016, Austin, TX, USA. Laboratory for Freeform Fabrication and University of Texas at Austin , pp. 2260-2270.
Abstract
Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing (UAM) is a hybrid Additive Manufacturing (AM) process that involves layer-by-layer ultrasonic welding of metal foils and periodic machining to achieve the desired shape. Prior investigative research has demonstrated the potential of UAM for the embedding of electronic circuits inside a metal matrix. In this paper, a new approach for the fabrication of an insulating layer between an aluminium (Al) matrix and embedded electronic interconnections is presented. First, an Anodic Aluminium Oxide (AAO) layer is selectively grown onto the surface of Al foils prior to bonding. The pre-treated foils are then welded onto a UAM fabricated aluminium substrate. The bonding step can be repeated for the full encapsulation of the electronic interconnections or components. This ceramic AAO insulating layer provides several advantages over the alternative organic materials used in previous works.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018 Laboratory for Freeform Fabrication and University of Texas at Austin. |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Mechanical Engineering (Leeds) > Future Manufacturing Processes (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 19 Aug 2020 13:32 |
Last Modified: | 19 Aug 2020 13:44 |
Published Version: | http://utw10945.utweb.utexas.edu/2016-table-conten... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Laboratory for Freeform Fabrication and University of Texas at Austin |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:164565 |