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Electron beam cutting

US4508952A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 1983
Grant dateApr 2, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K15/085
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for the cutting of holes 20 Angstroms in diameter, or lines 20 Angstroms wide in a material having positive ionic conduction by the use of a focused electron probe is described. The holes and lines are stable under ambient conditions.

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