Hi,
I am thinking about how to make a microfluidic module using a 3axis benchtop CNC milling machine and small milling bits or diamond grinding bits perhaps. Commercial microfluidic modules seems to be made out of glass like these ones:
I think glass might be too difficult to machine or grind with a milling machine, the required cutting width and depth of the microchannels would be from 0.1mm to 0.3mm. What would a good material be to use? I would like to use a hard material that is fairly chemically stable. The idea is to take two plates, and cut the micro channels into one and then laminate them together.
I found this machinable ceramic/glass which might work:
Thanks for any ideas!
cheers, Jamie