Application of the Taguchi method in the optimization of laser micro-engraving of photomasks Online publication date: Tue, 02-Nov-2010
by Y. H. Chen, S. C. Tam, W. L. Chen, H. Y. Zheng
International Journal of Materials and Product Technology (IJMPT), Vol. 11, No. 3/4, 1996
Abstract: Photomasks are needed to generate various design patterns in the fabrication of liquid crysral displays (LCDs). This paper discusses the use of the Taguchi method of experimental design in optimising process parameters for micro-engraving of iron oxide coated glass using a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. The effects of five key process parameters – beam expansion ratio, focal length, average laser power, pulse repetition rate and engraving speed – have been explored. The primary response under study is the engraving linewidth. An L16 orthogonal array was used to accommodate the experiments. The study indicated that a minimum linewidth of 18 pm could be obtained with beam expansion ratio of 5x, focal length of 50 mm, laser average power of 0.4 W, pulse repetition rate of 5 kHz, and engraving speed of 5000 mm/min.
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