Methods of making microstructured lamina and apparatus

Details Methods of making microstructured lamina and apparatus Methods of making microstructured lamina and apparatus

2007-02-13

2007-02-13

Bryant, David P. (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Shaping one-piece blank by removing material

C029S558000, C359S529000, C264S001900

Reexamination Certificate

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10383039

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to methods of making microstructured laminae for replication and apparatus. In a preferred embodiment, the invention relates to machining V-shaped grooves on individual lamina forming cube-corner microstructures.

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