Good Milling Machine for Creating Microfluidic Devices

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
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Roland

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MODELA MDX-50

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We are doing work on organ-on-chips, and this machine helps us create the molds for the device itself. Using the machine needs a high learning curve, but the power for automation outweighs the disadvantages.

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The Good

Virtually any design that you can translate into a Solidworks file can be milled and created using this machine.

The Bad

High learning curve. Needs a lot of trials before you get a good feel of the depth of the cutting, the workflow process.

The Bottom Line

In the age where microfluidic devices are usually purchased, tuis milling machine allows for creation of your own lab devices. Not only that, you can create molds for Westerns, small solid figures, anything really. This needs patience though, but it is worth it.

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