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Method for selectively forming small diameter holes in polyimide/Kevlar substrates
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1988-05-31
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Granted: 1989-12-26
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Expires: 2008-05-31
Abstract
Abstract Methods for forming small diameter holes in polyimide/Kelvar® substrates utilize hot concentrated sulfuric acid and then honing, as necessary, with liquid abradant slurries to smooth uneven edges of the openings.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard N. Leyden
- 👤 Robert Lawrence
- 👤 William E. Elias
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-02 09:34
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10P; H10P50/00; H10P50/20; H10P50/28; H10P50/286; H10P50/287; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/0011; H05K3/0017; H05K3/002; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/03; H05K1/0313; H05K1/032; H05K1/0346; H05K1/0353; H05K1/0366; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/01; H05K2201/0137; H05K2201/0154; H05K2201/02; H05K2201/0275; H05K2201/0278; H05K2203/00; H05K2203/05; H05K2203/0548; H05K2203/0554; H05K2203/07; H05K2203/0779; H05K2203/0786; H05K2203/0789; H05K3/0041; H05K3/0055; H05K3/40; H05K3/42; H05K3/425; H05K3/427
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A method for forming holes of predetermined size and shape in a polyimide/polyamide substrate having thereon at least one metallic layer adhesively joined thereto comprising: (a) forming at least one opening in said metallic layer, exposing polyimide/polyamide material below; (b) contacting the polyimide/polyamide material exposed in said at least one opening with hot concentrated sulfuric acid with a temperature of at least about 185° C., and for a time sufficient to form at least one hole of predetermined size and shape in the polyimide/polyamide layer, and then removing the substrate from the acid and washing with water; and (c) contacting the substrate with a liquid honing medium to smooth any rough edges of said at least one hole.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
118 words
A method for forming holes of predetermined size and shape in a polyimide/polyamide substrate having thereon at least one metallic layer adhesively joined thereto comprising: (a) forming at least one opening in said metallic layer, exposing polyimide/polyamide material below; (b) contacting the polyimide/polyamide material exposed in said at least one opening with hot concentrated sulfuric acid with a temperature of at least about 185° C., and for a time sufficient to form at least one hole of predetermined size and shape in the polyimide/polyamide layer, and then removing the substrate from the acid and washing with water; and (c) contacting the substrate with a liquid honing medium to smooth any rough edges of said at least one hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said polyimide/polyamide substrate has first and second metallic layers joined thereto, wherein said first metallic layer is adhesively joined to a first side of said substrate and said second metallic layer is adhesively joined to a second side of said substrate opposing said first side.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said at least one hole is a blind hole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said at least one hole is a through hole, and wherein said through hole is made by forming in each said metallic layer at least two openings in registration with one another on opposing sides of said substrate, and wherein the portion of said substrate between said two openings is removed.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
119 words
A method for forming at least one hole of predetermined size and shape in a polyimide/polyamide substrate comprising: (a) affixing at least one mask to at least one side of said substrate, said mask having at least one opening therein of predetermined size and shape; (b) immersing the masked substrate in hot concentrated sulfuric acid for a time and at a temperature sufficient to form at least one hole beneath said at least one opening, and then removing the masked substrate from the hot concentrated sulfuric acid; (c) washing the substrate to remove substantially all sulfuric acid therefrom; and (d) contacting the substrate with a liquid honing medium to smooth any rough edges of said at least one hole.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
119 words
A method for forming at least one hole of predetermined size and shape in a polyimide/polyamide substrate comprising: (a) affixing at least one mask to at least one side of said substrate, said mask having at least one opening therein of predetermined size and shape; (b) immersing the masked substrate in hot concentrated sulfuric acid for a time and at a temperature sufficient to form at least one hole beneath said at least one opening, and then removing the masked substrate from the hot concentrated sulfuric acid; (c) washing the substrate to remove substantially all sulfuric acid therefrom; and (d) contacting the substrate with a liquid honing medium to smooth any rough edges of said at least one hole.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said temperature is at least about 185° C.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method of claim 5 wherein said polyimide/polyamide substrate has first and second masks affixed thereto wherein said first mask is adhesively joined to a first side of said substrate and said second mask is adhesively joined to a second side of said substrate opposing said first side.
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