PEABODY,
Massachusetts, March 15, 2004 – Technical
Manufacturing Corporation (TMC ) has introduced TechCast™,
an ultra-high-stiffness platform created specifically for scanners
and other fab equipment. The platform combines TMC's proprietary
laminated steel plate construction with a high-strength resin-aggregate
core.
"TechCast™ offers
a huge improvement for engineers tasked to install a photolithography scanner”,
said Steve Ryan, TMC vice president, marketing. "Our precision manufacturing
method assures a technically superior, stiffer, flatter, better damped,
and cleaner surface than the concrete slabs typically used." The cleanroom-compatible
platform features an all-stainless steel exterior encasing the resin-aggregate
and steel core. The top may be drilled and tapped, and custom cut-outs
and notches are available.
TechCast™ is
pre-engineered in close cooperation with semiconductor equipment manufacturers
to ensure spec compliance and utility compatibility. It is guaranteed to
meet commercial scanner floor stiffness specifications (upon review of
site-specific floor data). In fact, the platforms are designed to exceed
the stiffness of the fab floors to which they are typically mounted. With
TMC 's complete in-house structural analysis, FEA, and vibration testing
capabilities, each platform is designed with an unparalleled understanding
of vibration control and sound manufacturing techniques.
Part of TMC's Quiet Island® family of products, the TechCast™'s modular
design allows a platform to be combined with TMC stands to accommodate
any floor height. In addition, the support stand system is compatible with
a variety of sub-floor geometries and "pop-out" patterns and,
because the platform is modular, may be moved as fab requirements change
resulting in a lower cost-of-ownership.
TMC is a unique blend of dual core capabilities – unparalleled expertise
in precision floor vibration control and a commitment to manufacturing
using advanced precision metal fabrication techniques. The ISO-certified
company’s industry-standard product line includes STACIS® piezoelectric
active vibration isolation systems; Electro-Damp® pneumatic/linear
motor-based active vibration isolation systems; CleanTop® II optical
tables and breadboards; Gimbal Piston™ pneumatic vibration isolation
systems; Quiet Island® sub-floor platforms for cleanroom raised floors;
state-of-the-art active isolators; laboratory tables; and OEM isolator
designs and acoustic enclosures. Standard and custom configurations plus
a broad array of accessories are available.
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STACIS, Electro-Damp and Quiet Island are registered
trademarks and CleanTop, Gimbal Piston, and TechCast™ are
trademarks of Technical Manufacturing Corporation.
Contact:
Steve Ryan
Technical Manufacturing Corp.
978-532-6330
Jean
Souden
Marketing Strategies Inc.
781-340-6640
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