Formation of Barrier Ribs for Plasma Display Panel via Capillary Molding–Effects of Sintering Conditions on Barrier Rib Morphology
Tae-Jung Chang, Yongho Kim, Kwang-Suk Yoo, Yong-Seog Kim · Japanese Journal of Applied Physics · 2003
Various types of barrier ribs for a plasma display panel were formed via a capillary molding process. A thermosetting paste was filled into cavities of working molds by means of capillary action and was cured prior to removal of the molds. The working molds were prepared by curing liquid polydimethylsiloxane on master molds that were produced from a photoresist. It was demonstrated that various types of barrier ribs could be produced successfully by sintering the ribs formed by the molding process. In addition, the effects of solid loading in the paste, prefiring temperature and type of barrier ribs on the morphologies of the ribs were investigated.