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FAQs

The following comprehensive list of questions is designed to give product development teams a wide array of information on Form/Met. It is organized by category for ease of navigation. The WaveZero technical support staff and nationwide sales organization will provide more detailed information at your request. We look forward to helping you achieve your design goals.

About Form/Met

• What Is Form/Met?
• Is Form/Met A Process, A Design, Or A Product?
• What Are The Volume Requirements For Form/Met Solutions?
• What Are The Major Benefits Of Form/Met Solutions?
• What Technology Does WaveZero Own?

Shielding

• What Is The Shielding Effectiveness Of Form/Met?
• How Do You Design-In The Required SE Of Form/Met?
• How Do You Measure The SE Of Form/Met?
• How Can We Be Certain That The Desired SE Is Achieved?
• Does A Thin Oxide Layer Effect The Measurement Of Surface Resistance?
• Why Does Some Of The Plating Appear To Be A Different Color Or Tarnished?
• Does Discoloration Of The Material Affect The Performance Of The Product?

Metalization

• What Is The Minimum Thickness Of Metal Coating?
• Can Other Metals Be Vapor Deposited On A Polymer Film Substrate?
• Are There Adhesion Issues With The Wavezero Processes For Vacuum Metalization?
• Can Multiple Layers Of Metal Be Added To Increase Shielding?
• How Uniform Is The Conductive Metal Layer?
• Are There Any Residual Stresses In The Metal Layer Of Form/Met?
• I've Heard That Many Metals Oxidize. Is Oxidation Of The Surface A Problem?
• Can Aluminum Form "Whiskers" Such As Has Been Observed For Tin In Various Circumstances?

Design

• What Is Required To Start The Process?
• Who Does The Design Work?
• What Software Is Used?
• Does WaveZero Assume Total Responsibility For The Part Or Product?
• Can WaveZero Do Compliance Testing?
• Does WaveZero Offer Consulting Services?
• Does WaveZero Assist In Agency Approval?

Substrate

• What Materials Are Used In Thermoforming?
• What Is The Temperature Rating For The WaveZero Product?
• What Are The Minimum And Maximum Thickness Of Polymer Materials Used?
• How Deep Can A Form/Met Part Be Made?
• Can We Use Our Own Thermoforming Partner?
• Is Outgassing An Issue?

Tooling

• What Is The Average Length Of Time To Create Tooling?
• How Long Will Tools Last?
• How Expensive Is The Tooling?
• What Are The Cost Drivers For The Tooling?
• Is there maintenance or service of any kind required for the tooling?
• Where is the tooling stored?

Manufacturing

• Can Form/Met Be Ultrasonically Welded?
• At What Stage In The Process Are The Forms Cut Out Of The Polymer Webs?
• Are There Any Concerns With The Edges Of The Polymer Film?
• Is There Any Danger Of Small Metal Particles Being Created From The Die Cutting Process That May Contaminate Or "Short Out" The PCB?
• What Kinds Of Adhesive Are Used To Attach Form/Met?
• Have The Adhesives Been Tested For Heat, Humidity, And Conductivity?
• How Is The Connection Made From Each Side Of The Shield?
• Where Does The Prototyping And Manufacturing Take Place?
• What Test Equipment Is Required For Quality Assurance Purposes?
• Will Wavezero Product Accept Standard Manufacturing Cleaning Processes? Solvents? Water?

Environmental

• Does Wavezero Comply With Environmental Standards?
• How Environmentally Friendly Is The Form/Met Manufacturing Process?
• How Easy Is It To Recycle Form/Met Or Otherwise Provide For Its Recovery And Disposal?

Sales Contacts

• Does WaveZero Have A Local Sales Rep In My Area?

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