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Making PDMS Ports

The CorSolutions PDMS Port Creator allows ports to be made quickly and easily in PDMS microdevices.  Simply align the microdevice, and then extend the coring needle.  The system automatically removes the cored material from the port and ejects it from the coring needle.  And if different port sizes are needed, simply remove the head of the Port Creator from the mounting post and replace it with an additional head having the desired coring needle size. 

 Creating reproducible ports has never been so effortless!
PDMS Port Creator

Steps to Create Ports in PDMS Microdevices

1. Align PDMS Device

Aligning PDMS Port Creator
Align the PDMS device so that the desired port position is directly under the coring needle.

2. Extend Coring Needle

Extending PDMS Port Creator Coring Needle
Extend the coring needle through the PDMS device.

3. Retract Coring Needle

Retracting PDMS Port Creator Coring Needle
Allow the coring needle to retract.  The PDMS substrate can remain impaled on the needle.  The plug of material removed from the device can be taken from the needle end with a piece of tape (as shown) or tweezers.

4. Remove PDMS Device

Removing PDMS device from coring needle
The PDMS device is removed by gently pulling it from the coring needle.
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