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Outer Dimensions

Part of Fluidic Layer

Design a fluidic layer with a custom footprint or start from a Core Format template.

We recommend starting from a Core Format design template whenever possible to reduce cost and maximize compatibility with Transition Molding.

For custom footprints, the X-Y dimensions of a fluidic layer can be any size and shape from 10 mm x 10 mm up to 127.76 mm x 85.48 mm, the standard microplate size defined by the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (ANSI/SLAS 1-2004: Microplates — Footprint Dimensions).

Top view of the reference device. Its width is labeled “X” and its depth is labeled “Y.”
Top view

Bar scale showing 2 cm as 18.182% of the figure's width.

Fluidic layer footprint limitations
Dimension Minimum Maximum
Width (X) 10.00 mm 127.76 mm
Depth (Y) 10.00 mm 85.48 mm

The thickness (Z) of the fluidic layer can be any dimension from 1 mm - 6 mm. We recommend 1.5 mm - 2 mm thickness to reduce cost and ensure compatibility with high-volume manufacturing.

Side view of the reference device with the fluidic layer highlighted.
Side view

Bar scale showing 2 cm as 18.182% of the figure's width.

Close-up of the fluidic layer with its thickness labeled “Z.”

Bar scale showing 2 mm as 20.455% of the figure's width.

Fluidic layer footprint limitations
Dimension Minimum Maximum
Thickness (Z) 1.00 mm 6.00 mm

The outer perimeter of the fluid layer should have a corner radius of 1.50 mm.

Top view of the reference device with the fluidic layer’s outer perimeter highlighted.
Top view

Bar scale showing 2 cm as 18.182% of the figure's width.

Close-up of the bottom right corner of the fluidic layer with its corner radius labeled as 1.5 millimeters.

Bar scale showing 2 mm as 20.455% of the figure's width.

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