Excimer laser micro-machining has emerged as an important manufacturing pro
cess for micro-sized mechanical and optical components Using the projection
mask technique this work presents and evaluates a new type of mask capable
of fabricating a variety of micro-structures with an improved surface qual
ity. Details of the experimental procedure and the technical requirements a
re discussed and examples of machined surfaces are presented. (C) 2000 Else
vier Science B.V. All rights reserved.