Manufacturing
Skived Fins: Advanced Heat Sink Technology
Skived fins are a specialized type of heat sink fin commonly used in server coolers to enhance heat dissipation. They are created by cutting thin slots into a metal plate, which forms a series of raised fins, dramatically increasing the surface area for more efficient heat transfer to the surrounding air.
Skived Fins Manufacturing Process
- Material Preparation:
The metal plate is cut to the required size and shape, ensuring it fits the desired application. - Slot Cutting:
Thin slots are precisely cut into the metal plate, creating the skived fins. This step is key to achieving the desired fin structure. - Deburring:
The edges of the slots are deburred to remove sharp edges and ensure the fins are smooth and safe for handling. - Finishing:
The fins are cleaned and finished to remove any residual particles and achieve a polished, clean surface. - Assembly:
The skived fins are then attached to the heat sink base, creating the final cooling structure.
Skived Heat Sink Benefits and Features
- Superior Thermal Conductivity:
Skived fins provide perfect conductivity between the base and fins, delivering higher thermal conductivity compared to traditional extrusion and bonded fin processes. - High Fin Density:
Skived heat sinks allow for greater fin density, increasing the surface area for heat dissipation without significantly increasing the size of the heat sink. - Optimized Airflow:
The design of skived fins enhances airflow, making them ideal for forced airflow applications, improving cooling efficiency. - Double-Sided Design:
Skived heat sinks can be made double-sided, a feature useful for flexible core heat exchanger tubes, providing more versatile cooling solutions.
Skived fins are an advanced and efficient solution for high-performance cooling systems, particularly in applications requiring precise heat dissipation and superior conductivity.