Hello Lin You could try to use a graphite or a metal plate of say 2 inch dia and 2mm thick. This type of arrangement is there in EVG bonding machine. Balaji -------- On Wed, Sep 3, 2008 at 1:28 AM, Lin Yuwrote: > Hello all, > > I was doing some research of bonding two initially aligned Si pieces. > A homemade thermal bonder has been used, which can provide force > and heat the samples. However, due to the shear force generated by > the bonder head on the samples, the initial alignment was broken > during the bonding. Is there any way that I can reduce the shear force > to avoid breaking the alignment? Any suggestion is appreciated. > > Thanks, > Lin