LCI Cleanroom Project Request Form – External and IPP Users
Step 1. Fill out this form to request services or materials from the LCI cleanroom. This form must be filled out in advance of any work being done. Please fill
out top half of form in its entirety and return to cleanroom staff. Cleanroom staff will then fill out Step 2 and return to you for approval. This form must be
complete and a project number assigned before work may begin (unless you consent to begin work without a quotation, below).
Project Title:
Date of Request:
Your Name:
Contact phone number:
Company / Institution Name:
Contact E-mail:
Type of Request (check all that apply):
Training / Assistance
Prototyping Services by Cleanroom Staff
Cleanroom Usage by User
Materials Request
Description of request
(Describe in complete detail. Any details
not included are considered to be
insignificant to your request. Also specify
which tasks are to be done by you, and
what you would like cleanroom staff to do.
Attach device drawing if possible, and
additional sheet if necessary):
Desired completion date:
Please proceed with work immediately, no advance
quote required (you must sign Step 3 if you choose
this option):
Hard deadline, if any:
I agree to check with cleanroom staff to insure that I am properly trained / authorized
to use relevant equipment; I also realize that I am responsible for my actions in the
cleanroom and agree to follow all facility rules and regulations
Step 2. Cleanroom Staff Use Only (do not fill out items below line)
Cleanroom Staff will fill out information below and return to you.
Project Number assigned:
Estimated cleanroom personnel time to complete:
Estimated start date range:
Estimated completion date range:
Step 3. Company Work Authorization. To be filled out by
authorized company rep before work begins.
Member credits available:
I authorize charges for up to $
Amt of credits above to apply:
Company PO number (if no credits):
Estimated cost (labor / materials):
Estimated start / completion date for expedited
service:
Estimated cost for expedited service (labor /
materials):
Company authorization / signature
Date
Approved by Cleanroom Manager:
LCI Associate Director / signature
Date
Last Revision 1/08/08
LCI Cleanroom Project Request Form – External and IPP Users
Form Instructions. This form is to be used by Industrial Partners and other external researchers to request usage of the cleanroom, services from
cleanroom staff (including training), or materials. The form can be filled out as a Word document form, or printed and filled out manually. Please
return form with Step 1 complete to cleanroom manager Doug Bryant, Rm 325 LCI, phone 2-1583, e-mail: dbryant@lci.kent.edu , or process
development scientist Bentley Wall, Rm LCI, phone 330-672-1555, e-mail: Bentley_Wall@yahoo.com .
Some guidelines in filling out the information:
Step 1:
Project title: Use a descriptive title for your work, such as “ECB cells for switching speed measurements”, or “Training on use of Spectroscopic
Ellipsometer”; avoid generic titles such as “Fabricate LC cells”, or “Cleanroom Use”
Description: Use as much detail as possible, especially for cell requests. Details such as cell size (active area and overall size), ITO pattern (if any),
cell gap, alignment layer, rub directions, spacer type, vac fill vs. capillary fill, liquid crystal to use, etc. are important parameters. If you will be using
the cleanroom to make the cells, it is not as important to include this information. Be clear as to who will be doing the work (you or cleanroom staff).
If you will be doing the work, but have not been trained on the relevant equipment, please be sure to note that you will require training on that piece
of equipment. If you do not supply enough information, staff will not be able to accurately judge time required, and the form will be returned to you.
Desired completion date: When you would like to have the work complete. Note that in step 2, cleanroom staff will estimate when it can be
completed within the existing schedule. If it is not possible to meet your desired completion date within the existing schedule, it is possible to
request “expedited service”.
Expedited Service. In most cases, cleanroom staff will be able to fulfill your request within 2-3 weeks, if not sooner. If we are unable to meet your
needs without significantly impacting our schedule (“I need this tomorrow!!”), it is possible to request expedited service. Staff will make every effort
to meet your time constraints.
Step 2: Cleanroom Staff will fill out the information in Step 2 and return to you, after all information in Step 1 has been completed. This may take
up to 5 days for complex requests, especially if we need to contact you for more detailed information.
Step 3: Authorization to begin work. If IPP member credits are available, please indicate whether you wish to apply them toward any charges for
this work. An authorized signature is required before work can begin.
Last Revision 1/08/08