Patent ID: 6464081
Filing Date: 2002-10-15
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a wafer container, the method comprising:forming a container portion primarily of polycarbonate, the container portion having a door frame; forming a door primarily of polycarbonate, the door having a perimeter portion comprised of polycarbonate and sizing the door to fit within the door frame, the door insertable into the door frame in a z direction with respect to the x-y-z coordinate system, the door requiring alignment in the x and y directions to fit within the door frame; forming a plurality of door guides separate from the door and door frame of a plastic more abrasion resistant than polycarbonate; and positioning and attaching the plurality of door guides on one of the door and the door frame whereby the other of the door and door frame contacts the plurality of door guides as the door is inserted in to the door frame to properly align the door in the x and y directions.