this citation summarizes a one-page announcement of technology available for utilization. a recent report summarizes tests and 7 years of fabrication experience of 25 different aspects of manufacturing miniature metal, plastic, and ceramic parts capabilities and limitations are examined in such areas as small-hole drilling and tapping, the machinability of various materials used in miniature assemblies, press-fit tolerances, molding, friction reduction, and ceramics forming. the fabrication on miniature parts presents many difficulties. the parts are hard to pick up, handle, measure, and install; distortion and bending during machining, assembly, and welding are common; tools break easily in very small holes; and precise surface finishing becomes very critical. the report treats each individually. in each case, the problems are presented, and methods are proposed to resolve them. ...for additional information: detailed information about the technology described may be obtained by ordering the ntis report, order number: bdx-613-2388, price code: a06