An Automated Aspheric Polishing Machine

Donald W. Small; Steven J. Hoskins

doi:10.1117/12.964488

3 November 1986 An Automated Aspheric Polishing Machine

Donald W. Small, Steven J. Hoskins

Proceedings Volume 0645, Optical Manufacturing, Testing and Aspheric Optics; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.964488
Event: 1986 Technical Symposium Southeast, 1986, Orlando, United States

Abstract

An automated aspheric polishing machine has been constructed using a readily available microcomputer, off-the-shelf servomotors and controllers, and other commercially available mechanical components. A computer model of the polishing process was developed and used to investigate the effect of various tool shapes and motions on the polishing process and the shape of the material removal profile. Suitable tool shapes and motions were determined from the model. A microcomputer controlled aspheric polishing machine was designed to produce these motions. Software was developed to control the servomotors, monitor the process, calculate material removal profiles, and interface with the user. Examples of precision aspheric surfaces fabricated using this process are presented. Other possible uses and future developments are also discussed.

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Donald W. Small and Steven J. Hoskins "An Automated Aspheric Polishing Machine", Proc. SPIE 0645, Optical Manufacturing, Testing and Aspheric Optics, (3 November 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.964488

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