Design and analysis of a working mechanism for optical machining

L. Ren*, H. Cheng, Y. Yam, H. Tong, Y. Feng

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In order to fabricate large aperture optical aspheric mirrors/lenses with nanometer shape accuracy, computer-controlled grinding and polishing processes are necessary. However, large work-piece usually has a relative high weight and size, which is inconveniently to perform interferometric testing during fabrication. A novel machining tool with five-axis and work-piece table vertical overturning setup is proposed, which is designed with the functions of both grinding and polishing, and characterized as on-machine testing mechanism. Analysis aims on the structure and stability indicates the designed machine with reasonable parameters and with the potential of making high quality optical mirrors or lenses.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSeventh International Symposium on Instrumentation and Control Technology
Subtitle of host publicationOptoelectronic Technology and Instruments, Control Theory and Automation, and Space Exploration
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Event7th International Symposium on Instrumentation and Control Technology: Optoelectronic Technology and Instruments, Control Theory and Automation, and Space Exploration - Beijing, China
Duration: 10 Oct 200813 Oct 2008

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7129
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

Conference7th International Symposium on Instrumentation and Control Technology: Optoelectronic Technology and Instruments, Control Theory and Automation, and Space Exploration
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period10/10/0813/10/08

Keywords

  • Computer-controlled optical surfacing
  • Mechanism FEA
  • Optical asperic

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