Magnetorheological finishing of optical surface combined with symmetrical tool function

Haobo Cheng*, Yunpeng Feng, Tan Wang, Zhichao Dong

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Abstract

This research is aimed at the development of computer-aided polishing technology for optical surfaces using magnetorheological (MR) fluid as medium. The mechanism of a dual-axis polishing wheel and the mathematical model combined with a symmetrical tool function are demonstrated. The effects of speed, gap, time and geometric parameters of the tool have been experimentally evaluated by polishing a parabolic BK7 mirror in 120 mm diameter. The surface topography presented an obvious amelioration, and the shape accuracy decreased to 0. 067λ from 0. 519λ (λ = 632. 8 nm, RMS) after 75 min finishing.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)408-412
Number of pages5
JournalFrontiers of Optoelectronics in China
Volume3
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010

Keywords

  • magnetorheological finishing (MRF)
  • material removal
  • symmetrical tool function

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