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Shaping with fluid jet polishing by footprint optimization.

Silvia M Booij1, Oliver W Fähnle, Joseph J M Braat

  • 1Optics Research Group, Delft University of Technology, Lorentzweg 1, 2628 CJ Delft, The Netherlands. s.m.booij@tnw.tudelft.nl

Applied Optics
|January 13, 2004
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Fluid jet polishing can now create smoother surfaces by adjusting nozzle shape, not just polishing time. This innovative method ensures uniform surface processing, preventing central dips and achieving high precision finishes.

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Area of Science:

  • Surface Engineering
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Traditional fluid jet polishing relies on dwell time, which can lead to non-uniform surface finishing.
  • Variations in dwell time often result in undesirable dips at the center of polished workpieces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel fluid jet polishing technique.
  • To achieve homogeneous surface processing by modifying the influence function of the polishing nozzle.
  • To eliminate central dip formation during surface shaping.

Main Methods:

  • Surface shaping using fluid jet polishing.
  • Modification of the nozzle's influence function (footprint shape) as the primary control parameter.
  • Elimination of dwell time variation as a processing variable.

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Main Results:

  • Demonstration of a novel fluid jet polishing method.
  • Achieved homogeneous surface processing without central dip generation.
  • Successfully fabricated a lambda/10 flat surface, showcasing high precision.

Conclusions:

  • Adjusting the influence function offers superior control in fluid jet polishing.
  • This technique enables uniform material removal and precise surface generation.
  • The method is validated by the creation of a high-quality, flat optical surface.