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Computer-controlled grinding of optical surfaces.

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  • 1Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Norwalk, Connecticut 06856, USA.

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Computer-controlled grinding precisely regulates pad movement for accurate surface error correction in polishing and grinding applications. This advanced technique has been successfully applied to grind optical elements.

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Area of Science:

  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Optical Engineering

Background:

  • Traditional surface finishing methods can lack precision.
  • Accurate control over material removal is crucial for optical components.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a computer-controlled system for precision surface finishing.
  • To demonstrate the efficacy of computer-controlled processes in grinding and polishing.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a computer to precisely regulate the movement of a finishing pad over a workpiece.
  • Implementing controlled dwell times for specific surface regions to correct errors.
  • Applying the computer-controlled process to both polishing and grinding operations.

Main Results:

  • Achieved accurate correction of surface errors through controlled material removal.
  • Demonstrated the effectiveness of computer-controlled grinding in experimental settings.
  • Successfully ground multiple optical elements using the developed process.

Conclusions:

  • Computer-controlled surface finishing offers a highly accurate method for error correction.
  • The computer-controlled grinding technique is a valuable advancement for optical manufacturing.
  • Further applications in precision engineering are suggested by the study's findings.