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    • Materials Science
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Optics Fabrication

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    • Slow tool servo diamond turning is key for freeform optics.
    • Existing methods for tool path generation are limited to zero-rake-angle tools.
    • These limitations hinder machining of hard-and-brittle materials with non-zero rake angles.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Develop a universal tool path generation method for arbitrary rake angle tools.
    • Address the limitations of traditional methods for non-zero rake angle tools.
    • Improve surface quality and form accuracy in ultra-precision machining.

    Main Methods:

    • Introduced a location-point-drive tool path generation strategy.
    • Developed a universal tool interference check method.
    • Utilized systematic analysis and ultra-precision machining experiments.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed method successfully caters to arbitrary rake angle tools.
    • Demonstrated improved surface quality compared to traditional methods.
    • Achieved higher form accuracy in ultra-precision machining experiments.

    Conclusions:

    • The universal location-point-drive method is feasible for non-zero rake angle tools.
    • This approach enhances the fabrication of freeform optics with hard-and-brittle materials.
    • The method offers superior surface quality and form accuracy.