An overview of ultra-precision diamond machining of microstructured freeform surfaces

Wing Bun Lee, Lingbao Kong, Chi Fai Cheung, Suet To, Xin Chen, Qiang Liu

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Abstract

The development of ultra-precision machining technology, including ultra-precision machining equipment and the single point diamond cutting mechanism, is reviewed and summarized. Micro-engineering technology used in the production of microstructured freeform surfaces is introduced. The ultra-precision diamond cutting process for these microstructured freeform surfaces is elucidated, including single point diamond turning (SPDT), fast tool servo (FTS) machining, diamond micro chiseling (DMC), as well as ultra-precision raster milling. Challenges for measuring microstructured freeform surfaces are discussed, including contact and non-contact measuring methods. Case studies on the fabrication and characterization of some typical microstructured freeform surfaces are presented. Finally, the development of ultra-precision machining equipment in China and the future trends in the machining and measurement of microstructured freeform surfaces are discussed.
Original languageChinese (Simplified)
Pages (from-to)144-155
Number of pages12
JournalJixie Gongcheng Xuebao/Journal of Mechanical Engineering
Volume49
Issue number19
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Oct 2013

Keywords

  • Cutting mechanism
  • Machining equipment
  • Microstructured freeform surface
  • Precision metrology
  • Ultra-precision machining

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics

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