Material removal in the optical polishing of hydrophilic polymer materials

J. Sun, L. C. Zhang, Y. W. Mai, S. Payor, M. Hogg

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Abstract

The optical polishing of hydrophilic polymer materials is a complex process that requires a comprehensive setting of various operating parameters. Based on a series of experimental investigations and dimensional analysis, this paper presents a simple empirical equation to evaluate material removal in the polishing of optical spherical surfaces of hydrophilic polymer materials. It is shown that the polishing load applied governs the material removal, the relative sliding velocity and the sliding distance between the workpiece and polishing tool surfaces. The equation also offers a good reference for the setting of the polishing variables.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)230-236
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Materials Processing Technology
Volume103
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2000
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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