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Research on a diamond turning method for large aspherical mirrors

  • Cheng Shun Han*
  • , Long Jiang Zhang
  • , Yong Ren
  • , Tao Sun
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • School of Mechatronics Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

Large size aspherical optic surfaces have gained significant importance and indispensability because of their desirable properties, and the fast growing demand needs urgently efficient and economical fabrication methods. A precision diamond turning machine with rotating tool feed and fast tool servo systems special for turning large asphercial mirrors is introduced, and a method to determine the best-fit sphere for this diamond turning method is also presented. A precise in-site measurement of the processing optical mirror is planned to construct on this machine tool in order to enhance the precision and efficiency, and reduce the production cost. The lateral shearing interferometer is known for being made small and having almost common-path beams that makes insensitive to mechanical vibrations and air turbulence, so it can be very suitable for measurement on the spot.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication5th International Symposium on Advanced Optical Manufacturing and Testing Technologies
Subtitle of host publicationLarge Mirrors and Telescopes
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event5th International Symposium on Advanced Optical Manufacturing and Testing Technologies: Large Mirrors and Telescopes - Dalian, China
Duration: 26 Apr 201029 Apr 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7654
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

Conference5th International Symposium on Advanced Optical Manufacturing and Testing Technologies: Large Mirrors and Telescopes
Country/TerritoryChina
CityDalian
Period26/04/1029/04/10

Keywords

  • Aspherical mirror
  • diamond turning
  • lateral shearing interferometry
  • machining efficiency

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