Three-dimensional configurable IC optic material for precision CNC optical polishing

Terry Knight; William R. Gemmill; Nicholas Kraft; Tony R. Martin

doi:10.1117/12.2536922

15 November 2019 Three-dimensional configurable IC optic material for precision CNC optical polishing

Terry Knight, William R. Gemmill, Nicholas Kraft, Tony R. Martin

Proceedings Volume 11175, Optifab 2019; 1117507 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2536922
Event: SPIE Optifab, 2019, Rochester, New York, United States

Abstract

We investigate three-dimensionally configured (shaped) polishing pad materials in CNC polishing and introduce a cost of ownership model representative of a typical manufacturing process. Several different types of polyurethane polishing pad materials possessing different material properties and configurations were studied. Their utility as polishing tools was evaluated in terms of the finished part specifications and part-to-part consistency. Data shows the use of IC Optic Puck material with a grooved configuration provides optimum performance and consistency for CNC polishing processes. Furthermore, we extend the investigation and provide a cost-of-ownership model that can be used to estimate the benefit of such a tool platform for an optic manufacturing process.

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Terry Knight, William R. Gemmill, Nicholas Kraft, and Tony R. Martin "Three-dimensional configurable IC optic material for precision CNC optical polishing", Proc. SPIE 11175, Optifab 2019, 1117507 (15 November 2019); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2536922

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