Process Automation in Computer Controlled Polishing

David Walker; Guo Yu Yu; Caroline Gray; Paul Rees; Matthew Bibby; Hsing Yu Wu; Xiao Zheng

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1136.684

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Process Automation in Computer Controlled Polishing

Abstract:

We report on an ambitious project in the field of automation, applied to bound and free abrasive processing of precision and ultra-precision surfaces, with potentially far-reaching consequences. This involves two main aspects:- directly processing surfaces using industrial robots, and combining robots with Zeeko CNC polishing machines to automate operations that are currently manual. These form steps towards our ultimate vision of the Integrated Manufacturing Cell for bespoke optics rather than mass-produced, and manufacture of other precision surfaces including prosthetic joint implants. Projects such as the European Extremely Large Telescope provide a relevant case study, where significant numbers of high-value bespoke optics are required.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1136)

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684-689

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https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1136.684

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January 2016

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David Walker*, Guo Yu Yu, Caroline Gray, Paul Rees, Matthew Bibby, Hsing Yu Wu, Xiao Zheng

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Automation, Grolishing, Lens, Mirror, Optics, Polishing, Robot, Smoothing, Telescope

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