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Reconfigured multi-axis diamond shaping of complex monolithic optics.
- Source :
- CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology; 2022, Vol. 71 Issue 1, p69-72, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Monolithic optics are rapidly developing to fulfil the increasing demand for smart imaging. The complexity of such optics makes it almost impossible to fabricate directly using multi-axis machining. The industry is urging for a versatile solution, despite various techniques tailored for specific microstructures. In this paper, a novel multi-axis approach is proposed to directly develop maximum fill-factor complex lens arrays with intricate features, by reconfiguring the multi-axis to expand flexibility to develop these functional surfaces. The effectiveness of this approach is experimentally verified. This study paves a way towards versatile solutions to address any complex surface currently considered "impossible to machine". [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- OPTICS
MACHINING
MICROSTRUCTURE
MACHINERY
PAVEMENTS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00078506
- Volume :
- 71
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 157909509
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2022.04.002