Machining of Optics: An Introduction

Abstract

This paper introduces machining of optics, presenting some of the history of machining progress, critical machining variables, material and geometrical capabilities, and some new results on optical evaluation of machined surfaces. A most significant development is electroplating of materials that are otherwise not presently machinable. For example, molybdenum has been electroplated with silver or gold and then successfully diamond turned. Research and development ideas for future machining studies will be briefly discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 14, 1975
Accession Number
ADA017894

Entities

People

  • Theodore T. Saito

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Classification
  • Coatings
  • Computer Programs
  • Diameters
  • Electroplating
  • Elements
  • Fabrication
  • Finishes
  • Geometry
  • Government Procurement
  • Machining
  • Materials
  • Metals
  • Molybdenum
  • Security
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design