Deterministic polishing as the final step of freeform surface machining can acquire preferable form accuracy. In this article, a deterministic polishing model based on iterative intersection tool path is presented… Click to show full abstract
Deterministic polishing as the final step of freeform surface machining can acquire preferable form accuracy. In this article, a deterministic polishing model based on iterative intersection tool path is presented to meet the requirement of high-form accuracy in freeform surface. In the polishing process, on-machine measurement and point set registration method are adopted for installation error extraction and form error calculation. The iterative polishing can be finished without discharging of workpiece by on-machine measurement strategy, which will reduce the processing time and improve the machining efficiency. In addition, a boundary extension method is employed to diminish the surface edge collapse generated by edge effect. Finally, the polishing experiment of freeform optical surface in an off-axial three-mirror anastigmat imaging system is conducted to verify the effectiveness of the proposed model.
               
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