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Cutting Mechanics and Manufacture of Optics for Imaging Applications
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Author
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Troutman, John
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Date Created
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2016
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Subjects--Topical
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Mechanical engineering, Optics
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Description
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Ultraprecision diamond machining enables physical realization of freeform surfaces of nearly arbitrary complexity through turning and milling processes. Achievable form accuracies make diamond machining a viable alternative to conventional techniq...
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Title
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DUCTILE MACHINING OF CRYSTALLINE MATERIALS WITH VARIABLE RAKE SINGLE POINT DIAMOND MACHINING
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Author
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Griffin, Adam
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Date Created
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2019
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Subjects--Topical
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Mechanical engineering, Materials science
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Description
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The effect of a variable rake machining process such as Fast Tool Servo (FTS) on optical IR crystalline materials isn’t well understood and can be difficult to test. This thesis proposes and develops the concept of using a 'starburst' cut geometry...