A novel hyper-crossing tool path generation algorithm for subaperture polishing

Christina Reynolds, David Walker, Guoyu Yu, Hongyu Li

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Abstract

We present two methods for generating novel hyper-crossing tool paths for use with CNC and robotic sub-aperture polishing techniques. One generation method utilizes an optimization based on a Voronoi diagram. The second method is seeded by a unicursal pseudo-random pattern to generate a hyper-crossing tool path which features many self-crossings over the entire part surface. Each instance of generation for a given surface for either algorithm will result in a new hyper-crossing pattern. Tool paths can be generated for any surface area including those with interior holes. We also present results of an experiment using a hyper-crossing tool path to remove diamond turning marks.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Optical and Mechanical Technologies for Telescopes and Instrumentation III
EditorsRamón Navarro, Roland Geyl
PublisherSPIE
Number of pages11
Volume10706
ISBN (Electronic)9781510619661
ISBN (Print)9781510619654
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Jul 2018
EventSPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation - Austin Convention Center, Austin, United States
Duration: 10 Jun 201815 Jun 2018
Conference number: 3
https://spie.org/conferences-and-exhibitions/past-conferences-and-exhibitions/astronomical-instrumentation-and-telescopes-2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
PublisherSPIE
Volume10706
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

ConferenceSPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAustin
Period10/06/1815/06/18
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