The role of robotics in computer controlled polishing of large and small optics

David Walker; Christina Dunn; Guoyu Yu; Matt Bibby; Xiao Zheng; Hsing Yu Wu; Hongyu Li; Chunlian Lu

doi:10.1117/12.2189203

The role of robotics in computer controlled polishing of large and small optics

David Walker, Christina Dunn, Guoyu Yu, Matt Bibby, Xiao Zheng, Hsing Yu Wu, Hongyu Li, Chunlian Lu

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Abstract

Following formal acceptance by ESO of three 1.4m hexagonal off-axis prototype mirror segments, one circular segment, and certification of our optical test facility, we turn our attention to the challenge of segment mass-production. In this paper, we focus on the role of industrial robots, highlighting complementarity with Zeeko CNC polishing machines, and presenting results using robots to provide intermediate processing between CNC grinding and polishing. We also describe the marriage of robots and Zeeko machines to automate currently manual operations; steps towards our ultimate vision of fully autonomous manufacturing cells, with impact throughout the optical manufacturing community and beyond.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Optical Manufacturing and Testing XI
Editors	Oliver W. Fähnle, Ray Williamson, Dae Wook Kim
Publisher	SPIE
Number of pages	9
Volume	9575
ISBN (Print)	9781628417418
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2189203
Publication status	Published - 27 Aug 2015
Externally published	Yes
Event	SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications - San Diego Convention Centre, San Diego, United States Duration: 9 Aug 2015 → 13 Aug 2015 Conference number: XI https://www.spie.org/conferences-and-exhibitions/past-conferences-and-exhibitions/optics-and-photonics-2015 (Link to Conference Details)

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Name	Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Publisher	SPIE
Volume	9575
ISSN (Print)	0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)	1996-756X

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Conference	SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications
Country/Territory	United States
City	San Diego
Period	9/08/15 → 13/08/15
Internet address	https://www.spie.org/conferences-and-exhibitions/past-conferences-and-exhibitions/optics-and-photonics-2015 (Link to Conference Details)

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Walker, D., Dunn, C., Yu, G., Bibby, M., Zheng, X., Wu, H. Y., Li, H., & Lu, C. (2015). The role of robotics in computer controlled polishing of large and small optics. In O. W. Fähnle, R. Williamson, & D. W. Kim (Eds.), Optical Manufacturing and Testing XI (Vol. 9575). [95750B] (Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering; Vol. 9575). SPIE. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2189203

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Walker, D, Dunn, C, Yu, G, Bibby, M, Zheng, X, Wu, HY, Li, H & Lu, C 2015, The role of robotics in computer controlled polishing of large and small optics. in OW Fähnle, R Williamson & DW Kim (eds), Optical Manufacturing and Testing XI. vol. 9575, 95750B, Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, vol. 9575, SPIE, SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, San Diego, California, United States, 9/08/15. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2189203

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