In the last 10 years, freeform optics has enabled compact and high-performance imaging
systems. This article begins with a brief history of freeform optics, focusing on imaging …

With the development of science and technology, in the fields of national defense,
aerospace, medical treatment, automobile, and so on, the demands for ultra-precision parts …

Fabricating super-smooth aspheric optics for future hard X-ray telescopes will require a new
process chain. Whilst diamond turning of electroless nickel plating can generate~ 100 nm …

Abstract Computer-controlled Bonnet Polishing (CCBP) is an enabling technology which is
capable of fabricating ultra-precision freeform surfaces with sub-micrometer form accuracy …

Roughness down to atomic and close-to-atomic scale is receiving an increasing attention in
recent studies of manufacturing development, which can be realized by high-precision …

This paper presents a theoretical and experimental investigation which attempts to provide a
better scientific understanding of the material removal characteristics and surface generation …

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the model of the static tool influence function
(sTIF) of bonnet polishing (BP). Three kinds of sTIF are mathematically modeled, which are …

Ti6Al4V alloy has been widely used in many fields, such as aerospace and medicine, due to
its excellent biocompatibility and mechanical properties. Most high-performance …

We present a simulation technique to predict tool influence functions (TIFs) based on the
Precessions polishing process, which is driven by addressing mass fabrication of the …

Complex precision components are integral to many sectors, straddling both military and
civilian applications. These include aerospace telescopes, infrared thermal imaging …