Accession Number:

ADA017894

Title:

Machining of Optics: An Introduction

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE WEAPONS LAB KIRTLAND AFB NM

Personal Author(s):

• Saito, Theodore T.

Report Date:

1975-02-14

Pagination or Media Count:

9.0

Abstract:

This paper introduces machining of optics, presenting some of the history of machining progress, critical machining variables, material and geometrical capabilities, and some new results on optical evaluation of machined surfaces. A most significant development is electroplating of materials that are otherwise not presently machinable. For example, molybdenum has been electroplated with silver or gold and then successfully diamond turned. Research and development ideas for future machining studies will be briefly discussed.

Descriptors:

• *INFRARED OPTICAL MATERIALS
• *MACHINING
• *MANUFACTURING
• *OPTICS
• DIAMOND WHEELS
• METALS
• MIRRORS
• REPRINTS

Subject Categories:

• Fabrication Metallurgy
• Infrared Detection and Detectors
• Optics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE