Luis Alberto Aguilar-Chiu

Bio: Luis Alberto Aguilar-Chiu is an academic researcher from Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla. The author has contributed to research in topics: Polishing & Edge detection. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 55 citations.

Edge effects with the Preston equation for a circular tool and workpiece

Abstract: In a polishing process the wear is greater at the edge when the tool extends beyond the border of the workpiece. To explain this effect, we propose a new model in which the pressure is higher at the edge. This model is applied to the case of a circular tool that polishes a circular workpiece. Our model correctly predicts that a greater amount of material is removed from the edge of the workpiece.

Parametric modeling of edge effects for polishing tool influence functions.

Abstract: Computer controlled polishing requires accurate knowledge of the tool influence function (TIF) for the polishing tool (i.e. lap). While a linear Preston's model for material removal allows the TIF to be determined for most cases, nonlinear removal behavior as the tool runs over the edge of the part introduces a difficulty in modeling the edge TIF. We provide a new parametric model that fits 5 parameters to measured data to accurately predict the edge TIF for cases of a polishing tool that is either spinning or orbiting over the edge of the workpiece.

Edge control in CNC polishing, paper 2: simulation and validation of tool influence functions on edges

Abstract: Edge mis-figure is regarded as one of the most difficult technical issues for manufacturing the segments of extremely large telescopes, which can dominate key aspects of performance. A novel edge-control technique has been developed, based on ‘Precessions’ polishing technique and for which accurate and stable edge tool influence functions (TIFs) are crucial. In the first paper in this series [D. Walker Opt. Express 20, 19787–19798 (2012)], multiple parameters were experimentally optimized using an extended set of experiments. The first purpose of this new work is to ‘short circuit’ this procedure through modeling. This also gives the prospect of optimizing local (as distinct from global) polishing for edge mis-figure, now under separate development. This paper presents a model that can predict edge TIFs based on surface-speed profiles and pressure distributions over the polishing spot at the edge of the part, the latter calculated by finite element analysis and verified by direct force measurement. This paper also presents a hybrid-measurement method for edge TIFs to verify the simulation results. Experimental and simulation results show good agreement.

Computer Controlled Optical Surfacing With Orbital Tool Motion

Abstract: Asymmetric aspheric optical surfaces are very difficult to fabricate using classical techniques and laps the same size as the workpiece. Opticians can produce such surfaces by grinding and polishing, using small laps with orbital tool motion. However, hand correction is a time consuming process unsuitable for large optical elements. Itek has developed Computer Controlled Optical Surfacing (CCOS) for fabricating such aspheric optics. Automated equipment moves a nonrotating orbiting tool slowly over the workpiece surface. The process corrects low frequency surface errors by figuring. The velocity of the tool assembly over the workpiece surface is purposely varied. Since the amount of material removal is proportional to the polishing or grinding time, accurate control over material removal is achieved. The removal of middle and high frequency surface errors is accomplished by pad smoothing. For a soft pad material, the pad will compress to fit the workpiece surface producing greater pressure and more removal at the surface high areas. A harder pad will ride on only the high regions resulting in removal only for those locations.

Edge effect in fluid jet polishing.

Abstract: The edge effect is one of the most important subjects in optical manufacturing. The removal function at different positions of the sample in the process of fluid jet polishing (FJP) is investigated in the experiments. Furthermore, by using finite-element analysis (FEA), the distributions for velocity and pressure of slurry jets are simulated. Experimental results demonstrate that the removal function has a ring-shaped profile, except for a little change in the size at the operated area even if the nozzle extends beyond the edge of the sample. FEA simulations reveal a similar distribution of velocity with a cavity resulting in the ring-shaped profile of material removal at different impact positions. To a certain extent, therefore, the removal function at the edge of the surface of the sample appears similar to that inside of it, so that the classical edge effect can be neglected in FJP.

Modelling and measurement of polishing tool influence functions for edge control

Abstract: We present progress on our development of edge control for fabrication of mirror segments potentially for the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT). Zeeko’s Bonnet polishing technology has been adopted to achieve the form correction target. Like other Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) polishing, accurate and stable tool Influence Functions (IFs) are important. Particular challenges arisen when polishing up to edges where the geometry of the IFs created by a bonnet changes. We described a model based on measured IFs data that allowed us accurately to predict the edge profile. To obtain IFs at the edge, data from interferometers and profilometers have been stitched. Numerical models with empirical Ifs as input data have been used to predict edge profiles with some preliminary success.