Papers by Author: S. To

Abstract: This paper presents a study of cutting strategies on the surface generation in single-point diamond turning of micro V-groove patterns on precision roller drums. An aluminium precision roller drum with a diameter 250mm and 100 long was diamond turned with a V-groove pattern. A series of cutting experiments were designed to study the effect of the variation of various cutting parameters and cutting tool paths on the surface quality in diamond turning of the precision roller drum. The parameters under investigation included the depth of cut, number of steps and the depth for each cut when diamond turning V-grooves on the cylindrical surface of a workpiece. The measurement result indicates that the surface quality of V-grooves machined on the precision roller drums is affected by cutting strategies. The optimal cutting strategy for machining a V-groove pattern on a precision drum with 5µm depth was obtained.

Abstract: Plasticfilms with Embossed Micro-Structured Patterns have been Widely Used Inbacklight Guide Panels. the Mass Production of these Films Demands Forultra-Precision Roller Embossing of Micro-Structured Patterns on Plastic Filmsby Precision Pattern Rollers. due to the Heavy Workload and High Precisionrequirements, Ultra-Precision Rollers with Microstructures are very Difficultto be Machined in the Level of Submicrometer Form Accuracy and Surface Finishin Nanometer Range. this Paper Presents Theoretical and Experimental Studies Ofultra-Precision Machining of Precision Rollers with Microstructures. Themachining Mechanism for Precision Roller is Firstly Explained, and Hence Astudy of Effect of Cutting Strategies on Surface Generation in Ultra-Precisionmachining of Micro-Structured Pattern Rollers is Presented. this Includes Thestudy of Different Cutting Trajectories, Length-to-Diameter Ratio of Therollers, Mounting Method for the Rollers, the Number of Cuts in the Formationof the Micro-Structured Patterns, as well as the Time Budgeting for Adoptingdifferent Cutting Trajectories in Ultra-Precision Machining of Micro-Structuredpattern Rollers. the Results of the Study Provide an Important Means Forenhancing the Surface Quality and Optimizing the Time for Machining Precisionrollers.