Papers by Author: W. Lin

Abstract: A non-contact on-machine measurement system has been developed since various precise machines are getting lighter and smaller; therefore, processing with nano-precision is demanded recently. This system makes possible to measure with high precision without any damages and it is unnecessary for workpieces to attach or detach from a machine tool. Moreover, this system achieves on-machine form error compensation with high precision. On the other hand, the details of the system performances are still unknown. This study focuses on evaluating the performances by the comparison of the results that measured by this system and an existing measurement instrument under various conditions. As a result, this system shows an equivalent capability of measurement with high precision as the existing measurement instrument.

Abstract: We have been developing an intellectual manufacturing process applying IT (V-Cam system fabrication processes) based on Volume-CAD (VCAD) system which can express internal information of materials. This paper introduces the ultra-precision grinding, ray tracing (optical path) simulation software ‘V-Opt’ and the measurement of actual optical functions in the development of optical element taking gradient refractive index (GRIN) lens with functionally graded material properties as a model. In finish ground GRIN lens using SD#8000 wheel, the P-V (Peek to Value) of 27.07 nm, surface roughness (Ra) of 1.83 nm is obtained. ‘V-Opt’ developed for GRIN lens have two main functions; one is the visualizations of ray tracing and the other is the evaluation of spot diagram and focal length.