Part-Support Studies for Diamond-Maching Mirrors

摘要

Four methods of part support for holding metal mirrors during diamond machining were studied. These methods were: (1) clamping to the edge of the mirror, (2) supporting the mirror in a rubber potting compound, (3) holding by vacuum, and (4) supporting by using a three-point hard-bolted mount. This study indicated that the three-point support, when used with suitable machining parameters, was the most satisfactory for fabricating a large number of mirrors.