Title: Kinematics in ultra-precision grinding of WC moulds

Authors: Ekkard Brinksmeier; Oltmann Riemer; Kai Rickens; Kathrin Meiners

Addresses: Laboratory for Precision Machining, University of Bremen, Badgasteiner Str. 2, 28359 Bremen, Germany. ' Laboratory for Precision Machining, University of Bremen, Badgasteiner Str. 2, 28359 Bremen, Germany. ' Laboratory for Precision Machining, University of Bremen, Badgasteiner Str. 2, 28359 Bremen, Germany. ' Laboratory for Precision Machining, University of Bremen, Badgasteiner Str. 2, 28359 Bremen, Germany

Abstract: The target of this paper is the evaluation of process kinematics in ultra-precision grinding for the manufacturing of typical precision glass moulds (diameter 5 mm to 20 mm) with respect to part quality (form accuracy, surface roughness), machining time and process stability. This is discussed exemplary for two specific grinding kinematics by comparison of experimental results regarding achievable figure accuracy and surface finish.

Keywords: grinding kinematics; ultra-precision grinding; tungsten carbide moulds; glass moulds; part quality; form accuracy; surface roughness; surface quality; machining time; process stability; nanomanufacturing; nanotechnology.

DOI: 10.1504/IJNM.2011.042464

International Journal of Nanomanufacturing, 2011 Vol.7 No.3/4, pp.199 - 213

Received: 12 Nov 2010
Accepted: 22 Feb 2011
Published online: 07 Mar 2015 *

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