
Ultraprecision Lathe
Ultraprecision Lathe
An ultraprecision lathe is a machine tool that can produce very accurate and smooth workpieces, such as contact lenses, mould inserts, or optical components. It uses a diamond tool to cut the material, which can be metal or non-metal. It has a high-stiffness spindle and slides that are controlled by a CNC system. An ultraprecision lathe can achieve polish-free surface quality and complex shapes with minimal errors.
List of available equipment
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Lathe, Eximus LD1324GHE
ANFF OPTOFAB Adelaide
Optics Manufacturing, Moore Nanotech FG 350 single point diamond lathe and accessories
ANFF OPTOFAB ANU
Optics Manufacturing, Moore Nanotech UPL 250 single point diamond lathe
ANFF OPTOFAB ANU
Single Point Diamond Turning, Precitech Nanoform 700 ultra
ANFF SA
TOOL MAKE AND MODEL
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Single Point Diamond Turning, Precitech Nanoform 700 ultra
Description
4 axis ultra precision lathe with milling capability, which can make spherical, aspheric and freeform surfaces up to 700mm diameter weighing 170kg. Surface finishes of less than 1nm Sa and a form accuracy 0.125µm PV. Typical component materials are polymer and non-carbon metal. With the ultrasonic attachment it is able to machine carbon steels. It includes support additional capabilities such as the fast and slow tool servo allow it to machine lens arrays and high aspect ratios. Nanoform 700 ultra is designed for the production of optical lenses, optical mold inserts, mirrors & mechanical components
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Tool Contact
ANFF-SA@unisa.edu.au
TOOL MAKE AND MODEL
LOCATION
Optics Manufacturing, Moore Nanotech FG 350 single point diamond lathe and accessories
Diamond Turning Optics
Description
5 axis (X-Y-Z C, B) Ultraprecision freeform single point diamond turnignlathe with 1.0 nanometre programming resolution. Add ons for raster flycutting, fast tool servo for non rotationally symmetric parts, 60,000 rpm grinding spindle to machine Tunstan Carbide etc. Swing capacity to 500mm with 300mm of travel on Z, 350mm on X, 150mm vertical travel on Y.
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""1.0 nanometer (0.04µ”) programming resolution,Thermally insensitive linear scale feedback system with 34 picometer (0.034 nanometer) resolution, Allows increased swing capacity to 20” dia. (500mm) for off-axis and toric components. Box-way hydrostatic oil bearing slides with 12” (300mm) of travel on Z, 14” (350mm) of travel on X, 6” (150mm) vertical travel on Y, and an adaptive air bearing counterbalance assembly on the vertical axis for optimal servo performance, 10,000 rpm “heavy-duty” air bearing workspindle."" Diamond Turning Optics
Tool Contact
stephen.madden@anu.edu.au
TOOL MAKE AND MODEL
LOCATION
Optics Manufacturing, Moore Nanotech UPL 250 single point diamond lathe
Diamond Turning Optics
Description
4 axis (X-Z C, B) Ultraprecision freeform single point diamond turning lathe with 1.0 nanometre programming resolution. Swing capacity to 450mm with 200mm of travel on X-Z. Slow Slide servo for non-rotationally symmetric parts.
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Lathe UPL250 : 4 axis control with stiff air bearing control can fabricate non cylindrically symmetrical optical components from tens of micrometer to 300mm dia and upto 200mm long. Diamond Turning Optics
Tool Contact
stephen.madden@anu.edu.au