8-Axis Universal Grinding and Polishing Center for High-Precision Processing of Optics up to ø 2000 mm The new universal grinding and poli-shing machine UPG 2000 CNC was especially designed for the production of mirrors and other big optical parts up to a diameter of 2 m. The integration of the 3 processing technologies grinding, polishing and measuring, offers the complete production of challenging optics at the highest stage. Smart Solutions for Professionals

Processing Technologies Ultra precision grinding of optical parts, spherical, aspherical as well as off-axis and 3D-surfaces using diamond-ball tools InPro measuring of grinded surfaces inside the machine and subsequently correction due to an iterative fine grinding process Lapping with partial excenter tool Pre-polishing of the surface using the WPT oder A-WPT (Advanced Wheel Polishing Technology) Smoothing with partial pitch polishing tool Corrective polishing using the A-FJP Technology (Active-Fluid Jet Polishing Technology) Polishing with classic polishing tools (PU- or Pitch tools up to...

OptoTech Polishing Spindle Grinding Spindle Step 4: Smoothing of the surface using a partial pitch polishing tool Step 5: Corrective Polishing with A-FJP • Active-Fluid Jet Polishing (A-FJP) spindle for corrective polishing tools and other polishing tools • Tool spindle speed: 0 to 1500 rpm • Drive: AC-Servo motor Step 6: Measuring of the Polished Surface • High precision measuring technology required for corrective polishing • In the process via 3D-Interferometry in upside down arrangement or via integrated high precision measuring sensor Step 7: Feedback of the Measuring Result • For further...

Features Technical Data OptoTech Type • The new universal grinding and polishing center UPG 2000 CNC was especially designed for the production of mirrors and other big optical parts up to a diameter of 2000 mm. • The integration of the 3 processing technologies grinding, polishing and measuring, offers the complete production of challenging optics at the highest stage. • The UPG 2000 CNC is the first ASTRO processing center that allows ultra precision grinding (all axes needed for the grinding process mounted hydrostatically) as well as lapping and polishing with our universal Multitool concept...