Compatibility of the material for the diamond turning process is crucial to achieve clean cutting with reduced surface damage. Grain structure and the presence of impurities in the material affect ...
The most important factor to consider is the material being machined. The material should have tool wear and sufficient ductility in order to enable clean cutting with reduced surface damage.
Lenses, mirrors, optics and the mold inserts that enable making such parts at scale have long been machined with tools made of solid diamond. Despite a well-deserved reputation for precision, however, ...