Abstract

Metal bonded diamond tools have been used at the Center for Optics Manufacturing (COM) for the deterministic microgrinding of glass. With use of metal-bonded 2-4 micron single crystal diamonds in the final grinding step, very smooth surfaces with only a few microns of subsurface damage can be consistently manufactured. While these results are very positive, we are currently seeking means to further improve performance. In particular we are examining the effects of changing the diamond on tool performance.

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