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Frontiers of Mechanical Engineering >> 2017, Volume 12, Issue 2 doi: 10.1007/s11465-017-0455-9

Review on the progress of ultra-precision machining technologies

Ultra-precision Machining Center, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China; Key Laboratory of E&M, Zhejiang University of Technology (Ministry of Education and Zhejiang Province), Hangzhou 310014, China

Accepted: 2017-06-07 Available online: 2017-06-19

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Abstract

Ultra-precision machining technologies are the essential methods, to obtain the highest form accuracy and surface quality. As more research findings are published, such technologies now involve complicated systems engineering and been widely used in the production of components in various aerospace, national defense, optics, mechanics, electronics, and other high-tech applications. The conception, applications and history of ultra-precision machining are introduced in this article, and the developments of ultra-precision machining technologies, especially ultra-precision grinding, ultra-precision cutting and polishing are also reviewed. The current state and problems of this field in China are analyzed. Finally, the development trends of this field and the coping strategies employed in China to keep up with the trends are discussed.

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