ASPE Proceedings, November 16 - 19, 1987, Columbus, OH

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Technical Sessions

Session I, Metrology
Tuesday, November 17, 1987, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 N
Session Chair: Tom Charlton, Brown & Sharpe

  1. High Resolution Angle Measurements
    G. Wilkenning and W. Beyer (PTB)
    Metrology/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  2. New Interferometers for Use with Laser Measurement Systems
    G. Sommargren (Zygo)
    Metrology/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  3. Precision Measurement of Cylindricity
    D. Carter (Air Bearing Spindles)
    Metrology/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  4. Microindentation Techniques for Assessing Subsurface Damage in Precision Machine Components
    R. Polvani and C. Evans (National Bureau of Standards)
    Metrology/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual

Session II, Optical Surfaces
Tuesday, November 17, 1987, 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session Chair: Bob Parks, University of Arizona

  1. The Functions of Optical Surfaces
    P. Takacs (Brookhaven National Laboratory)
    Optical Surfaces/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  2. The Metrology of Optical Surfaces
    K. Creath (Wyko Corporation)
    Optical Surfaces/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  3. The Engineering Parameters of Optical Surfaces
    M. Steadman (National Physical Laboratory)
    Optical Surfaces/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  4. The Manufacture of Optical Surfaces
    R. Parks (University of Arizona)
    Optical Surfaces/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual

Session III, Single Point Turning/Chip Science
Wednesday, November 18, 1987, 8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Session Chair: Chris Evans, University of Wisconsin and National Bureau of Standards

  1. Practical Experience in the SPDT of Amorphous and Single Crystal Materials
    R. Pautienus (Westinghouse Electric)
    Single Point Turning - Chip Science/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  2. Ductile-Brittle Cutting-Mode Transition Inferred from Workpiece Shoulders
    J. Taylor, C. Syn and R. Donaldson (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory)
    Single Point Turning - Chip Science/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  3. Single Point Turning of Germanium
    P. Blake and R. Scattergood (N.C. State University)
    Single Point Turning - Chip Science/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  4. Ion Beam Machining of Single Point Diamond Tools for Ultra-Precision Turning
    J. Myamoto (University of Warwick), K. Kawata (Science University of Tokyo) and Y. Taguchi (Elionin, Inc.)
    Single Point Turning - Chip Science/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  5. Minimum Thickness Cut in Diamond Turning of Electro Plated Copper
    S. Shinada, H. Yoshinaga, R. Donaldson, C. Syn, J. Taylor, N. Ikawa (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Osaka University, Osaka Diamond)
    Single Point Turning - Chip Science/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  6. Diamond Turning of Steel by Cryogenics
    L. Jinnian, Y. Zhejun (Haibin Institute of Technology)
    Single Point Turning - Chip Science/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual


Session IV, Precision Grinding
Wednesday, November 18, 1987, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session Chair: Ken Blaedel, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

  1. Damage Mechanisms During High Speed Grinding of Optical Glasses
    M. Schinker, P. Molloy and W. Döll (Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoffmechanik)
    Precision Grinding/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  2. Nanometer Positioning Actuator based on the Principles of Force Control
    A. Kanai, J. Yoshioka, S. Sano (Tokyo Metropolitan University), M. Miyashita (Ashikaga Institute of Technology)
    Single Point Turning - Chip Science/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  3. Visco - Plastic Removal of Inorganic Glasses Due to Adiabatic Shearing in High Speed Turning
    M. Schinker and W. Döll (Fraunhofer-Institut für Werkstoffmechanik)
    Single Point Turning - Chip Science/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual

Session V, Open Forum
Wednesday, November 18, 1987, 4:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Session Chair: Fred Parsons, Federal Products

  1. Centennial Discussion of Michelson-Morely Experiment
    Chris Evans (University of Wisconsin and National Bureau of Standards
    Open Forum/Group Discussion/No Abstract or Presentation Available/1987 Annual

Session VI, Electronics and Controls
Thursday, November 19, 1987, 8:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Session Chair: Jack Dinsdale, Cranfield Institute of Technology

  1. Development of a DC Motorized Coarse Positioning System for Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
    K. Turner, J. Reid, J. Parks, S. Jenkins and R. Nemanich (N.C. State University)
    Electronics and Controls/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  2. Design of a Constant Velocity Micro-Stepping Actuator for Precise Manipulation of Mechanical Components
    D. Luttrell and T. Dow (N.C. State University)
    Electronics and Controls/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  3. X-Ray Computed Tomography - High Precision Electronics for Precision Measurements
    S. Marcovici (Analogic Corporation)
    Electronics and Controls/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  4. The Practical Application of Servo Control to High Precision Machines
    E. Brown (Cranfield Precision Engineering, Ltd.)
    Electronics and Controls/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual

Session VII, Design, Modeling, Computation of Precision Machines
Thursday, November 19, 1987, 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Session Chair: John Strenkowski, N.C. State University

  1. A Precision Flexible Manufacturing System for the U.S. DOE
    R. Rhorer (Los Alamos National Laboratories)
    Electronics and Controls/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  2. A Progress Report on the Development of Ultra Precise Machine Slides
    D. Youden (Pneumo Precision)
    Electronics and Controls/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  3. Dynamics of Magnetic Recording Sliders Using Laser Doppler Interferometry
    T. Riener and F. Talker (University of California - San Diego)
    Electronics and Controls/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual
  4. Micro-Raman Analysis of Stress Machined Silicon
    M. Paesler and R. Sparks (N.C. State University)
    Electronics and Controls/Oral/Abstract/1987 Annual