ASPE Proceedings, September 18-22, 1989
Monterey, CA, USA

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Technical Sessions

Session 1, Vibration and Dynamics

1. Overview of Vibration Isolation Techniques
   D. Debra
   Vibration and Dynamics/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual
2. Active Support of a Large Ground-Based Telescope System
   K. Lorrell, J. Aubrun
   Vibration and Dynamics/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual
3. A Survey of the Dynamic Characteristics of Tool Holders for Diamond Turning
   J. Franse and J. Roblee
   Vibration and Dynamics/Oral/Abstract/1989 Annual

Session 2, Diamond in Precision Engineering

1. The Scientific Qualification of Diamond as Applied to a Highly Reliable Cutting Tool
   S. Shimada, H. Yoshinaga, G. Ohmori, J. Uchikoshi
   Diamond in Precision Engineering/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual
2. Advanced Grinding Technology of Precision Diamond Cutting Tool
   T. Nishiguchi, M. Masuda
   Diamond in Precision Engineering/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual
3. Single Point Diamond Turning of Brittle and Hard Materials
   K. Becker
   Diamond in Precision Engineering/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual

Session 3, Laser Based Measurement Technology

1. Introduction
   M. Downs
   Laser Based Measurement Technology/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual
2. Linear Displacement Crystal Interferometers
   G. E. Sommargren
   Laser Based Measurement Technology/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual
3. Elimination of Air Turbulence Induced Errors by Nanometer Laser Interferometric Measurements
   A. Ishida
   Laser Based Measurement Technology/Oral/Abstract/1989 Annual
4. Fine Measurement with Coarse Scales
   M. Hercher, G. Wyntjes
   Laser Based Measurement Technology/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual

Session 4, Scanning Microscopy - Applications in Precision Engineering

1. Historical Development of Scanning Tip Microscopies
   E. Clayton Teague
   Scanning Microscopy/Oral/Abstract/1989 Annual
2. Magnetic, Thermal and Capacitance Microscopy on a Nanometre Scale
   H. K. Wickramasinghe
   Scanning Microscopy/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual
3. Observation of Machined Surfaces Using the Scanning Tunneling Microscope
   D. A. Grigg, P. E. Russell, T. A. Dow
   Scanning Microscopy/Oral/Abstract/1989 Annual
4. Ultra-High Resolution Lithography and Manipulation of Material with Scanning Tunnelling and Atomic Force Microscopy
   J. Foster
   Scanning Microscopy/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual

Session 5, Fundamental Measurement - The Next Decimal Point

1. Introduction
   H. Kinzmann
   Fundamental Measurement - The Next Decimal Point/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual
2. Sub-Nanometre Transducer Characterization by X-Ray Interferometry
   D. K. Bowen, D. G. Chetwynd, D. R. Schwarzenberger and S. T. Smith
   Fundamental Measurement - The Next Decimal Point/Oral/Abstract/1989 Annual
3. Temperature Perturbation Effects in a High Precision CMM
   P. S. Lingard, M. E. Purss, C. M. Sona and E. G. Thwaite
   Fundamental Measurement - The Next Decimal Point/Oral/Abstract/1989 Annual
4. How Surface Stability and Metrology Interact with Dimensional Measurements
   J. M. Bennett
   Fundamental Measurement - The Next Decimal Point/Oral/Abstract/1989 Annual
5. Concept for a High Precision Experimental Laser Gyro System (laser gyro goniometry)
   R. Rodloff
   Fundamental Measurement - The Next Decimal Point/Oral/Abstract/1989 Annual

Session 6, New Designs for Ultra-Precision Machines

1. A Unique Machine for Grinding of large Off-Axis Optical Components: The OAGM 2500
   P. B. Leadbeater, M. Clarke, W. J. Wills-Moren and T. Wilson
   New Designs for Ultra-Precision Machines/Oral/Preprint Abstract/1989 Annual
2. Way Systems for the Molecular Measuring Machine
   C. J. Evans, R. S. Polvani, F. E. Scire, A. W. Ruff, X. Z. Hu and E. C. Teague
   New Designs for Ultra-Precision Machines/Oral/Abstract/1989 Annual
3. Magnetic Field Assisted Polishing - Application to a Curved Surface
   H. Suzuki, S. Kodera, S. Hara, H. Matsunaga, T. Kurobe
   New Designs for Ultra-Precision Machines/Oral/Preprint Abstract/1989 Annual
4. A Zero Compliance Aerostatic Bearing for an Ultra-Precision Machine
   H. Mizumoto, T. Matsubara, N. Hata and M. Usuki
   New Designs for Ultra-Precision Machines/Oral/Abstract/1989 Annual

Session 7, Precision Engineering in Astronomy

1. A New Method of Optical Testing at the National Optical Astronomy Observatories (NOAO)
   L. D. Barr
   Precision Engineering in Astronomy/Oral/Abstract/1989 Annual
2. A Machine Tool with In Situ Metrology for Polishing Cylindrical Grazing Incidence Optics
   K. Blaedel, J. Taylor, A. Demiris
   Precision Engineering in Astronomy/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual
3. Fabricating Optics for the Keck Observatory
   J. Nelson
   Precision Engineering in Astronomy/Oral/Abstract/1989 Annual
4. Large Optics Profilometry
   J. MIller
   Precision Engineering in Astronomy/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual

Session 8, Materials for Precision Engineering

1. Materials Classification for Fine Mechanics
   D. Chetwynd
   Materials for Precision Engineering/Oral/Preprint Abstract/1989 Annual
2. Development of an Ultra-Precision Machine Tool Using a Ceramics Bed
   S. Ueno
   Materials for Precision Engineering/Oral/Abstract/1989 Annual
3. Material Properties of Monocrystalline Silicon
   P. Seyfried
   Materials for Precision Engineering/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual
4. State of the Art in Non-Destructive Measurement of Sub-Surface Materials Properties and Damage
   E. Brinksmeier
   Materials for Precision Engineering/Oral/Preprint Abstract/1989 Annual

Session 9, Machining Processes for Brittle Materials

1. Sub-Surface Damage Mechanism at High Speed Ductile Machining of Optical Glasses
   M. G. Schinker, W. Doell
   Machining Processes for Brittle Materials/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual
2. Precision Micro-Machining of Optical Elements
   J. Watanabe, T. Saitoh
   Machining Processes for Brittle Materials/Oral/Abstract/1989 Annual
3. Future Technology in Si Wafering Process for VLSI
   T. Abe
   Machining Processes for Brittle Materials/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual
4. The Importance of Shear Mode Grinding for Fabrication of Aspherics
   K. H. Fiedler
   Machining Processes for Brittle Materials/Oral/Abstract/1989 Annual

Session 10, New Developments in Precision Engineering

1. Introduction - The Roots and Future of Precision Engineering
   P. Mckeown
   New Developments in Precision Engineering/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual
2. A Six Degree of Freedom Magnetically Levitated, Variable Compliance Fine Motion System
   R. L. HOllis, S. E. Salcudean
   New Developments in Precision Engineering/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual
3. Plasma-Aided Manufacturing
   J. L. Shohet
   New Developments in Precision Engineering/Oral/Abstract/1989 Annual
4. A Survey of International Efforts to Build from Atoms
   E. C. Teague
   New Developments in Precision Engineering/Oral/No Abstract Available/1989 Annual

Poster Session

1. A Micropositioning Tool Post Using a Piezoelectric Actuator for Diamond Turning Machines
   Y. Okazaki
   Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
2. A New Method for the Characterization of Analog Probes for Coordinate Measuring Machines
   H. Harary, P. Creismeas, P. Chollet and A. Clement
   Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
3. A Study of Fuzzy Control of the Grinding Process
   P.Y. Chao and B. Liang
   Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
4. A Study on Relationship Between Diamond Tool Sharpnesses and Cutting Deformation
   Yuan Zhejun, Li Jinnian, Zhou Ming, Wang Xiuwen, Han Rongjui and ma Wensheng
   Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
5. PRETOR: A Swedish Single-Point Diamond Turning Project
   J. Holmberg and M. Breidne
   Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
6. Active Vibration Control Using a Linear Motor
   Yoshinori Takahshi, Kazuyoshi Katagama, Nobuyoshi Murai and Takafumi Fujita
   Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
7. Advanced Grinding Technology for Precision Diamond Cutting Tools: Improving Accuracy of Tool Geometry
   Takashi Nishiguchi, Masami Masada and Yushio Maeda
   Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
8. Advanced Material Processing and Machining Systems
   K. Azuma
   Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
9. An Intelligent Measurement Instrument for Surface Roughness
   Zhang Honghai, Chen Zhixiang, Fan Dapong and Chen Riyao
   Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
10. Automation of Step Gauge Calibration Using an Interferometer and a CMM
    P. S. Lingard, M. E. Purss, C. M. Sona and E. G. Thwaite
    Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
11. Characterization of High Quality Surfaces by Nomarski Microscopy and Light Scattering
    D. R. Schmitt
    Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
12. Design and Testing Experiments of a Fast Piezoelectric Actuator and its Control System for Diamond Turning
    Cheng Kai and Yuan Zhejun
    Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
13. Development and Implementation of a High Speed Open Loop Control Technique for Micropositioning of Mechanical Structures
    H. Ozisik and R. F. Keltie
    Precision Engineering/Poster/PrePrint Abstract/1989 Annual
14. Diamond Turning of Brittle Materials
    W. S. Blackely and R. S. Scattergood
    Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
15. Effect of Plastic Properties of Materials in Microfabrication Processess
    W. B. Lee
    Precision Engineering/Poster/PrePrint Abstract/1989 Annual
16. Fabrication of Tips with Controlled Geometry for STM
    I. Musselman and P. Russell
    Precision Engineering/Poster/PrePrint Abstract/1989 Annual
17. Imaging and Roughness Measurements of Diamond Turned Gold Surfaces with an STM
    J. A. Dagata, J. Schneir, H. H. Harary, C. J. Evans, A. J. Melmed and H. B. Elswijk
    Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
18. Investigation of Brittle/Ductile Transition in Signle Point Machining of Glassy Materials Using a Ruling Engine
    C. L. Chao and A. E. Gee
    Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
19. In Situ Tip Transfer Mechanism for UHV STM/FIM Combined System
    Kazuyoshi Sugihara, Akira Sakai, Yoshiaki Akama, Naohiro Shoda, Hiroshi Tokumoto and Hiroshi Murakami
    Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
20. Measurement of Tool Forces in Diamond Turning
    J. Drescher and T. Dow
    Precision Engineering/Poster/PrePrint Abstract/1989 Annual
21. "Metrological Machining:" Continuous In-Process Measurement and Control of Critical Parameters During Single-Point Diamond Turning
    A. E. Gee, K. E. Puttick and M. R. Rudman
    Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
22. Optical Sources of Non-Linearity in Heterodyne Interferometers
    N. Bobroff and A. E. Rosenbluth
    Precision Engineering/Poster/PrePrint Abstract/1989 Annual
23. Removable and High Stiffness Mount of a Grinding Wheel Achieving Runout of 100 nm
    J. Yoshioka, M. Miyashita, A. Kanai, M. Daito and F. Inaba
    Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
24. Removal Process of Technical Ceramics with Excimer Laser Radiation
    H. K. Tonshoff and O. Gedrat
    Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
25. Sub-Micron Position Measurement and Control on Precision Machine Tools with Laser Interferometry
    C. R. Steinmetz
    Precision Engineering/Poster/PrePrint Abstract/1989 Annual
26. Uses of Microindentation for Precision Manufacturing of Brittle Materials
    R. S. Polvani and C. J. Evans
    Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
27. Vibration, Position and Stiffness Control of an Active Air Journal Bearing
    O. Horikawa, H. Osada and A. Shimokohbe
    Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual
28. Workpiece-Referred Form Accuracy Control
    Tsuguo Kohno
    Precision Engineering/Poster/Abstract/1989 Annual