ASPE Proceedings, October 18-23, 1992
Grenelefe Resort & Conference Center
Grenelefe, FL

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SESSION I
Ultra-Precision Machining I
Chairman: Don Lucca (Oklahoma State University)
Tuesday, October 20, 1992 - 8:30 to 10:00 am

1. Turning of Fresnel Lens Mold - Turning by Newly Developed Diamond Turning machine
   Y. Yamazaki and K. Nakamura (Omron Corp.) and H. Hashimoto (Kanagawa Institute of Technology)
   Ultraprecision Machining I/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
2. Optimized Tool Path Descriptions for Aspherical Surface Generation
   M.C. Gerchman (Rank Taylor Hobson, Inc.)
   Ultraprecision Machining I/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
3. A Nanometric Precision Non-contact Toolsetting System
   P. Morantz (Cranfield Precision Engineering)
   Ultraprecision Machining I/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
4. Tool Force, Tool Edge and Surface Finish Relationships in Diamond Turned Aluminum
   J. D. Drescher and T. A. Dow (NC State University)
   Ultraprecision Machining I/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
5. LIDAR Project: Diamond Turning Mirrors in a Panic Situation
   R. L. Rhorer (Los Alamos National Lab.)
   Ultraprecision Machining I/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual

SESSION II
Modeling
Chairman: Irving Stowers (Lawrence Livermore National Lab.)
Tuesday, October 20, 1992 - 1:30 to 3:00 pm

1. Fracture Mechanics Applied to the Ductile Machining of Brittle Materials
   G. D. Hiatt and J. S. Strenkowski (NC State University)
   Modeling/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
2. Simulation of Micro-Indentation Using Molecular Dynamics Modeling on the Connection Machine
   P. Scagnetti, T. Bifano, R. Nagem and G. Sandri (Boston University)
   Modeling/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
3. Fracture Toughness Effects in Precision Grinding of Ceramics
   S. M. Smith and R. O. Scattergood (NC State University)
   Modeling/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
4. Toward an Eclectic Model of Brittle Materials Machining
   J. Duluch (Univ. of Sao Paulo, Brazil) and A. E. Gee (Cranfield Institute of Technology)
   Modeling/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
5. Simulation of Diamond Turning of Silicon Surfaces
   D. B. Boercker, J. Belak, I. F. Stowers, R. R. Donaldson, and W. J. Siekhaus (LLNL)
   Modeling/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual

SESSION III -
Ultra-Precision Machining II
Chairman: David Youden (Rank Taylor Hobson, Inc.)
Tuesday, October 20, 1992 - 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

1. Effect of the Tool-Workpiece Interface on Energy Dissipation in Ultra-Precision Machining of Aluminum
   D. Lucca, Y. W. Seo (Oklahoma State University) and R. L. Rhorer (Los Alamos National Lab.)
   Ultraprecision Machining II/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
2. Diamond Tool Wear During the Single Point Diamond Turning of Copper
   W. C. Larson, J. D. Drescher, J. S. Strenkowski and T A. Dow (NC State University)
   Ultraprecision Machining II/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
3. Cryogenic Diamond Turning -- Theory and Experiment
   C. J. Evans, R. S. Polvani and E. Whitenton (NIST); R. L. Lundin and D. D. Stewart (LANL) and E. S. Paul (Stockton State College)
   Ultraprecision Machining II/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
4. Influence of Machining Parameters to Residual Stresses Remaining in Diamond Cut Surfaces
   K. Horio, T. Kasai and Y. Ogata (Saitama University)
   Ultraprecision Machining II/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
5. Ultraprecision Fixturing for Thin Walled Parts
   M. Powell (Atomic Weapons Establishment)
   Ultraprecision Machining II/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual

SESSION IV
Ultra-Precision Grinding
Co-Chairmen: T. Bifano (Boston University) and K. Horio (Saitama University)
Wednesday, October 21, 1992 - 8:30 - 10:00 am

1. Study on the Ductile Mode Grinding of Silicon Single Crystal (The Effect of Temperature and Load Rate on Brittle-Ductile Transition)
   T.-C. Wu, N. Morita and Y. Yoshida (Chiba University)
   Ultraprecision Grinding/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
2. Influence of Microstructure in Precision Grinding of Fine Ceramics
   E. Brinksmeier and P. Roth (Univ. of Hannover)
   Ultraprecision Grinding/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
3. Ceramic Mirror Grinding: Using Extremely Fine Grit Diamond Wheel
   L. Zhou and K. Syoji and T. Kuriyagawa (Tohoku University)
   Ultraprecision Grinding/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
4. Preparing Ultraprecision Grinding Wheels
   R. S. Polvani and C. J. Evans (NIST)
   Ultraprecision Grinding/Oral/No Abstract Available/1992 Annual

SESSION V
Materials & Processing
Chairman: Anthony E. Gee (Cranfield Precision Engineering)
Wednesday, October 21, 1992 - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

1. Machinability/Material Property Correlations in Hydrogel Polymers
   D. B. Mackay and P. Lingard (Eycon Lens Laboratories Pty. Ltd.) and Y-W. Mai (University of Sydney)
   Materials & Processing/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
2. Ultra Thin Bonded Single Crystal Silicon-on-Insulator Wafers Using MeV Ion Implanted Precision Etch Stops
   Peter P. Pronko and A. Ezis (UES, Inc.)
   Materials & Processing/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
3. Surface Characteristics of Ion Milled CVD SiC
   S. C. Fawcett and R. W. Rood (Optical Systems Branch, NASA), T. Drueding and T. Bifano (Boston University) and C. Egert (ORNL)
   Materials & Processing/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
4. Part Machining Revisted
   P. Hannah, D. Stewart and F. Garcia (Los Alamos National Laboratory)
   Materials & Processing/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
5. Surface Microstructure of Single Point Diamond Machined Polymers
   S. E. Molis (IBM East Fishkill Facility) and J. W. Carr (IBM T. J. Watson Research Center)
   Materials & Processing/Oral/No Abstract Available/1992 Annual

SESSION VI
Machine Design and Control I
Chairman: Richard L. Rhorer (Los Alamos National Lab.)
Thursday, October 22, 1992 - 8:30 to 10:00 am

1. An Active Lead Screw Mechanism -- A Lead Screw with Backlash Control for Ultra Precision Positioning
   K. Sato, Y. Murayama, S. Imada and A. Shimokohbe (Tokyo Inst. of Technology)
   Machine Design and Control I/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
2. Capstans or Lead Screws? Comparing the Performance of Diamond Turning Machines Under Operating Conditions
   D. H. Youden (Rank Pneumo)
   Machine Design and Control I/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
3. Characterization and Control of a Traction Drive System
   Paul I. Ro and Ganesh Rao (NC State University)
   Machine Design and Control I/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
4. A Study on Frictional Characteristics of Slide-Way in Microdynamics
   A. Kanai, M. Miyashita, H. Nishihara (Ashikaga Institute of Technology) and J. Yoshioka (NUTR K. K.)
   Machine Design and Control I/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
5. Non-Optical, Minature, Precision Diamond Turning
   P. R. Hannah, L. Forman, P. Gobby, S. Armstrong, J. Bartos, D. Hatch, L Salzer and B. Henneke (Los Alamos National Lab.)
   Machine Design and Control I/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual

SESSION VII
Novel Metrology
Chairman: Jeffrey Carr (IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center)
Thursday, October 22, 1992 - 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

1. A Proposed Design for an Unpolarised Optical Interferometer System with Sub-nanometric Sensitivity
   M. J. Downs and W. R. C. Rowley (National Physical Lab.)
   Novel Metrology/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
2. An Interferometric Rough Surface Displacement Sensor with 10nm Resolution and 40mm Measuring Range
   D. Tang, M. Akabane (Tokyo Seimitsu Co., Ltd.) and E. Zhang, K. Yasuda, K.Sato and A. Shimokohbe (Tokyo Institute of Technology)
   Novel Metrology/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
3. Sampling Strategies for Circles in Coordinate Measuring Machines
   O. Odyappan, J. Raja, R. Hocken and K. Chen (UNC--Charlotte)
   Novel Metrology/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
4. Long Range Constant Force Profiling: Initial Results and Ongoing Developments
   L. P. Howard (UNC--Charlotte) and S. T. Smith (University of Warwick)
   Novel Metrology/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
5. Smart Grinding Balls and Smart Bearings for On-Line Process Supervision
   R. X. Gao, M. V. Bhandiwad and R. O. Warrington (Louisiana Tech University)
   Novel Metrology/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual

SESSION VIII
Surface Topology and Scanning Microscopies
Chairman: Michael Downs (National Physical Lab)
Thursday, October 22, 1992 - 1:30 to 3:00 pm

1. Boundary Evaluation of an Indentation by Scanning Tunnelling Microscope Data
   G. Barbato and G. B. Picotto (C.N.R. Turin) and G. Murari and G. Podda (Politecnico di Torino)
   Surface Topology and Scanning Microscopies/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
2. Optical Profilometry of Mechanically Inaccessible Surfaces
   M. Visscher and K. G. Struik (Eindhoven Univ. of Technol.)
   Surface Topology and Scanning Microscopies/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
3. A New Unified Approach to Surface Texture Instrumentation
   P. J. Scott (Rank Taylor Hobson Ltd.)
   Surface Topology and Scanning Microscopies/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
4. A Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscope Module
   B. D. Boudreau, T. Cloninger, J. Raja, J. Patten and R. J. Hocken (UNC--Charlotte)
   Surface Topology and Scanning Microscopies/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
5. Scanning Probe Metrology
   D. A. Grigg and P. E. Russell (NC State University) and J. E. Griffith, G. P. Kochanski and M. J. Vasile (AT&T Bell Labs)
   Surface Topology and Scanning Microscopies/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual

SESSION IX
Machine Design and Control II
Chairman: Dan Luttrell (Precitech, Inc.)
Thursday, October 22, 1992 - 3:30 to 5:00 pm

1. A Kinematically Coupled Magnetic Bearing Test Fixture
   T. Poovey, M. Holmes and David Trumper (UNC--Charlotte)
   Machine Design and Control II/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
2. A High Precision Five-Degree-of-Freedom Micropositioner Based on Electromagnetic Driving Principle
   W. Wang and I. Busch-Vishniac (The University of Texas at Austin)
   Machine Design and Control II/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
3. Robust H Optimal œ Control System Design of a New 3-DOF Magnetic Micro-Leviation Robot
   A. M. Mohamed (Assiut University) and B. Vestgaard and I. Busch-Vishniac(The University of Texas at Austin)
   Machine Design and Control II/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
4. Precise Positioning Mechanism with Surface Motor
   Y. Tomita, F. Sato and Y. Koyanagawa (Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd.)
   Machine Design and Control II/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual
5. Analytical/Experimental Methods Supporting an "Error Budget" Based Design of the PATS/PFMS
   J. G. Bennett, R. L. Rhorer and R. R. Stevens (Los Alamos National Lab.)
   Machine Design and Control II/Oral/Abstract/1992 Annual

Poster Session
Tuesday, October 20, 1992, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fabrication Processess

Grinding

1. Analysis of the Kinematics and Workpiece Quality in Rotation Grinding of Monocrystalline Silicon
   E. Brinksmeier and M. Klein (University of Hannover)
   Fabrication Processess - Grinding/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual

Diamond Turning

1. High Precision Turning of Hardened Steel - a Challenge for a New Generation of Machine Tools
   M. Weck, J. Luderich and A. Wieners (Fraunhofer IPT)
   Fabrication Processess - Diamond Turning/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
2. Orthogonal Ultra-Precision machining of Single Crystal Germanium
   D. Lucca and T. Oquin (Oklahoma State University)
   Fabrication Processess - Diamond Turning/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
3. Single Point Diamond Turning of (111) CdTe for Epitaxial Film Growth
   D. Lucca and Y. Seo (Oklahoma State University)
   Fabrication Processess - Diamond Turning/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
4. Nanometer Tool Centering for Diamond Turning Applications
   A. Miller and J. Cunningham (ORNL)
   Fabrication Processess - Diamond Turning/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
5. Evaluation of Environmentally Safe Cleaning Agents for Diamond Turned Optics
   L. Theye, R. Day and M. Scott (LANL)
   Fabrication Processess - Diamond Turning/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
6. Investigation of Tool Wear in Metal Cutting Using Acoustic Emission
   H. Ravinddra, Y. Srinivasa and R. Krishnamurth (Indian Institute of Technology - Madras)
   Fabrication Processess - Diamond Turning/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual

Polishing

1. Pressure-Controlled Micropolishing of Glass
   Y. Yamada and T. Kurobe (Kanazawa University)
   Fabrication Processess - Polishing/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
2. A Study on Correcting Techniques for Recovering Accuracy of Deteriorated Lapping Plate Using A Correcting Carrier
   K. Ichikawa and A. Kajikura (Fujikoshi Machinery Co.) and K. Ishikawa and H. Suwabe (Kanazawa Institute of Technology)
   Fabrication Processess - Polishing/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
3. Observations on the Mechanisms of Polishing
   R. Parks (University of Arizona) and C. Evans (NIST)
   Fabrication Processess - Polishing/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
4. The Effect of Polishing Particle Size on the Finish and Sub-Surface Damage of Glass
   C. Lee (University of Nottingham) and D. Bell (Optical Surface Technologies)
   Fabrication Processess - Polishing/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual

Other Novel Processing

1. Ion Figuring System for Segmented, Adaptive Optics
   S. Fawcett and R. Rood (Optical Systems Branch, NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center)
   Fabrication Processess - Novel/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
2. A Basic Study on Cutting Characteristics and Lifetime of Wire Tool Electrodeposited Diamond Grains
   K. Ishikawa, H. Suwabe and K. Kanayama (Kanazawa Institute of Technology)
   Fabrication Processess - Novel/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
3. Laser Photo-etching Method for a Maskless Fabrication of a New Type Amorphous Silicon Solar Cell Submodule
   S. Kiyama, Y. Yamamoto, H. Hosokawa, R. Suzuki, M. Osumi, H. Nishiwaki, S. Sakai, S. Matsumi, M. Ohnshi, S. Tsuda, S. Nakano and Y. Kuwano (Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.)
   Fabrication Processess - Novel/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
4. High Speed Milling Improves Maching Results
   M. Shimanovich (New Jersey Institute of Technology) and R. Pessolano (General Machine and Instrument Co., Inc.)
   Fabrication Processess - Novel/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual

Metrology

Scanning Metrologies

1. A Comparison of Stylus, Interferometric and Scanning Probe Measurements
   T. McWaid, J. Fu, T. Vorburger and J. Song (NIST)
   Metrology - Scanning Metrologies/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual

Interferometry

1. Comparison of Optical Figure Measurements by Mechanical and Interferometric Methods
   R. Schenz, R. Donaldson, D. Owens and S. Patterson (LLNL)
   Metrology - Interferometry/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
2. A Scanning Differential Interferometer to Measure Index Heterogeneity
   N. Bobroff, A. Rosenbluth and M. Hatzakis, Jr., (IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center)
   Metrology - Interferometry/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
3. Direct Phase Conversion for Very Low Frequency Measurand Detection in a Fiberoptic Interferometric Sensor
   L. Giulianelli, A. Seltzer and A. Buckman (Research Applications, Inc. and the University of Texas at Austin)
   Metrology - Interferometry/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
4. Intercomparison or Commercial High Resolution Linear Scales with a Laser Interferometer
   B. Damazo and C. Evans (NIST)
   Metrology - Interferometry/Poster/No Abstract Available/1992 Annual

Novel Metrology Systems

1. A New Strategy for Inspecting Roundness Features
   L. Carpinetti and D. Chetwynd (University of Warwick)
   Metrology - Novel/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
2. A New Measuring Method of Central Position of Spindle Rotation (1st Report: Steel Ball Method)
   N. Ozawa, K. Takeuchi and T. Sugano (Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, Ibaraki)
   Metrology - Novel/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
3. Linear Detection of High-Precision Optical Surface Sensor and its Function of Optical Skid
   T. Kohno, S. Mutoh and T. Miyai (Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Technology) and E. Satoh (Olympus Optical Co. Ltd.)
   Metrology - Novel/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
4. On-Machine Measurement of Large Mirror Profile
   W. Gao and S. Kiyono (Tohoku University)
   Metrology - Novel/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
5. Investigation of Optical Non-Contact Measuring System for Gear Geometry - Measurement of Pitch Errors and Tool Profiles
   E. Okuyama and H. Moritoki (Akita University) and S. Kiyono (Tohoku University)
   Metrology - Novel/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
6. Computer Integrated Error Calibration System for a CMM of CNC Type using Calibrated Mechanical Artefacts and Touch Probe
   H. Pahk and J. Kim (Pohang Institute of Science and Technology)
   Metrology - Novel/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
7. The Application of a Knowledge Based System for Surface Metrology
   D. Stevens (Rank Taylor Hobson Ltd.) and R. Parkin (De Montford University)
   Metrology - Novel/Poster/No Abstract Available/1992 Annual
8. Self Calibration of Displacement Sensors
   S. Kiyono, M. Morishima and T. Sugibuch (Tohoku University)
   Metrology - Novel/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
9. A Fully Automatic High Precision Length Measuring Machine for Calibrating Optical Line Scales
   M. McCarthy (National Physical Laboratory) and A. Gee (Cranfield Institute of Technology)
   Metrology - Novel/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual

Surface Topography

1. Comparison of he Conformity of Surface Topography Measured by Optical and Stylus Instruments
   W. Dong, L. Blunt and K. Stout (Univeristy of Birmingham)
   Metrology - Surface Topography/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
2. The Specification of a Flexible File Format for Storage and Retrieval of Engineering Topographic Data
   P. Sullivan and K. Stout (University of Birmingham)
   Metrology - Surface Topography/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
3. Determination of Proper Sampling Spacing for 3D Topography Measurement of Machined Surfaces Using Power Spectral Analysis
   T. Lin, K. Stout and P. Sullivan (University of Birmingham)
   Metrology - Surface Topography/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
4. Non-Contact Surface Roughness Measuring System of Magnetic Disk
   Y. Zheng (Tsinghua University, Beijing) and L. Zhu (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan)
   Metrology - Surface Topography/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual

Machine Design

1. A Sphere and Cylinder Alignment System
   R. Rhorer (LANL)
   Machine Design/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
2. A Study on the Static and Dynamic Characteristics of Externally Pressurized Air Bearings
   D. Han, S. Park, W. Kim and J. Kim (Seoul National University)
   Machine Design/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
3. Evaluation and Improvement of Thermal Characteristics of a Thrust Air Spindle
   N. Mishima, K. Mizuhara and Y. Okazaki (Mechanical Engineering Laboratory, AIST)
   Machine Design/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
4. Study on Tightening Techniques of Plastic Parts by Means of Tapping Screws
   K. Ishikawa, R. Hori and N. Unno (Kanazawa Institute of Technology)
   Machine Design/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
5. Pressure Profiles within Various Arrangements of Externally Pressurized Aerostatic Flat Pad Bearings
   K. Stout, S. El-Ashkar and P. Sullivan (University of Birmingham)
   Machine Design/Poster/No Abstract Available/1992 Annual
6. Characteristics Identification of a Mechanical Dynamic System
   J. Mandak (Slovak Metrological Society)
   Machine Design/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
7. A Study of the Characteristics of Herring Bone Air Bearings for Polygon Mirror Laser Scanners
   G. Lin and R. Warrington (Louisiana Tech University) and Y. Ue and T. Satomi (Tokyo Denki University)
   Machine Design/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
8. Design Concept of Ultraprecision and High Stiffness Feed System Based on Differential-Force Operation and the Application
   M. Miyashita and A. Kanai (Ashikaga Institute of Technology) and J. Yoshioka (NUTR K.K. )
   Machine Design/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
9. Power-Efficient Linear Motor for Precision Motion Control
   D. Trumper, T. Nguyen and M. Williams (UNC-Charlotte)
   Machine Design/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
10. Ball Screw Nonlinearity and Dynamic Slideway Performance
    J. Cuttino and T. Dow (N. C. State University)
    Machine Design/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual

Controls

1. A Study on Dynamic Performance of Closed-Loop Commuted Stepping Motor to Improve Precision Motor Control
   K. Yung (Hong Kong Polytechnic, Kowloon) and H. Liu (Tsinghua University, Beijing)
   Controls/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
2. Accuracy Improvement of Machine Tool by Workpiece-Referred Control
   T. Kohno, A. Morita and H. Nagano (Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Technology) and Y. Uda (Nikon Corporation)
   Controls/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
3. Using a Single Chip Microprocessor to Compensate the Transmission Error of Gear Hobbing Machines
   Y. Li and Z. Chen (Huazhong University of Science and Technology)
   Controls/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual

Materials

1. Depth of Reluctant Uncut and Deformed Part in CFRP Cutting
   T. Kaneeda (Okayama University of Science)
   Materials/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual
2. The Effect of the Interaction of Abrasive Grains on the Deformation and Fracture Behavior of Brittle Materials
   N. Morita, T. Wu and Y. Yoshida (Chiba University)
   Materials/Poster/Abstract/1992 Annual