Ultra-Precision Aspheric Grinding System Simplifies Optical Productivit

The Nanotech 100UPG brings a new generation of accuracy, productivity, and simplicity in ultra-precision aspheric grinding. The system is available in either a XZ or XZB configuration. Although its primary application is the grinding of Tungsten Carbide and Silicon Carbide aspheric optical mold inserts used in glass press molding or the grinding of glass lenses directly, it also provides a 250mm diameter capacity for diamond turning applications.

Swanzey, NH — Moore Nanotechnology Systems, LLC, a global supplier of ultra-precision machining systems, introduces the all new Nanotech 100UPG Ultra-Precision Aspheric Grinder at SPIE Optifab in Rochester, NY the week of October 14th, 2013.

Nanotech has continued its history of setting new industry standards in the ultra-precision machining systems field with their latest innovation. The Nanotech 100UPG is the most technically advanced aspheric grinder available, with a great emphasis having been placed on making operation of this system easy and intuitive. Whether the application is Tungsten Carbide / Silicon Carbide precision optical mold inserts or aspheric glass lenses, this total flood coolant containment design has been engineered to add value to the process in terms of both efficiency and performance. Available in either XZ or XZB configurations, the machine offers a 100mm diameter swing capacity for optical grinding. It can also serve as an ultra-precision diamond turning system with a 250mm diameter capacity.

“One of the shortcomings with more traditional ultra-precision machining/grinding systems has been in offering customers the complete manufacturing solution. When we started this development project our goal was to not only design a superior grinding platform with state-of-the-art mechanics and control, but to also design and implement the tools and devices required for turnkey manufacturing. This included such features as in-situ automated wheel dressing and probing, in-situ metrology and correction, process monitoring with vision techniques, as well as touch probing for dimensional control. Our goal was to incorporate all this into a single system. I am pleased to say that our team here at MNTS has not only met this challenge, but they exceeded our expectations,” notes Tom Dupell, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer for Nanotech.