Comparison of robot arm orientations in measuring precision optics

Simon Killinger

doi:10.1117/12.2632030

15 July 2022 Comparison of robot arm orientations in measuring precision optics

Simon Killinger

Proceedings Volume 12298, Ninth European Seminar on Precision Optics Manufacturing; 122980E (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2632030
Event: Ninth European Seminar on Precision Optics Manufacturing, 2022, Teisnach, Germany

Abstract

In precision optics manufacturing metrology is of particular importance. Especially for measuring freeform optics only few technologies are available, since the complex surface shape demands a high degree of freedom from the measuring device. Hence freeform surfaces are mostly measured using expensive coordinate measuring machines. At the TC Teisnach Optik we have been working on a metrology system for variable freeform surfaces using an industrial robot. This approach is challenging, since a regular industrial robot is not designed to meet the positioning accuracy needed for measuring precision optics. In this contribution we tested the possible accuracy of the robot without the use of additional accuracy improving extensions when positioning the device under test in respect to the measuring equipment. Therefore, we used a plane lens as the specimen which the robot places respecting to a dial gauge with different orientations of the robot arm. Thus, we tested the measurement accuracy in order to see the impact of the robot orientation on the positioning accuracy.

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Simon Killinger "Comparison of robot arm orientations in measuring precision optics", Proc. SPIE 12298, Ninth European Seminar on Precision Optics Manufacturing, 122980E (15 July 2022); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2632030

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Metrology

Precision optics

Interferometers

Interferometry

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Freeform optics

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