Abstract
Binderless tungsten carbide is a material widely used for optical modeling application.
Conventional diamond turning of tungsten carbide results in rapid and catastrophic tool wear. However, with laser-assisted diamond turning, where a high intensity laser is passed through the diamond tool to the cutting edge, tungsten carbide can be directly diamond turned, improving the manufacturing efficiency of optical molds. This paper details the surface irregularly achievable with this process.
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