Dear All,
We are using a ultra precision lathe with linear motor and dual V groove pin roller guideways. The machine performance in terms of surface roughness during a facing operation is consistent with nanometer range, but the form and the Pt value is in terms of sub-micron (around 300nm). The surface seems to have some circular markings(as shown in image - image not that clear) along the faced surface. The positioning of the slides seems to in nm level which is measured using laser interferometer. Also the squareness of the stages is also measure and compensated in the m/c controller. We are unable to find the reason for the ripple mark on the surface which spoils both the optical characteristics of the w/p and also the profile of the machined surface. If anyone an help me in this regards, your efforts would be appreciated. I have doubt whether the resolution of the motor or the controllers plays a role in this? If so, can we calculate the resolution of the linear motor and the controller.
Thank you all.
Regards,
Rag