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Curriculum
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- 10 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- CurriculumThis course is designed for technicians, engineers, and supervisors working in optical fabrication or quality roles or similar precision manufacturing environments. Prior knowledge of basic optics or polishing is helpful but not required.10
- 1.1Lesson 1 – Introduction to CNC Polishing
- 1.2Lesson 2 – Polyurethane & Nylon Pads
- 1.3Lesson 3 – Tool Body Materials (Cast Iron, Stainless, Aluminum, Glass)
- 1.4Lesson 4 – Zernike Terms & Wave Maps
- 1.5Lesson 5 – Form Error Identification & Correction
- 1.6Lesson 6 – Surface Roughness & Subsurface Damage
- 1.7Lesson 7 – Slurry Fundamentals (Type, APS, Shape, Distribution)
- 1.8Lesson 8 – Diamond Slurry Types (Mono-, Poly-, and Natural)
- 1.9Lesson 9 – Slurry Control, Chemistry & Suspension
- 1.10Lesson 10 – Integrated Process & Practical Insights