OPTIMIZATION OF ALUMINUM OPTICAL TABLE PRODUCTION

• Published in: Annals of DAAAM & proceedings p. 631
• Main Authors: Cerveny, Jakub, Povolny, Michal, Kroft, Lubos
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: DAAAM International Vienna 01.01.2021
• Subjects: Aluminum alloys; Aluminum industry; Chemical industry; Chemicals; Herbicides; Innovations; Machining; Pesticides industry; Production processes
• ISSN: 1726-9679; 1726-9679
• DOI: 10.2507/32nd.daaam.proceedings.089

Machining of aluminum optical tables is a current topic due to its relevance to laboratory research in the field of laser technology, but also in the pharmaceutical or chemical industries. The purpose of this article is to present proposals to produce aluminum optical tables using modern machining methods focused on the production of holes and threads with qualitative aspects for the use of optical tables in vacuum atmosphere. Firstly, the main product, the machine and the original production method will be introduced. Subsequently, modern methods and tools for potential production improvement will be introduced. The third part deals with an experiment focused on the creation of threaded holes and their qualitative evaluation. The last part evaluates the economic aspect of production. To summarize the results, it is impossible to neglect the fact that innovations in cutting tools for aluminum alloys are a big step forward in mechanical engineering. The impact these tools have on production is very much needed, especially in industries such as the laser industry, where high demands are placed on quality, which is amplified by using optical tables in a vacuum. At the same time, they have a very positive effect on the economic aspect of production, which cannot be neglected while planning a production. Keywords: optical table; Aluminum alloy; Drilling; Threading.