Son-x Ultrasonic Assist System (UTS2, Germany)
The new l00kHz (10 × ten thousand hertz) ultrasonic assist system UTS2 from Son-x, Germany, enables direct ultraprecision machining of steel in any geometry. UTS2 operates at a distinctive frequency of 100 kHz to achieve maximum machining efficiency while maintaining precision. The innovative process enables high-precision cutting of steel, alloys, and certain glass types, with surface quality of Ra<3 nm and PV<200 μm. Optical moldmaking is a classic application.
Specification Snapshot
Power Supply Voltage [Power requirements: <5A, 50-60Hz]
110-220 V
Power Supply Current [Power requirements: 110-220V, 50-60Hz]
<5 A
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Overview
The new l00kHz (10 × ten thousand hertz) ultrasonic assist system UTS2 from Son-x, Germany, enables direct ultraprecision machining of steel in any geometry. UTS2 operates at a distinctive frequency of 100 kHz to achieve maximum machining efficiency while maintaining precision. The innovative process enables high-precision cutting of steel, alloys, and certain glass types, with surface quality of Ra<3 nm and PV<200 μm. Optical moldmaking is a classic application.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Vibration frequency | 100000 Hz |
| Vibration amplitude | 0.1-2 μm |
| Toolholder dimensions [Width/depth/height] | 79/160/107 |
| Ultrasonic generator dimensions [Width/depth/height] | 365/390/135 |
| Toolholder weight | 1.2 kg |
| Tool overhang [Geometric degree of freedom in the Z axis; customizable] | >50 mm |
| Tool height above the base plate [Customizable] | 16 mm |
| Power Supply Voltage [Power requirements: <5A, 50-60Hz] | 110-220 V |
| Power Supply Current [Power requirements: 110-220V, 50-60Hz] | <5 A |
| Power Supply Frequency [Power requirements: 110-220V, <5A] | 50-60 Hz |
| Power Dissipation | Average 200 |
| Recommended lubrication | Spray |
| Additional cooling system | Not required |
| Surface Roughness Ra [Technical specification table on page 2] | ~3 nm |
| Surface Figure Accuracy PV [Technical specification table on page 2] | <200 |
Applications
1. Optical moldmaking: the principal application of UTS2 is the manufacture of optical mold inserts, including aspheric, freeform, and microstructured geometries. Hardened steel can now be machined directly without nickel plating. These hardened-steel inserts are used for injection molding plastic lenses or molding glass lenses and are more durable than conventional nickel-plated inserts. 2. Optical lens manufacture: some glasses, including N-BK7 and N-FKS, can be cut directly, for example for rapid prototyping. 3. Precision mechanical components: precision-mechanical applications such as high-quality watch parts, mirror components, or laboratory standards. 4. Lens-group mold inserts: for metal or plastic processing.
Key Features
UTS2 enables direct cutting of steel and some glass materials with precision single-crystal diamond turning tools. The piezoelectrically driven ultrasonic assist system feeds the tool in a linear oscillating motion at a distinctive frequency of 100 000 Hz, extending diamond tool life by an order of magnitude. Its compact design allows UTS2 to be retrofitted easily to any commercially available precision or ultraprecision machine. A mechanical height-adjustment device is also available for machines without a vertical axis. Based on a plug-and-play principle, UTS2 offers simple, intuitive operation and immediate, efficient integration. Diamond tools can be purchased from commercial suppliers, without restriction on cutting-edge geometry. Processing benefits: 1. Improved tool cooling inhibits chemical interactions and prevents diamond-tool graphitization at high temperatures. 2. Reduced friction and pressure lower tool wear. Technical advantages: UTS2 follows the principle of ultrasonic-assisted machining, setting the diamond tool into linear oscillation in the cutting direction at 100 000 Hz. High-frequency vibration repeatedly separates the cutting tool from the material. Contact between the diamond tool and material lasts only approximately 2 μs per cycle, accounting for 20% of total processing time. Cyclic tool contact repeats 100 000 times per second. This technology delivers substantial benefits, including improved cooling and suppression of chemical wear reactions, prevents diamond-tool graphitization at high temperatures, significantly reduces diamond-tool wear, and enables direct cutting of stainless steel.
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Shanghai Yuanch Optical Equipment Co., Ltd. was established in April 1998 and is a global trading company mainly involved in precision optics and ophthalmic optics. Products come from internationally renowned manufacturers in the industry, providing complete sets of products and services from glass materials to various processing equipment, instruments, and consumables.
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