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Head-Up (HUD) molds

  • Application Head - Up Display Mold +


    Goal: Demonstrate high speed machining of a lens array on nickel plated steel 

    Process: Use a Nanoform® X (Freeform L, Nanoform 700, or Nanoform L 1000) and Fast Tool Servo (FTS500) to machine an array of concave aspheres on an aspheric nickel plated steel mold for automotive headlamp optics molds 

    FTS Details: 
    Peak acceleration: 200 m/sec2 
    Travel: 500 µm 
    Typical form: < 0.3 µm PV 
    Typical finish: < 5 nm Ra 

    Part Details:
    Material: NiP 
    Size: 65 x 55 mm 
    Shape: Concave asphere 

    Tool Details    : 
    Radius: 0.505 mm Rake angle: 0° 

    Process Details: 
    Spindle speed: 500 mm/min 
         (constant surface speed) 
    Feed per revolution: 4 µm/rev 
    Coolant: OMS 

    Results
    Machining Time: 3 hrs. 
    Surface finish: 1.74 nm Ra 
        (0.08 mm gaussian filter) 
    Surface finish: 2.15 nm Rq 
        (0.08 mm gaussian filter) 
    Cosmetics: 
    Good Form accuracy: < 1 µm PV

  • Enabling Technologies: Large Frame Machines, High Capacity Spindles, C Axis, Adaptive Control Technology (ACT) +




    If you are looking to manufacture Head-up Display molds for automotive or aerospace applications, the Nanoform® 700 ultra or Nanoform® L 1000, are uniquely positioned to meet your needs. 

    When equipped with an HD-160 spindle with a C axis and Adaptive Control Technology (ACT) there is no better solution in the market today for this application.

    The stiftness and dampening of the HD-160 results in improved surface finish and the capacity for large parts and fixtures. The HD-160 has an ultimate load capacity of 170 Kg (375 lbs.) 

    Precitech's C axis and high resolution encoder, with feedback resolution of 0.010 arc-sec, and servo tuning algorithims allow for tight control of the rotary position of the spindle. The result is the capability to manufacture high accuracy freeform shapes with superior surface finish using XZC machining. 

    Finally, Adaptive Control Technology (ACT), exclusively offered by Precitech, utilizes a unique learning algorithum to eliminate errors in X and Z that repeat with spindle position. This allows you to increase the spindle speed, reducing manufacturing time while improving form error.

    Accommodate large and heavy parts 
    — HS 160 spindle

    Manufacture non-rotationally symetric freeform shapes 
    — Rotary C axis

    Improve form and reduce machining time
    — Adaptive Control Technology (ACT)

  • Brochures +


    Automotive industry solutions brochure - English