The systematic design and prototype verification of cam-linkage polishing devices with double-circle polishing traces

Abstract

The optimum polishing traces are the double-circle polishing traces with zero-velocity deviation percentage ( V dp = 0%). In 1997, Buzzetti used the relatively high-cost programmable logic controller to control the polishing device having double-circle polishing traces with zero-velocity deviation percentage. In order to reduce the manufacturing cost, link-type and planetary-type polishers are proposed for polishing the optical fiber ferrules. However, they cannot be designed to have the double-circle polishing traces with zero-velocity deviation percentage. This article focuses on the systematic design of polishing device having double-circle polishing traces with zero-velocity deviation percentage ( V dp = 0%). In this article, two design concepts of cam-linkage polishing devices are proposed. Based on the kinematic requirements of double-circle polishing traces, the profiles of X-cam and Y-cam are synthesized. According to the simulation by “Cosmos,” the cam-linkage polishing devices have double-circle polishing traces with zero-velocity deviation percentage. Finally, the corresponding prototype of the second cam-linkage polishing device is manufactured and verifies having double-circle polishing traces with zero-velocity deviation percentage.