Application of RISA grinding method to multiple optical glasses

A more efficient and precise grinding method for optical glasses is demanded to improve lens quality and productivity. The Reaction Induced Slurry Assisted (RISA) grinding method enhances the ability of ductile regime grinding by utilizing the chemical mechanical action of cerium oxide slurry. In this study, the grinding performance of RISA grinding to multiple optical glasses is experimentally evaluated. The result shows that RISA grinding efficiently produces a fine quality surface of crown glass with high Si-O bond content.