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Ultra-precision machining technologies are the essential methods, to obtain the highest form accuracy and surface quality. As more research findings are published, such technologies now involve complicated systems engineering and been widely used in the production of components in various aerospace, national defense, optics, mechanics, electronics, and other high-tech applications. The conception, applications and history of ultra-precision machining are introduced in this article, and the developments of ultra-precision machining technologies, especially ultra-precision grinding, ultra-precision cutting and polishing are also reviewed. The current state and problems of this field in China are analyzed. Finally, the development trends of this field and the coping strategies employed in China to keep up with the trends are discussed.
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ultra-precision grinding
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ultra-precision cutting
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ultra-precision polishing
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research status in China
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development tendency
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Julong YUAN, Binghai LYU, Wei HANG, Qianfa DENG.
Review on the progress of ultra-precision machining technologies.
Front. Mech. Eng., 2017, 12(2): 158-180 DOI:10.1007/s11465-017-0455-9
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