Investigation of the dual-parameter material removal framework for coordinated multi-TlFs planning in magnetorheological jet polishing

Abstract

Magnetorheological jet polishing (MJP) is a non-contact, deterministic technique for ultra-precision fabrication of hard and brittle optical materials. To address efficiency and scalability, this work develops a dual-parameter material removal model through dimensional analysis, coupling jet pressure and dwell time for flexible tool influence function (TIF) adaptation. A parameter planning algorithm is then established to allocate dwell times among multiple TIFs, enabling fabrication of microlens arrays (MLAs) with varying feature-to-spot ratios (FSRs). Experiments reveal controllable subunit geometry, stable optical parameters, and edge effects evolving from amplification in small arrays to attenuation or reversal in larger ones, in agreement with model predictions. The proposed model and algorithm provide stable topography control and optical optimization across multiple array scales, demonstrating effectiveness for large-scale MLA fabrication and potential applicability to planar, spherical, and aspherical optical surfaces.

Keywords

Magnetorheological jet polishing / Ultra-presion fabrication / Material removal modelling / Parameter planning algorithm / Micro cutting

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Higher Education Press 2026

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