Re: [ATM] Polishing / Figuring Simulator

[Mark Holm <mdholm@telerama.com>]

Richard wrote:
> 
> I am currently looking at finite element analysis of a fixed
> mirror with a lap resting on it at various radial positions.

Did you model the lap with a lower modulus than the glass?

If stress is very high at the edge, and not linear working out from the
center toward the edge, then that might say a lot about certain
polishing effects, notably turned edge.  Does it seem that way to you?

-- 
Mark Holm
mdholm@telerama.com

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