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Introduction to Ultra-Precision High Performance Cutting

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Over the past decades, Ultra-precision (UP) diamond machining has evolved to an established technology for generating complex optical surfaces as well as for producing parts with high mechanical accuracy [7] (see Fig. 1).

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Schönemann, L. (2022). Introduction to Ultra-Precision High Performance Cutting. In: Brinksmeier, E., Schönemann, L. (eds) Ultra-precision High Performance Cutting. Lecture Notes in Production Engineering. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83765-5_1

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