Angepaßte Bearbeitungsstrategien für neue Werkstoffe - der Schlüssel für hohe Bauteilqualität und Wirtschaftlichkeit

High requirements in modern technical systems often cannot be met by conventional materials, so that components made of advanced ceramics or fibre reinforced plastics are used. Full exploitation of the outstanding properties requires machining processes which preserve the material advantages on a high level of economy. This paper will give a review of the advantages of the material - adapted machining of brittle materials, which in this case comprise ceramics and optical glass.