A convenient fabrication method of glass helicoid

In this paper, we present a new and simple method to produce larger height (with millimeter-sized) helical surface compared with the other methods. During the process, a convenient method for the fabrication of the helical substrate made of B270 glass by using a smart oven is presented. A Global 7107 Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) is used for the detection of the glass helicoid. The experimental results proved to be in agreement with the theoretical prediction within the uncertainty of the error and can satisfied our requirement. Moreover, this method seems easy and simple to produce larger height helical surface compared with other ways mentioned in the literature.