Injection Molding Of Plastic Optics

Ulrich Greis; Gunther Kirchhof

doi:10.1117/12.934843

10 November 1983 Injection Molding Of Plastic Optics

Ulrich Greis, Gunther Kirchhof

Proceedings Volume 0381, Optical Surface Technology; (1983) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.934843
Event: Optical Surface Technology, 1983, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Abstract

Injection molded optics, though originally limited to nonprecision applications and to components with unconventional, intricate shapes, became also important for high-quality photographic lenses during the last 15 years. This paper presents a survey of the principal optical plastics, their physical properties and some aspects concerning optical design with plastic materials. We discuss the relationship between lens quality, injection mold, and injection process. At last some examples show the imaging properties of plastic-glass systems and technical and economic limitations of the manufacturing process.

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Ulrich Greis and Gunther Kirchhof "Injection Molding Of Plastic Optics", Proc. SPIE 0381, Optical Surface Technology, (10 November 1983); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.934843

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