Process Simulation

Ebook Topic:
Process Simulation

Book: Field Guide to Molded Optics

Author(s): Michael Schaub, Alan Symmons

Published: 2016

https://doi.org/10.1117/3.2230581.ch43

Abstract

The precision glass molding process can be simulated using finite element analysis (FEA). The simulation can be used to predict the residual stress within the glass after molding and aid in the selection of optimum molding temperatures and materials.
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