Nonvolumetric Molding

Ebook Topic:
Nonvolumetric Molding

Book: Field Guide to Molded Optics

Author(s): Michael Schaub, Alan Symmons

Published: 2016

https://doi.org/10.1117/3.2230581.ch55

Abstract

Nonvolumetric or free molding does not rely on tooling to restrict the flow of glass, but rather allows the glass to form on its own. The finished component must then be post-processed in order to have an effective final shape.
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