The Optical Element Fabrication Process

Robert E. Parks

doi:10.1117/12.959116

16 September 1980 The Optical Element Fabrication Process

Robert E. Parks

Proceedings Volume 0237, 1980 International Lens Design Conference; (1980) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.959116
Event: 1980 International Lens Design Conference, 1980, Oakland, United States

Abstract

The seven steps in the fabrication of a lens are discussed and examples are included to indicate the complexity of some of the steps. The types of tooling required are described as well as the accuracy to which some of the steps can be performed. Emphasis is on the practical aspects of manufacture.

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Robert E. Parks "The Optical Element Fabrication Process", Proc. SPIE 0237, 1980 International Lens Design Conference, (16 September 1980); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.959116

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