Manufacturing plastic injection optical molds

David Bourque

doi:10.1117/12.798467

11 September 2008 Manufacturing plastic injection optical molds

David Bourque

Proceedings Volume 7061, Novel Optical Systems Design and Optimization XI; 706117 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.798467
Event: Optical Engineering + Applications, 2008, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

ABCO Tool & Die, Inc. is a mold manufacturer specializing in the manufacturing of plastic injection molds for molded optical parts. The purpose of this presentation is to explain the concepts and procedures required to build a mold that produces precision optical parts. Optical molds can produce a variety of molded parts ranging from safety eyewear to sophisticated military lens parts, which must meet precise optical specifications. The manufacturing of these molds begins with the design engineering of precision optical components. The mold design and the related optical inserts are determined based upon the specific optical criteria and optical surface geometry. The mold manufacturing techniques will be based upon the optical surface geometry requirements and specific details. Manufacturing processes used will be specific to prescribed geometrical surface requirements of the molded part. The combined efforts result in a robust optical mold which can produce molded parts that meet the most precise optical specifications.

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David Bourque "Manufacturing plastic injection optical molds", Proc. SPIE 7061, Novel Optical Systems Design and Optimization XI, 706117 (11 September 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.798467

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