Polymer optics: a manufacturer's perspective on the factors that contribute to successful programs

William S. Beich; Nicholas Turner

doi:10.1117/12.861364

12 August 2010 Polymer optics: a manufacturer's perspective on the factors that contribute to successful programs

William S. Beich, Nicholas Turner

Proceedings Volume 7788, Polymer Optics Design, Fabrication, and Materials; 778805 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.861364
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2010, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Precision polymer optics is a key enabling technology allowing the deployment of sophisticated devices with increasingly complex optics on a cost competitive basis. This is possible because of the incredible versatility that polymer optics offers the designer. The unique nature of injection molding demands a very disciplined approach during the component design and development phase. All too often this process is poorly understood. We will discuss best practices when working with a polymer optics manufacturer. This will be done through an examination of the process of creating state-of-the-art polymer optics and a review of the cost tradeoffs between design tolerances, production volumes, and mold cavitation.

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William S. Beich and Nicholas Turner "Polymer optics: a manufacturer's perspective on the factors that contribute to successful programs", Proc. SPIE 7788, Polymer Optics Design, Fabrication, and Materials, 778805 (12 August 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.861364

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