Specifying an asphere begins with a custom aspheric form, often fit to the Forbes Q Polynomial (Figure 1) or the Even Aspheric Equation (Figure 2).

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Tolerancing optical lenses in transmission rather than reflection offers financial, performance and delivery advantages to a given class of aspheric optics.

Optical systems integrators rely on Optimax to deliver high-quality aspheric lenses with the most precise focusing properties. Precision asphere manufacturing requires the right technology and know-how. We have one of the largest teams of technical experts in the industry, with years of experience tackling critical issues in aspheric lens manufacturing. Our unique expertise in specifying, manufacturing, tolerancing, and measuring aspheres allows us to develop innovative and collaborative partnerships with our customers, adding the maximum value to end-users.

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The similarities and differences between tolerancing, manufacturing, and measuring spherical and aspheric surfaces are important.

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Describing form involves specifying Vertex Radius (I/C). Conic Constant (k) and applicable Aspheric Coefficients (a). Including a Sag Table (Figure 3) provides reference information to check correct data entry for each manufacturing or metrology tool used. We accept asphere designs from our customers in manufacturing drawing format or by optical design software files (preferably, Zemax).

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Our aspherical lenses enable optical designers to overcome the intrinsic aberrations associated with spherical lenses, and to reduce system size and weight, ultimately leading to optical setups that are more compact and efficient than conventional systems. Optimax specializes in manufacturing high-quality aspheric lenses; leading the way with unmatched investment in cutting-edge equipment and testing, this allows us to develop deeply collaborative partnerships with our customers, adding maximum value to end-users.

An asphere is an optical element with one or more aspheric surfaces – a complex surface with non-constant curvature. These unique geometries have the ability to impart superior performance to optical systems by mitigating spherical aberrations. For imaging systems, aspheres enable clearer, sharper images. Additionally, a single aspheric optic can often be used in place of multiple optical elements, allowing for smaller and lighter systems.

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There are many topics to consider during aspheric lens design, including geometrical restrictions that hinder producing particular aspheric shapes. Understanding these restrictions will help drive costs.

A wide range of manufacturing platforms accompany this wide range of metrology tools – again, industry-available and Optimax-built tools for aspheric grinding, polishing, deterministic finishing, and smoothing. This wide range of solutions allows us to provide customers with high-quality, precision aspheres with few limitations.

Our team is well versed in providing manufacturability feedback and providing cost and lead time trade-offs for various tolerancing schemes. If you have a question about your design, don’t hesitate to contact Optimax.

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The foundation of our optics manufacturing expertise is the breadth of our metrology knowledge. After all, as the old adage states, “if you can’t measure it, you can’t make it.” Our metrology solutions range from industry-available tools to Optimax-built systems, including custom interferometric test set-ups, stitching interferometry, non-contact and contact profilometers, and high-precision CMM instruments.

Recent design methods and software advances make it much easier to design aspheric surfaces that actually work in production and test by considering manufacturability issues at the earliest possible stage …

Optimax improved the reliability of asphere polishing platforms at a demonstrated level. Download our technical paper today to learn about our results.

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We are a world leader in high precision optical manufacturing, delivering custom optics to a wide range of innovators around the globe. Meeting these goals demands the right people. Teamwork, adaptability, and an enthusiastic approach to problem-solving are central to the Optimax culture. But what unites all our employees best is a hunger to continuously learn. We strive to find driven individuals who are committed to lifelong learning; who will continue to add value in their work throughout long and successful careers.

At Optimax, we are manufacturing the future, creating the highest precision optics underlying high-tech systems in key markets and applications. We offer rapid and expedited delivery upon request and are committed to our customers in the long term.

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