Molding Plano-Convex Lenses Using a through-Hole WC/Co Plate as the Mold

Abstract:

This study aims to fabricate the plano-convex lens by glass molding process using a through-hole WC/Co plate as the mold. The effects of temperature, applied loadand arc chamfer on the surface morphology, curvature, and peak height of plano-convex lenses were investigated. The through-hole mold with arc chamfer favors stress release and avoids cracks and surface mark. A higher temperature favors glass material flowing outwards rather than downwards, which results in the molded lens with a smaller curvature and bigger size.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 217-219)
• Pages: 2138-2141
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.217-219.2138
• Online since: November 2012
• Authors: Kung Jeng Ma, Hsi Hsin Chien, Jing Kung Huang, Choung Lii Chao
• Keywords: Molding, Plano-Convex Glass Lens, Through Hole Mold

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