Mould fabrication for polymer optics

Abstract

This work is focused on the process chain for mould fabrication for the injection moulding of optical components. To achieve a good form and surface quality on steel moulds is the intention; the new process chain should consist of just 3 steps instead of 5; nickel plating and diamond turning are superseded. Manual polishing is replaced by robot polishing.

Keywords

• steel polishing
• mould fabrication
• polymer optics
• robot polishing