Lens processing
- Melting
- Processing
- Grinding
- Fine grinding
- Polishing
- Centering
- Cleaning
- Coating
- Finished
Melting
- Mixing optical materials according to the objectives
- Preliminary melting
- Real melting
- Glass(Opaque glass)
Processing
Break the glass into proper size or Pressing
Grinding
Grind the glass to spherical shape
Using a diamond tool to grind glass surface to targeted curvature.
Grinding is finished!
Fine grinding
Using sand or diamond pellet to grind more finely.
(translucent)
Polishing
The most important process.
Using polish compound to remove small scraches
(transparent)
Centering
Grind circumference to make optical axis right at the center of lens.
Cleaning
Remove polish compound or other stain left on the surface.
Coating
Coat a thin film on surface to bring down light reflection.