Review of molding machine technology for precision glass molding of chalcogenide glass

Alan Symmons; Brent Binkley

doi:10.1117/12.2587917

12 April 2021 Review of molding machine technology for precision glass molding of chalcogenide glass

Alan Symmons, Brent Binkley

Proceedings Volume 11737, Advanced Optics for Imaging Applications: UV through LWIR VI; 1173708 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2587917
Event: SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, 2021, Online Only

Abstract

Precision glass molding (PGM) of chalcogenide lenses has become an enabling technology for high volume thermal imaging applications. The molding machines that facilitate this technology vary widely in design, functionality, and cost. The machines range from single-axis compact machines and large-scale fixed die machines to progressive transfer molding machines and highly customized systems for specialized applications such as wafer level molding. These technologies are compared and contrasted with specific attention paid to the intricacies of precision molding of chalcogenide glass.

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Alan Symmons and Brent Binkley "Review of molding machine technology for precision glass molding of chalcogenide glass", Proc. SPIE 11737, Advanced Optics for Imaging Applications: UV through LWIR VI, 1173708 (12 April 2021); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2587917

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