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Method for manufacturing preforms used in molding optical elements and method for manufacturing and molding optical elements

US6007746A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 1997
Grant dateDec 28, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S425/808
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for manufacturing preforms used in molding optical elements includes: (1) forming an array made from a material for optical elements, in which a plurality of preform portions used in molding optical elements are connected; (2) applying vibration to the outer peripheral part of the preform portion in the thickness direction of the array by a pair of punches; and then (3) punching the preform portions.

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