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Producing method for optical element molding die and producing method for optical element

US7060175B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2002
Grant dateJun 13, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29D11/00432
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of producing an optical element forming die, includes the steps of: cutting a base member to form a base optical surface of the base member while rotating the base member; cutting an outer circumferential surface of the base member so that an optical axis of the base optical surface is identical to a rotation center of the outer circumferential surface of the base member while rotating the base member; forming an optical surface having a predetermined pattern onto the base optical surface of the base member; forming an electroforming mold having an optical transfer surface complementary to the optical surface of the base member by electroforming wherein the electroforming is conducted with the base member; and cutting an outer circumferential surface of the electroforming mold on the basis of the outer circumferential surface of the base member.

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