Trioptics GmbH presents the fast and high-precision AspheroCheck UP centration system for fully automated quality control of aspheres at Laser 2017 in Munich.
Lenses with aspherical surfaces are frequently used these days, particularly in small and light high performance optics, in order to reduce spherical aberration. However, conventional testing systems can only ensure the precision of the asphere manufacturing up to a certain degree. While the decentration of an aspherical surface can be determined with the centration measurement that is also used for spherical lenses, determining a possible tilt requires an additional, off-axial test. Both measurement parameters are covered by the new AspheroCheck UP measurement system, which Trioptics GmbH is presenting for the first time at Laser 2017 in Munich.
In order to ensure the best possible measurement precision, a completely automated measurement process that requires no manual interaction was implemented in the AspheroCheck UP. It starts with measurement of the surface decentration. This is based on the established measurement process of the OptiCentric systems, which precisely measures the centers of curvature of both lens surfaces. This forms the basis for the subsequent alignment of the lens, in which the paraxial optical axis is brought into alignment with the rotation axis of the system by a motorized tilt and shift table. Finally, the surface tilt is measured by a non-contact sensor.
The positioning of the sensor plays an important role in achieving optimal measurement results with respect to tilt. The system calculates this from the previously entered lens data and automatically guides the sensor to the right angle, at the right height and the right distance from the sample.
The fast, precise and operator-independent quality control possible with AspheroCheck UP makes the system particularly well suited for use in production facilities. This is also thanks to the compact structure of the device, which combines the measurement technology, a full-fledged PC workstation and storage for accessories.
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