What is a Plano Convex Cylindrical Lens?
A plano convex cylindrical lens is an optical component with one flat surface and one convex cylindrical surface. Unlike a conventional spherical lens, its optical power is primarily applied in one direction, making it suitable for controlled one-dimensional light focusing and shaping.
How Does a Plano Convex Cylindrical Lens Work?
The curved cylindrical surface changes the direction of light along one optical axis, while the flat surface provides the corresponding optical interface. This geometry allows the lens to focus or expand light in one direction while maintaining limited optical effect along the perpendicular axis.
Specifications of Plano Convex Cylindrical Lens
| Material | N-BK7 |
| Size | 20*300mm |
| Focal length | 300mm |
| Center thickness | 4mm |
| Edge thickness | 3.7mm |
| Coating | AR@400-700nm T>99% |
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Key Features
- Plano convex cylindrical geometry
- One flat optical surface
- One precision convex cylindrical surface
- Controlled one-directional optical power
- Accurate radius of curvature
- High quality optical surfaces
- Stable dimensional performance
- Customized optical specifications
Optical Characteristics
The cylindrical geometry provides optical power primarily along one axis. This makes the lens useful for applications requiring controlled line focusing, beam shaping, or directional optical modification. The optical performance depends on the material, radius, thickness, surface accuracy, and dimensional tolerances.
Applications
- Beam shaping systems
- Line focusing systems
- Optical imaging assemblies
- Machine vision equipment
- Measurement systems
- Laboratory optical instruments
- Precision optical assemblies
Customization Options
- Lens length and width
- Center thickness
- Radius of curvature
- Optical material
- Surface quality
- Dimensional tolerance
- Edge processing
- Optical coating
Manufacturing of Plano Convex Cylindrical Lenses
We provide precision manufacturing of plano convex cylindrical lenses according to optical drawings and technical specifications. Cutting, grinding, cylindrical surface generation, polishing, edging, coating, and inspection can be controlled according to the required optical and mechanical parameters.
People Also Ask (FAQs)
Can the radius of a plano convex cylindrical lens be customized?
Yes. The cylindrical radius can be customized according to the required focal characteristics and optical design.
Can plano convex cylindrical lenses be manufactured according to drawings?
Yes. Dimensions, radius, thickness, material, surface quality, edge processing, and coating specifications can be manufactured according to customer drawings.
Why Choose Our Plano Convex Cylindrical Lenses?
- Precision cylindrical surface processing
- Accurate radius control
- High quality optical polishing
- Customized optical materials
- Accurate dimensional control
- Optional optical coating solutions
- Prototype and production support
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