Spherical Lenses

Manufacturing Redundancy in Multiple Factories Across the US, Singapore, and Japan

Prototype Through High Volume Production Capabilities

Large Variety of SCHOTT, Ohara, and CDGM Glass Types

Build-to-Print Capabilities

Standard and Custom Coating Options Available

Edmund Optics^® manufactures millions of stock and custom precision spherical lenses for applications in the Advanced Medical Diagnostics, Testing & Measurement, Semiconductor, R&D, and Defense markets around the globe. Singlets, doublets, and triplets from a wide range of SCHOTT, Ohara, and CDGM glasses are manufactured and coated in our state-of-the-art facilities in Japan, Singapore, and the United States. Whether your application calls for stock components from our vast inventory, a build-to-print lens, or a fully customized design effort, our expert optical design and manufacturing engineers can develop solutions to meet your needs. Contact us today to speak with an expert or receive an expedited quote.

Capabilities

Edmund Optics^® is a leading manufacturer of spherical lenses, producing millions of precision quality lenses every year. Whether you require small quantities of spherical lenses for prototyping, a few dozen for pre-production, or large volumes for full-scale production, Edmund Optics^® has the capabilities to ensure the success of your projects.

Spherical Lens Manufacturing Specifications

Commercial

Precision

High Precision

Diameter

4 – 200mm

Diameter Tolerance

+0/-0.100mm

+0/-0.025mm

+0/-0.010mm

Thickness Tolerance

±0.100mm

±0.050mm

±0.010mm

Sag Height

±0.050mm

±0.025mm

±0.010mm

Clear Aperture

80%

90%

Radius

±0.3%

±0.1%

Fix to Test Plate

Power (P - V) @ 632.8nm

3.0λ

1.5λ

λ/2

Irregularity (P - V) @ 632.8nm

1.0λ

λ/4

λ/40

Centering (Beam Deviation)

3 arcmin

1 arcmin

0.5 arcmin

Bevel (Face width @45 degrees)

<1.0mm

<0.5mm

<0.25mm

Surface Quality

80-50

40-20

10-5

Manufacturing Equipment

Conventional Grinding Machines
High-Speed Grinding Machines
High-Speed Lapping Machines
Conventional Polishing Machines
High-Speed Polishing Machines
QED MRF Machines for Fine Finishing
Centering Machines

Metrology

Zygo^® VeriFire™ High Resolution InterferometersInterferometers are instruments used to measure small displacements, refractive index changes, and surface irregularities. They split light from a single source into two separate beams that travel different optical paths before recombining. Interference fringes are then formed, which provides information on the difference in optical path length between the two paths. Interferometers are often used to measure the surface accuracy of optics.
Zygo^® NewView White Light InterferometersInterferometers are instruments used to measure small displacements, refractive index changes, and surface irregularities. They split light from a single source into two separate beams that travel different optical paths before recombining. Interference fringes are then formed, which provides information on the difference in optical path length between the two paths. Interferometers are often used to measure the surface accuracy of optics.
Zygo^® GPI 4” Aperture Vertical and Horizontal InterferometersInterferometers are instruments used to measure small displacements, refractive index changes, and surface irregularities. They split light from a single source into two separate beams that travel different optical paths before recombining. Interference fringes are then formed, which provides information on the difference in optical path length between the two paths. Interferometers are often used to measure the surface accuracy of optics.
Xonox InterferometersInterferometers are instruments used to measure small displacements, refractive index changes, and surface irregularities. They split light from a single source into two separate beams that travel different optical paths before recombining. Interference fringes are then formed, which provides information on the difference in optical path length between the two paths. Interferometers are often used to measure the surface accuracy of optics.
Spherometers Spherometers are instruments used for the precise measurement of the radius of curvature of a sphere or a curved surface, such as the surface of a lens., CalipersCalipers are tools used to measure the distance between opposite sides of an object and are used for dimensional measurements of optics. , Dial IndicatorsDial indicators accurately measure small distances and angles and are used for dimensional measurements of optics.
TRIOPTICS Opticentric^® Centration Measurement MachinesCentration Measurement Machines are used to measure the misalignment between the mechanical and optical axes of lenses.
Zeiss Contura G2 CMMsCMMs, or coordinate measuring machines, are instruments used for measuring the physical dimensions of optics. They can be computer controlled or manually operated.
Olympus MX51 Microscopes Microscopes are used to determine the surface quality of optics.
Brysen Rev R Scratch-Dig SetsScratch-dig sets are reference pieces of glass used to determine the surface quality of optics following the U.S. Standard MIL-PRF-13830B.

Selecting the Right Spherical Optic

Edmund Optics^® has the expertise to provide stock and custom spherical optics. Our specialty is plano-convex (PCX), double-convex (DCX), plano-concave (PCV), double-concave (DCV), and achromatic lenses. Contact us with your requirements and our expert staff of optical manufacturing engineers will work closely with you to make sure we deliver spherical optics that meet your system's needs within your budget constraints.

Achromatic
Plano-Convex
Double-Convex
Plano-Concave
Double-Concave

Achromatic

Ideal for Polychromatic Imaging Applications
Feature Low-Index and High-Index Elements for Higher Performance Optimization Compared to Singlet Lenses

Spherical Lenses

Capabilities

Manufacturing Equipment

Metrology

Selecting the Right Spherical Optic

Achromatic

Plano-Convex

Double-Convex

Plano-Concave

Double-Concave

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Servicing our customers through specialized solutions:

One-stop shop for
the best brands and products
in optics and photonics

Custom and volume
manufacturer of quality optical and
imaging components and systems

Spherical Lenses

Capabilities

Manufacturing Equipment

Metrology

Selecting the Right Spherical Optic

Achromatic

Plano-Convex

Double-Convex

Plano-Concave

Double-Concave

How Would You Like to Contact Us?

Servicing our customers through specialized solutions:

One-stop shop for the best brands and products in optics and photonics

Custom and volumemanufacturer of quality optical andimaging components and systems

One-stop shop for
the best brands and products
in optics and photonics

Custom and volume
manufacturer of quality optical and
imaging components and systems