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The customer is a global optical product manufacturer producing:LED light guide platesSmartphone camera componentsAutomotive headlamp lensesDisplay diffusion panelsAnnual production:
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Mold & Die Case Study 12 / 15Optical Mold Machining Case Study
Optical molds are used to manufacture components that control, reflect, or transmit light.
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Industry Optical / Precision Mold & Die
Product Optical Injection Mold
Material S136 / NAK80 / 1.2343 / Optical Steel
Process Ultra-Precision CNC + EDM + Mirror Polishing + Laser Measurement
Machine Model HYR VMC850 (Ultra-Precision Config)
Tolerance +/-0.001-0.003 mm
Surface Finish Ra0.05-0.2 (Optical Grade)
Application Lens / Light Guide Plate / Display Components / Automotive Lighting
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Optical molds combine:Nano-Level Surface Finish+Ultra-Precision Geometry+Light Behavior Engineering+Zero Defect RequirementBecause it requires nano-level surface quality and zero defects.
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Optical molds are used to manufacture components that control, reflect, or transmit light.
What Is An Optical Mold?
An optical mold is a high-precision injection mold used to produce optical-grade plastic components with controlled light behavior.
Optical Mold BaseUltra-Precision CoreOptical Cavity SurfaceMicro Texture SurfaceMirror Polished Interface
Light Transmitting Material InjectionControlled CoolingSurface Optical ReplicationFinal Light Behavior Output
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Why Optical Mold Machining Is Extremely Difficult
Nano-Level Surface Finish+Ultra-Precision Geometry+Light Behavior Engineering+Zero Defect Requirement
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