Achromatic cylindrical lenses are ideal for eliminating spherical and chromatic aberration at the image plane, for example using monochromatic light source, achromatic cylindrical lenses can form a 50-90% smaller spot comparing to a singlet lens.

 

Achromatic cylindrical lenses are typically introduced into system designs for the highest-power laser or imaging applications, such as anamorphic projection and anamorphic photography, Hyperion Optics can manufacture such lenses based on the custom design doublet or triplet achromatic cylindrical cemented lenses by using centering alignment device with UV curing unit, which allows us to process precision bonding and testing simultaneously. Every singlet is fully inspected before bonding.

 

We are capable of producing achromatic cylindrical lenses up to 150mm in diameter with reliable anti-reflective coatings, centering precisely controlled on the optical edging device, and surface accuracy strictly defined on Zygo. Further, we also help our clients with adopting Chinese CDGM or NHG equivalents in achromatic cylindrical design, offering a flexible and quick-turnaround solution in LRIP cases. If you need, please contact us.

 

Please check out our anamorphic lenses for more information. If you are in the stage of developing your own anamorphic lenses, don't hesitate to contact one of our optical engineers for a free consultation to receive design input/ suggestions from the manufacturing perspective.

AchromaticCylindrical Lenses	COMMERCIAL GRADE	FACTORY STANDARD	PRECISION GRADE
Size Tolerance Length/Width(mm)	+0/-0.30	+0/-0.25	+0/-0.25
Diameter (mm)	+0/-0.15	+0/-0.10	±0.025
Wedge (along axis)	5 mrad	3 mrad	1 mrad
Focal Length Tolerance (%)	±2%	±2%	±1%
Cosmetic(MIL-C-13830A)	80-50	60-40	10-5
Irregularity (Lambda @ 632.8nm)	1 L	1/2 L	1/10 L
Centration (Arc min)	<5'	<3'	<1'
Coating (T% avg)	99%	99.5%	99.5%
Materials	Optical Glasses Depends on Design

 

Our client base spans across defense, security, bioengineering, pharmaceutical, institutional, industrial, and research industries worldwide. We specialize in DFM () input from rapid prototyping to volume production. Our comprehensive metrology coupled with cost-effective philosophy can help Hyperion customers obtain a competitive edge in the global market.