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Micro Rod Lens Cylindrical Endoscopes Grin Glasses Lens Optical Rod Lens
In the sophisticated field of minimally invasive medical technology and industrial borescope inspection, the Micro Rod Lens and Grin Glasses Lens represent the pinnacle of light transmission in confined spaces. A Micro Rod Lens is a specialized Optical Rod Lens that functions as an image relay component, maintaining high-resolution visual data over the length of an endoscope's shaft. Unlike standard optics, these Cylindrical Endoscopes components utilize their length-to-diameter ratio to minimize light loss and chromatic aberration. By integrating Grin Glasses Lens (Gradient Index) technology, engineers can achieve a continuous change in refractive index, allowing for smooth light bending without the need for complex multi-lens assemblies. Our production of the Micro Rod Lens focuses on extreme precision, ensuring that each Optical Rod Lens delivers the clarity required for life-critical Cylindrical Endoscopes procedures.
Technical Specifications: Benchmarks of Micro Rod and Grin Optics
The following table outlines the professional standards for our Micro Rod Lens and Grin Glasses Lens series, specifically optimized for Cylindrical Endoscopes.
Feature
Micro Rod Lens / Optical Rod Lens
Grin Glasses Lens
Material Substrate
N-BK7, Fused Silica, or Sapphire
Gradient Index Doped Glass
Diameter Range
0.2mm to 10.0mm
0.5mm to 3.0mm
Length Tolerance
±0.01mm to ±0.05mm
±0.02mm
Surface Quality
20-10 to 10-5 Scratch-Dig
40-20 Scratch-Dig
Refractive Profile
Constant (Homogeneous)
Parabolic (Gradient Index)
End Face Flatness
λ/4 to λ/10 @ 633nm
λ/2 @ 633nm
Angular Precision
< 1 arc minute
N/A (Internal Gradients)
Application
Cylindrical Endoscopes Relays
Micro Rod Lens Objectives
General Specifications
Parameter
Specification Range
Range of diameter
Dia.0.7mm-Dia.400mm
Range of curve radius
R1.5-R∞ etc
Tolerance of diameter
+/-0.1, +/-0.01, +/-0.005 etc.
Surface of diameter
λ, 1/2λ, 1/4λ, 1/10λ etc
Tolerance of Thickness
+/-0.1, +/-0.05, +/-0.01 etc
Centration
+/-2', +/-1' etc
Aperture N
5, 1 etc
Irregularity ΔN
2, 1, 0.5, 0.2 etc
Surface quality
60/40, 40/20, 20/10, 10/5 etc
Product Images
Application Areas
Medical Endoscopy: Using the Micro Rod Lens in arthroscopes, cystoscopes, and laparoscopes for high-resolution internal imaging.
Industrial Borescopes: Deploying the Optical Rod Lens for inspecting aircraft engines and narrow piping systems.
Fiber Optic Coupling: Utilizing the Grin Glasses Lens to focus light from laser diodes into single-mode fibers.
Micro-Robotics: Integrating the Micro Rod Lens and Grin Glasses Lens into miniature robotic vision systems for precision tasks.
Expert Product FAQ: Mastering the Micro Rod Lens and Grin Optics
This section provides technical insights into the selection and use of the Micro Rod Lens, Grin Glasses Lens, and Optical Rod Lens.
Q1: What is the main difference between a standard relay lens and a Micro Rod Lens?
Answer: A standard relay uses multiple individual lenses with air gaps. A Micro Rod Lens is a solid Optical Rod Lens that uses the glass medium itself to relay the image. In Cylindrical Endoscopes, this reduces the number of surfaces where light can be lost and simplifies the mechanical assembly.
Q2: How does a Grin Glasses Lens improve the performance of an Optical Rod Lens system?
Answer: A Grin Glasses Lens does not rely on surface curvature to bend light; it uses internal material gradients. This allows the Grin Glasses Lens to have a flat face, which is ideal for the tip of Cylindrical Endoscopes where a Micro Rod Lens must interface with the environment.
Q3: Can the Micro Rod Lens be customized for specific lengths?
Answer: Absolutely. We provide Optical Rod Lens customization where the length can be precisely matched to your Cylindrical Endoscopes housing. The Micro Rod Lens can be cut and polished to any specified focal or relay length.
Q4: Are these Optical Rod Lens components resistant to autoclaving?
Answer: Yes. When made from sapphire or high-temperature glass, the Micro Rod Lens and Grin Glasses Lens can withstand standard medical sterilization protocols, ensuring the Cylindrical Endoscopes remain reliable over hundreds of uses.
Q5: What coating options are available for the Micro Rod Lens?
Answer: We offer Broadband Anti-Reflective (BBAR) coatings specifically for the Micro Rod Lens and Grin Glasses Lens. This increases the light transmission of the Optical Rod Lens by reducing reflections at the entry and exit faces of the Cylindrical Endoscopes.
Company Details
Bronze Gleitlager
,
Bronze Sleeve Bushings
and
Graphite Plugged Bushings
from Quality China Factory
Business Type:
Manufacturer
Year Established:
2009
Total Annual:
8000000-10000000
Employee Number:
45~100
Ecer Certification：
Verified Supplier
1. We possess comprehensive capabilities in design, production and sales, providing customers with one-stop convenient procurement services and saving a great deal of time and cost for both new and existing projects.
2. We have tens of thousands of optical molds and samples, offering customers low-... 1. We possess comprehensive capabilities in design, production and sales, providing customers with one-stop convenient procurement services and saving a great deal of time and cost for both new and existing projects.
2. We have tens of thousands of optical molds and samples, offering customers low-...
