Representative image. Final geometry, finish and coating are confirmed from your drawing.
Reference · TO-CYL
Cylindrical Lens
Lenses
A one-axis focusing element for laser line generation, beam shaping and astigmatic correction, supplied as plano-convex or plano-concave.
Typical values
| Parameter | Reference |
|---|---|
| Material | N-BK7 / K9; UV fused silica by review |
| Dimensions | Typical Ø12.7–50.8 mm; to drawing |
| EFL tolerance | ±2% @ 587.6 nm |
| Surface figure | λ/2 @ 633 nm standard; λ/4 by review |
| Surface quality | 60/40 standard; 40/20 by review |
| Centration | <3 arcmin standard; tighter by review |
| Clear aperture | >90% |
| Chamfer | 0.2 × 45° |
| Coating | AR / BBAR; per drawing |
Use this table to understand what is routine, what is reviewed against a drawing and where the project needs a different route.
| Parameter | Standard | By drawing review | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | N-BK7 / K9 | UV fused silica | — |
| Dimensions | To drawing; typical Ø12.7–50.8 mm | Outside this range | — |
| Surface figure | λ/2 @ 633 nm | λ/4 | — |
| Surface quality | 60/40 | 40/20 | — |
| Centration | <3 arcmin | Tighter tolerance | — |
Cylindrical lenses focus or expand light in one axis. The orientation, EFL, clear aperture and line uniformity matter more than the catalog shape. Send the beam size, working distance and required line length so the lens and mount can be reviewed together.
- Laser line generation
- Beam shaping
- Astigmatic correction
- Plano-convex or plano-concave
- N-BK7 / UVFS options
- AR coating
- Custom aspect ratio
What to include in the RFQ
The following inputs let us quote the geometry, coating and inspection route without guessing.
Request a quote for this component- 01Optical drawing with diameter, EFL or radius, center thickness and tolerances
- 02Substrate grade and wavelength band
- 03Surface figure, surface quality and centration requirements
- 04Coating curve, AOI, polarization and durability requirements
- 05Prototype and annual quantity
- 06Required inspection documents
TO-PCX-NBK7
N-BK7 Plano-Convex Lens
A single-element positive lens for focusing or collimating light, supplied in N-BK7, H-K9L or UV fused silica to your drawing.
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TO-BCX-NBK7
N-BK7 Biconvex Lens
A symmetric positive lens for imaging, relay and focusing where both conjugates are finite or the layout needs a compact element.
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TO-PCV-NBK7
N-BK7 Plano-Concave Lens
A single-element negative lens for beam expansion, divergence and compensating optical power in a compact layout.
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