optical lenses
Single-shot molding with low internal stress and minimal birefringence.
X2F produces optical grade lenses with tighter control of sink, stress, and variation so lens quality is built into the design, not corrected after molding.
Reduce Sink in Challenging Optics
Sink is a common source of distortion in molded lenses, especially in thicker or more demanding designs. X2F helps control sink so optical surfaces stay more consistent.
Improve quality and reduce rework.
Lower Stress for More Consistent Optics
Residual stress can create optical inconsistency and greater sensitivity across temperature. X2F helps reduce stress driven variation for more stable optical performance from part to part.
Get more consistent results with fewer corrective steps.
Hold Lens Geometry More Reliably
Warp and geometry variation can shift optical surfaces and reduce lens consistency. X2F supports tighter shape control so performance stays closer to design intent.
Reduce variation and simplify qualification.
Fewer Secondary Operations
When optical quality depends on tuning or correction later, complexity and cost go up. X2F helps deliver better lens quality in the molded part itself.
Reduce secondary operations and streamline production.
Faster Path to Customer Value
Optical programs move faster when quality is built in early. X2F helps reduce added steps, cut rework, and support a more efficient path to production.
Fewer steps. Less complexity. More value.
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Low Pressure Molding (LPM) |
Injection Molding |
Potting |
Conformal Coating |
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One-shot lenses with low internal stress / low birefringence. Strong fit for thicker sections where stress and sink can degrade optical quality. |
Not well suited due to flow behavior, material properties, and lack of optical-grade stress control. |
Optical quality can be limited by residual stress/birefringence, weld/flow artifacts, and sink/void risk in thicker parts without tight process control. |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |