Insight: Optical LSR

By Protolabs
schedule29th May 20

Our Insight video series will help you master digital manufacturing. Every Friday we’ll post a new video – each one giving you a deeper Insight into how to design better parts. We’ll cover specific topics such as choosing the right 3D printing material, optimising your design for CNC machining, surface finishes for moulded parts, and much more besides.

This week, we are looking at Optical LSR.

Optical LSR is starting to replace glass in many optical applications, including lens covers and light pipes. In addition to its performance-enhancing characteristics, optical LSR has several positive traits that simplify design and moulding. This video looks at the process of producing optical LSR parts, the benefits of the material and why exactly it is becoming a replacement for glass.

 

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