Optics PGI
Taylor Hobson offers a wide range of measuring instrument and software solutions for high value optics applications.
Utilising a modular configuration, these precision instruments are able to offer the ideal aspherics measurement solution to the optics industry, satisfying both immediate and future metrology needs. A complete complement of spheric, aspheric and diffracto-aspheric analysis packages are available, enabling the user to fully characterise virtually any lens / lens mould against its design.
Offering an unprecedented range to resolution ratio, measurement of surface form and finish can be provided in a single trace, removing the need to change styli or repeat measurements. Fully automated operation is available as standard, making these instruments ideally suited towards 24/7 production environments where measurement accuracy, throughput and ease-of-use are all of key importance.
For selected products, key performance parameters are as follows:
 Form Talysurf PGI BLU |
 Form Talysurf PGI 1240 |
 Form Talysurf PGI 2540 |
 Form Talysurf PGI 850A |
 Form Talysurf PGI 1250A |
 Form Talysurf PGI 840 |
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Form Talysurf PGI Blu (3D)The new Form Talysurf PGI BLU is a dedicated metrology instrument ideal for the precision 3D form measurement of shallow and steep-sided aspheric lenses and molds. Offering a 50nm (λ/12) form measurement capability, with fully automated operation, the PGI Blu is the perfect lens mold metrology instrument for mass-production and R&D facilities alike. Providing a rendered 3-dimensional surface astigmatism map, complete characterization of the user's components is easily ensured. |
Steep-sided aspheric optics provide one of today's most demanding ultra-high precision measurement challenges. The Form Talysurf PGI Blu is able to meet these requirements for new and existing lens and lens-mold designs, supporting a wide range of products such as: Blu-ray DVD optics, cell-phone and digital camera lenses, IR imaging optics, laser diode / LED collimation optics, fibre-optic coupling components, etc...
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Form measurement capability: 50nm (λ/12)
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Able to measure high slopes with no loss of performance
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Automatic 3D astigmatic analysis and display
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New straight-forward interface for the shop-floor user
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Fully automated set-up and measurement routines
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Form Talysurf PGI 2540With the capability of increasing this resolution limit down to an unprecedented 0.2nm, this instrument offers the highest form measurement gauging resolution available on the market today. An ultra high precision form measuring instrument dedicated to the optics industry, the Form Talysurf PGI 2540 delivers 25mm of measuring range at a resolution of just 0.4nm. |
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Form measurement: 25mm range at 0.4nm resolution
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Surface finish and form: 12.5mm range at 0.2nm resolution
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Very low noise: < 1nm RMS
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Improved automation with electronic stylus lift / lower as standard
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Aspheric analysis complete with derived coefficients as standard
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Form Talysurf PGI 1240The Form Talysurf PGI 1240 from Taylor Hobson is a premium specification measurement system for the small to medium sized aspheric optics market. It is designed for applications where optimum component quality and consistency cannot be compromised. The Form Talysurf PGI 1240 has been developed specifically for the optics industry. Every aspect of manufacture is to the highest possible level which results in unparalleled system performance. |
- 200mm Traverse unit with 0.11μm \ 200mm straightness
- 12.5mm Gauge range, 0.8nm vertical resolution
- 50mm Gauge range possible with special styli
- Extensive Range of Optional Accessories, including styli for demanding applications
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Form Talysurf PGI 1250ASteep-sided Aspheric Molded Optics are amongst the most demanding of today's ultra-high precision form measurement applications. In addition to being able to measure slope angles up to 90 degrees, without any loss of accuracy, the increased range of the Form Talysurf PGI 1250A provides even greater measurement flexibility, for your immediate and future needs. |
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Able to measure up to 90 degree slopes with no loss of accuracy
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200mm Traverse unit with 0.11μm \ 200mm straightness
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12.5mm Gauge range, 0.8nm vertical resolution
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Active anti-vibration and high-quality enclosure for the ultimate in noise isolation
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Form Talysurf PGI 850AFor optical components with a high Numerical Aperture, the Form Talysurf PGI 850A offers an automated aspheric measurement solution with no slope angle limitation. This is a premium specification instrument ideally suited to modern day moulded optics for new and developing high-precision applications such as the production manufacture of mobile phone and digital camera lenses. |
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Able to measure up to 90 degree slopes with no loss of accuracy
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Active anti-vibration for improved floor-borne noise isolation
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Fully automated for production use
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120mm Traverse unit with 0.25μm \ 120mm straightness
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Form Talysurf PGI 840Ultra-high precision processes such as Single-Point Diamond Turning allow aspheric lenses to be manufactured with form tolerances down to small fractions of λ, reducing wavefront aberations to insignificant levels. To achieve such levels of precision, metrology must be fully integrated with machining. The Form Talysurf PGI 840 delivers this capability by directly exporting measurement results back to the machine tool, creating a corrective 'feedback loop'. New custom styli expand the range of applications measured using the PGI 840. |
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120mm Traverse unit with 0.25μm \ 120mm straightness
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8mm Gauge range, 0.8nm vertical resolution
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16mm Gauge range possible with 120mm stylus arm
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2nm RMS noise floor provides market-leading optics surface finish measurement capability
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