---
title: "Collimating Lens Assembly"
industry: "Computer, Electronic and Optical Product Manufacturing"
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    typical_range: "0.5-5.0 mrad beam divergence angle, 400-1100 nm wavelength, 20-80°C operating temperature"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 5.2
    unit: "mrad"
    consequence: "Thermal lensing from coefficient of thermal expansion mismatch (CTE: 7.1×10⁻⁶/K for BK7 glass vs 23×10⁻⁶/K for aluminum mount) causing optical axis misalignment &gt;0.1°"
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      trigger: "Thermal shock from 25°C to 85°C in &lt;60 seconds"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Invar 36 alloy mounting rings (CTE: 1.3×10⁻⁶/K) with silicone elastomer stress-relief gaskets"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Laser power density &gt;5 kW/cm² at 1064 nm wavelength"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Dielectric AR coatings with &gt;99.5% transmission at 1064 nm and damage threshold &gt;15 J/cm² (10 ns pulse)"
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  - standard: "ISO 10110-7:2017 (OPTICS AND PHOTONICS - PREPARATION OF DRAWINGS FOR OPTICAL ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS - SURFACE IMPERFECTION TOLERANCES)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "ANSI Z80.36-2016 (AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR OPHTHALMICS - CONTACT LENSES - STANDARD TERMINOLOGY, TOLERANCES, MEASUREMENTS, AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN 3140-7:2016 (OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS - PREPARATION OF DRAWINGS FOR OPTICAL ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS - PART 7: SURFACE IMPERFECTION TOLERANCES)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Collimating Lens Assembly

## 1. Technical Definition
An optical assembly that converts divergent or convergent laser beams into parallel rays for precise positioning applications.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-5.0 mrad beam divergence angle, 400-1100 nm wavelength, 20-80°C operating temperature**. Failure boundary: **&gt;5.2 mrad beam divergence, &gt;85°C lens temperature, &gt;0.5λ RMS wavefront error at 632.8 nm**, Mechanism: **Thermal lensing from coefficient of thermal expansion mismatch (CTE: 7.1×10⁻⁶/K for BK7 glass vs 23×10⁻⁶/K for aluminum mount) causing optical axis misalignment &gt;0.1°**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Rayleigh Resolution Criterion**:

> **Primary Equation**: $d = \frac{0.61 \lambda}{NA}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Defines the theoretical limit of machine vision systems.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| \lambda | Wavelength | Engineering Constant |
| NA | Numerical Aperture | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Thermal shock from 25°C to 85°C in &lt;60 seconds | 8 | Lens fracture at mounting interface due to CTE mismatch stress &gt;50 MPa | Invar 36 alloy mounting rings (CTE: 1.3×10⁻⁶/K) with silicone elastomer stress-relief gaskets |
| Laser power density &gt;5 kW/cm² at 1064 nm wavelength | 8 | Multiphoton absorption causing lens coating ablation at 10⁹ W/cm² threshold | Dielectric AR coatings with &gt;99.5% transmission at 1064 nm and damage threshold &gt;15 J/cm² (10 ns pulse) |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Collimating Lens](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/collimating-lens.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Lens Mount](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/lens-mount.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Adjustment Mechanism](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/adjustment-mechanism.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Laser Source System**, **Optical Alignment Station**, **Clean Room Environment**  
**Downstream Applications**: Laser Scanning Systems, Optical Metrology Instruments, Precision Alignment Devices  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What applications is this collimating lens assembly designed for?
**A**: This assembly is designed for precise laser beam alignment in computer, electronic, and optical product manufacturing, including semiconductor processing, fiber optic alignment, and laser measurement systems.

### Q: What materials are used in the construction of this assembly?
**A**: The assembly uses optical glass for the collimating lens to ensure minimal distortion, and aluminum alloy for the lens mount and adjustment mechanism to provide durability and thermal stability.

### Q: How does the adjustment mechanism improve performance?
**A**: The precision adjustment mechanism allows fine-tuning of lens alignment, ensuring optimal beam collimation for accurate positioning and reducing setup time in industrial applications.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 10110-7:2017 (OPTICS AND PHOTONICS - PREPARATION OF DRAWINGS FOR OPTICAL ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS - SURFACE IMPERFECTION TOLERANCES)
- ANSI Z80.36-2016 (AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR OPHTHALMICS - CONTACT LENSES - STANDARD TERMINOLOGY, TOLERANCES, MEASUREMENTS, AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES)
- DIN 3140-7:2016 (OPTICS AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS - PREPARATION OF DRAWINGS FOR OPTICAL ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS - PART 7: SURFACE IMPERFECTION TOLERANCES)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Collimating Lens Assembly](https://cnfx.com/industry/computer-electronic-and-optical-product-manufacturing/product/collimating-lens-assembly)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: COLLIMATING_LENS_ASSEMBLY | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 0d28b558
