The accurate lens centering is decisive for the image quality of the optical systems. Since the methods of centration measurement and of lens mounting are very different - depending of type and size of lenses, of applications and accuracy required - TRIOPTICS developed the most comprehensive range of equipment to cover the multitude of needs for metrology and production. According to DIN 3140 a centering error is present when the optical and the reference axis of a lens do not coincide, respectively these are different in position or direction.
 
During the process of cementing, alignment and bonding of lenses in a mount, significant ring errors could result and add to the machining errors of a lens. Consequently, the requirements of a high performance optical systcentem can be fulfilled only when all the production steps –from the centering tolerance measurement to the assembly of the lens in a mount-are planned and designed as an integrated concept.
 
The TRIOPTICS comprehensive line of equipment – under the generic name OptiCentric® - has been specifically designed to cover applications related to any type of optical components, to different dimensions or shapes of optics and to respond to different accuracy degrees. The OptiCentric® - System also covers all the production steps starting with the measurement of centration errors and continuing with the alignment, cementing and assembly of optics. The OptiCentric® includes valuable tools for any application, from simple and affordable visual instruments to complex, fully automated and PC-controlled production and laboratory stations.