JPH03290327A - Mold for forming optical element - Google Patents

Mold for forming optical element

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Publication number
JPH03290327A
JPH03290327A JP9056590A JP9056590A JPH03290327A JP H03290327 A JPH03290327 A JP H03290327A JP 9056590 A JP9056590 A JP 9056590A JP 9056590 A JP9056590 A JP 9056590A JP H03290327 A JPH03290327 A JP H03290327A
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mold
interlayer
molding
optical element
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Masahiro Katashiro
雅浩 片白
Takeshi Kawamata
川俣 健
Hajime Ichikawa
市川 一
Yasuhiro Yoneda
靖弘 米田
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Olympus Corp
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    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C03GLASS; MINERAL OR SLAG WOOL
    • C03BMANUFACTURE, SHAPING, OR SUPPLEMENTARY PROCESSES
    • C03B11/00Pressing molten glass or performed glass reheated to equivalent low viscosity without blowing
    • C03B11/06Construction of plunger or mould
    • C03B11/08Construction of plunger or mould for making solid articles, e.g. lenses
    • C03B11/084Construction of plunger or mould for making solid articles, e.g. lenses material composition or material properties of press dies therefor
    • C03B11/086Construction of plunger or mould for making solid articles, e.g. lenses material composition or material properties of press dies therefor of coated dies
    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C03GLASS; MINERAL OR SLAG WOOL
    • C03BMANUFACTURE, SHAPING, OR SUPPLEMENTARY PROCESSES
    • C03B2215/00Press-moulding glass
    • C03B2215/02Press-mould materials
    • C03B2215/08Coated press-mould dies
    • C03B2215/14Die top coat materials, e.g. materials for the glass-contacting layers
    • C03B2215/20Oxide ceramics
    • CCHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C03GLASS; MINERAL OR SLAG WOOL
    • C03BMANUFACTURE, SHAPING, OR SUPPLEMENTARY PROCESSES
    • C03B2215/00Press-moulding glass
    • C03B2215/02Press-mould materials
    • C03B2215/08Coated press-mould dies
    • C03B2215/30Intermediate layers, e.g. graded zone of base/top material
    • C03B2215/34Intermediate layers, e.g. graded zone of base/top material of ceramic or cermet material, e.g. diamond-like carbon

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable use of a mold for forming a precise optical element in which the forming surface is exposed to high temperatures for a long period by preparing an interlayer from a specific Zr compound in a mold having an Al2O3 layer formed through an interlayer of a Ti compound on a mold material. CONSTITUTION:The aforementioned forming mold is obtained by forming an interlayer 2 composed of one or more substances of ZrN, ZrC and ZrCN on the forming surface of a mold base material 1 and further forming an Al2O3 layer 3 on the interlayer 2. The Zr contained in the interlayer 2 is bound through O to the Al and Zr-O bond is stronger than Ti-O bond. The diffusivity of Zr is lower than that of Ti. The Zr will not deposit onto the surface even at high temperatures. Thereby, the interlayer 2 has an initial high adhesive force and rapid oxidation will not occur on the surface even by using at high temperatures for a long period. Furthermore, the interlayer 2 is extremely hard and scarcely damaged.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 〔産業上の利用分野〕 本発明は、光学素子成形用型に関する。[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field] The present invention relates to a mold for molding an optical element.

〔従来の技術] 一般ニ、通常1300〜1500℃に加熱して溶融した
ガラスを所望形状に加工した一対の成形用型間に直接挿
入してプレス成形し、ガラス製品を得る方法が行われて
いる。この方法によれば、研磨レンズでは得ることがで
きない非球面形状のレンズ等を安価にして容易に製造す
ることができ、非常に有用である。ところが、この方法
で用(する光学素子成形用型の成形面には、高温のガラ
スが繰り返して接触するために、酸化による肌荒れや熱
衝撃によるクランク等が発生する虞がある。したがって
、成形面は、良好な耐酸化性および耐熱衝撃性が求めら
れる。
[Prior Art] Generally, glass products are obtained by directly inserting molten glass heated to 1,300 to 1,500°C between a pair of molds that have been processed into a desired shape and press-molding the glass. There is. According to this method, lenses with aspherical surfaces, etc., which cannot be obtained with polished lenses, can be easily manufactured at low cost, and are very useful. However, since the molding surface of the optical element mold used in this method is repeatedly contacted with high-temperature glass, there is a risk that roughness due to oxidation or cracking due to thermal shock may occur. is required to have good oxidation resistance and thermal shock resistance.

従来、かかる要求を満足させるべく、特公昭61−10
407号公報に開示されるように、型基材上にTtC,
TiN、T1CN からなる中間層を介してAl2O3
層を形成した成形用型が知られている。この成形用型に
おいて、成形面のA l z Os層は、高温であって
も良好な耐酸化性を有するので型基材を酸化から保護す
る役目を持つ。また、T i N等の中間層は、熱衝撃
による。’M!、O,層の剥離を付着力の向上により防
止する役目を持つ。
In the past, in order to satisfy such requirements,
As disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 407, TtC,
Al2O3 through an intermediate layer consisting of TiN and T1CN
Layered molds are known. In this mold, the Al z Os layer on the molding surface has good oxidation resistance even at high temperatures, and therefore serves to protect the mold base material from oxidation. Further, an intermediate layer such as T i N is caused by thermal shock. 'M! , O, has the role of preventing layer peeling by improving adhesion.

ここに、TtはOを介してA!と結合している。Here, Tt is A! via O! is combined with

また、鉄鋼などに直接Alto、を付着させると、Fe
が0を介してA2と結合する。Ti−0の結合とFe−
00結合とでは、Ti−0の結合の方が熱力学的に安定
である。したがって、型基材とA l t03層との中
間層をTi化合物により形成すると、Ax*oユ層の付
着力を向上させることができるのである。
Also, if Alto is attached directly to steel etc., Fe
is connected to A2 via 0. Ti-0 bond and Fe-
Compared to the 00 bond, the Ti-0 bond is thermodynamically more stable. Therefore, if the intermediate layer between the mold base material and the Al t03 layer is formed of a Ti compound, the adhesion of the Ax*o layer can be improved.

〔発明が解決しようとする課題〕[Problem to be solved by the invention]

しかし、上記従来の成形用型では、一般のガラス製品を
製造する場合には問題ないものの、精密な形状を有する
光学素子を製造する場合には不適当であった。
However, although the above-mentioned conventional molding molds pose no problem when manufacturing general glass products, they are unsuitable when manufacturing optical elements having precise shapes.

すなわち、光学素子の場合には、一般のガラス製品と異
なり、ガラスの収縮による正規な形状からのズレ、いわ
ゆるヒケが全く許されない。このヒケの発生を防止する
には、成形用型内のガラスに大きな圧力を加え、さらに
長時間高温のままでガラスを保持する必要がある。した
がって、成形用型の成形面は、一般のガラス製品を製造
する場合よりもはるかに長時間高温(通常600“C以
上)にさらされることになる。
That is, in the case of optical elements, unlike general glass products, deviations from the regular shape due to shrinkage of the glass, so-called sink marks, are not allowed at all. In order to prevent the occurrence of sink marks, it is necessary to apply a large amount of pressure to the glass in the mold and to hold the glass at high temperature for a long period of time. Therefore, the molding surface of the molding die is exposed to high temperatures (usually 600"C or higher) for a much longer period of time than when manufacturing general glass products.

ここで、A I2 t Osは非常に安定な物質なので
、600°C以上程度の温度に長時間さらされても変化
しない、しかし、Tiは、高温に長時間さらされると、
拡散によってA l z Os層を突き抜けてしまい、
成形面の表面に析出してしまう。そして、表面で2、激
に酸化が進行して表面粗さが大きくなり、成形品の外観
を悪化したり、ガラスの焼付きを生じたりしてしまった
Here, A I2 t Os is a very stable substance, so it does not change even if exposed to temperatures of about 600°C or more for a long time. However, when exposed to high temperatures for a long time, Ti
It penetrates the Al z Os layer due to diffusion,
It will precipitate on the surface of the molding surface. Then, oxidation progressed rapidly on the surface, increasing the surface roughness, deteriorating the appearance of the molded product, and causing the glass to seize.

本発明は、かかる従来の問題点に鑑みてなされたもので
、精密な形状の光学素子をプレス成形する場合でも、成
形面における表面粗さの増大がなく、長時間安定して使
用できる光学素子成形用型を提供することを目的とする
The present invention has been made in view of such conventional problems, and is an optical element that can be used stably for a long time without increasing the surface roughness of the molded surface even when press-molding an optical element with a precise shape. The purpose is to provide molds for molding.

〔課題を解決するための手段〕[Means to solve the problem]

上記目的を達成するために、本発明は、型基材上に中間
層を介してA it z Os層を形成してなる光学素
子成形用型において、前記中間層をZrN。
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a mold for molding an optical element in which an A it z Os layer is formed on a mold base material via an intermediate layer, in which the intermediate layer is made of ZrN.

ZrC,ZrCN のうち少なくとも1種の物質により
形成した。
It was formed from at least one substance among ZrC and ZrCN.

〔作 用〕[For production]

上記構成の光学素子成形用型において、A j! ! 
Osは、既に述べたように、高温でも非常に安定であり
、高温のガラスが長時間接触しても変化しない、また、
中間層に含まれるZrは0を介してAlと結合する。Z
rO,とT i Otの標準生成自由エネルギーを比較
すると、ZrO□が一1040kJ/mo1.Tiog
が一890kJ/molであり、Zr−0の方がT i
 −0より強い結合であることがわかる。また、Zrと
Tiの拡散し易さを比較すると、Zrの方がTtよりも
小さく、高温においてもZrが表面まで析出することは
ない。
In the optical element molding mold having the above configuration, A j! !
As already mentioned, Os is very stable even at high temperatures, and does not change even when hot glass comes into contact with it for a long time.
Zr contained in the intermediate layer is bonded to Al through 0. Z
Comparing the standard free energies of formation of rO, and T i Ot, ZrO□ is 11040 kJ/mo1. Tiog
is 1890 kJ/mol, and Zr-0 has T i
It can be seen that the bond is stronger than -0. Further, when comparing the ease of diffusion of Zr and Ti, Zr is smaller than Tt, and Zr does not precipitate to the surface even at high temperatures.

つまり、ZrN、ZrC,ZrCN により中間層を形
成したことによって、初期的な付着力も大きく、高温下
で使用しても表面で急激な酸化が起こることがない。
That is, by forming the intermediate layer of ZrN, ZrC, and ZrCN, the initial adhesion is strong, and rapid oxidation does not occur on the surface even when used at high temperatures.

以上の作用の他に、中間層のZrN、 ZrCZrCN
 は、非常に硬いという特性も有している。
In addition to the above effects, ZrN, ZrCZrCN in the intermediate layer
It also has the property of being very hard.

成形面は高精度に加工しであるので、傷などは許されな
い、その点について、これらの中間層は、傷つきにくさ
を成形面に与えるのである。
Since the molding surface is processed with high precision, scratches are not allowed, and in this regard, these intermediate layers make the molding surface more resistant to scratches.

[実 施 例] (第1実施例) 本実施例の光学素子成形用型は、第1図に示すように、
非球面形状を成形基礎面1aとする型基材1が超硬合金
であるWCにより作製されている。
[Example] (First Example) As shown in FIG. 1, the mold for molding an optical element of this example was
A mold base material 1 having an aspherical shape as a molding base surface 1a is made of WC, which is a cemented carbide.

成形基礎面1aは、表面粗さが0.06μm以下になる
まで、研摩加工されている。そして、型基材1の成形基
礎面la上には、ZrNからなる中間層2が形成され、
さらにその中間層2上には、成形面として、A f 、
03層3が形成されている。
The molded base surface 1a is polished until the surface roughness becomes 0.06 μm or less. Then, on the mold base surface la of the mold base material 1, an intermediate layer 2 made of ZrN is formed,
Furthermore, on the intermediate layer 2, A f , as a molding surface,
03 layer 3 is formed.

ここで、ZrNの中間層2は、Zrをターゲットとして
、投入電力500W、Nz圧力lXl0−’Torr、
 Ar圧力I X 10− TorrでRF−7グ不ト
ロンスバンタ法により形成した。膜厚は約5000人で
ある。Affi!O,層3は1,11をターゲットとし
て、投入電力500W、O,圧力I X 10− ”T
orr。
Here, the ZrN intermediate layer 2 is constructed using Zr as a target, input power of 500 W, Nz pressure lXl0-'Torr,
It was formed by the RF-7 irradiation vanter method at an Ar pressure of I.times.10-Torr. The film thickness is approximately 5,000 people. Affi! O, Layer 3 targets 1,11, input power is 500 W, O, pressure I x 10-”T
orr.

Ar圧力I X 10− ”TorrでRFマグネトロ
ンスパッタ法で形成した。膜厚は5000人である。
It was formed by RF magnetron sputtering at an Ar pressure of I x 10-'' Torr.The film thickness was 5,000 mm.

ZrNとAl2O,は同し装置で真空を破らずに形成し
ているので、界面での汚染がない。
Since ZrN and Al2O are formed in the same device without breaking the vacuum, there is no contamination at the interface.

以上のようにして得られた本実施例の光学素子成形用型
を用いて、SKI 1に相当するガラスを1400℃で
溶融してプレス成形を行った。型温は800℃に保持し
た。約50000ショット成形した後も成形面は0.0
6μm以下の表面粗さであり、ガラスの焼付きも発生し
なかった。
Using the mold for molding an optical element of this example obtained as described above, glass corresponding to SKI 1 was melted at 1400° C. and press-molded. The mold temperature was maintained at 800°C. The molding surface remains 0.0 even after approximately 50,000 shots.
The surface roughness was 6 μm or less, and no glass seizure occurred.

(第2実施例) 本実施例の光学素子成形用型は、第2図に示すように、
非球面形状を成形基礎面4aとする型基材4がSiC焼
結体により作成されている。成形基礎面4aは、表面粗
さが0.06μm以下になるまで研摩加工されている。
(Second Example) As shown in FIG. 2, the mold for molding an optical element of this example is
A mold base material 4 having an aspherical shape as a molding base surface 4a is made of a SiC sintered body. The molded base surface 4a is polished until the surface roughness becomes 0.06 μm or less.

そして、型基材4の成形基礎面4a上には、ZrCから
なる中間層5が形成され、さらにその中間層5上には、
成形面としてAffi、O,層6が形成されている。
Then, an intermediate layer 5 made of ZrC is formed on the molding base surface 4a of the mold base material 4, and further on the intermediate layer 5,
Affi, O, layer 6 is formed as a molding surface.

ここで、ZrCの中間層5は、Zrをターゲットとして
、投入電力500W、CH,圧力2X10−”Torr
 、 A r圧力I Xl0−”TorrRFマグネト
ロンスパッタ法により形成した。膜厚は約1μmである
Here, the ZrC intermediate layer 5 is formed using Zr as a target, an input power of 500 W, CH, and a pressure of 2×10-” Torr.
, Ar pressure I Xl0-''Torr It was formed by RF magnetron sputtering. The film thickness is about 1 μm.

Af、O,層6は、AlIC1,を5%、COtを10
%、Hzを残りとした反応ガスを流す熱CVDにより形
成した。膜厚は約1μmである。
Af, O, layer 6 contains 5% AlIC1, 10% COt.
%, Hz was formed by thermal CVD in which a reaction gas was flowed. The film thickness is approximately 1 μm.

以上のようにして得られた本実施例の光学素子成形用型
を用いて、SF6に相当するガラスを1350℃溶融し
てプレス成形を行った。型温は700℃に保持した。約
5ooooシラツト成形した後も成形面は00.06μ
m以下の表面粗さであり、ガラスの焼付きも発生しなか
った。
Using the mold for molding an optical element of this example obtained as described above, glass corresponding to SF6 was melted at 1350° C. and press-molded. The mold temperature was maintained at 700°C. Approximately 5oooo Even after molding the molding surface is 00.06μ
The surface roughness was less than m, and no glass seizure occurred.

(第3実施例) 本実施例の光学素子成形用型は、第3図に示すように、
非球面形状を成形基礎面7aとする型基材7がW単結晶
により作成されている。成形基礎面7aは、表面粗さが
0.06μm以下になるまで研摩加工されている。そし
て、型基材7の成形基礎面7a上には、ZrCNからな
る中間層8が形成され、さらにその中間層8上には、成
形面としてAl4.0.層9が形成されている。
(Third Example) As shown in FIG. 3, the optical element molding mold of this example has the following features:
A mold base material 7 having an aspherical shape as a molding base surface 7a is made of W single crystal. The molded base surface 7a is polished until the surface roughness becomes 0.06 μm or less. Then, an intermediate layer 8 made of ZrCN is formed on the molding base surface 7a of the mold base material 7, and further on the intermediate layer 8, Al4.0. Layer 9 is formed.

ここで、ZrCNの中間層8は、ZrCj!aを5%、
NHaを5%、CH4を5%、H工を残りとした反応ガ
スを流す熱CVDにより形成した。膜厚は約1.5μm
である。 Al2.0.層9は、03ガスをI Xl0
−’Torr導入した反応性真空蒸着で形成した。膜厚
は約1tImである。
Here, the ZrCN intermediate layer 8 is ZrCj! a 5%,
It was formed by thermal CVD in which a reaction gas containing 5% NHa, 5% CH4, and the remainder H was flowed. Film thickness is approximately 1.5μm
It is. Al2.0. Layer 9 contains 03 gas I Xl0
-'Torr was introduced by reactive vacuum deposition. The film thickness is approximately 1 tIm.

以上のようにして得られた本実施例の光学素子成形用型
を用いて、1asFo 1に相当するガラスを1500
°Cで溶融してプレス成形を行った。
Using the mold for molding an optical element of this example obtained as described above, glass corresponding to 1asFo 1 was molded into 1500
It was melted at °C and press-molded.

型温は800°Cに保持した。約50000シヨツト成
形した後も成形面は0.06μm以下の表面粗さであり
、ガラスの焼付きも発生しなかった。
The mold temperature was maintained at 800°C. Even after approximately 50,000 shots were molded, the molded surface had a surface roughness of 0.06 μm or less, and no glass seizure occurred.

なお、以上の実施例の他に中間層の物質を変えたり、膜
厚を変えたりした実施例を成製に示した。
In addition to the above examples, examples in which the material of the intermediate layer was changed and the film thickness was changed were also shown.

(以下余白) 〔発明の効果〕 以上のように、本発明の光学素子成形用型によれば、中
間層をZrN、ZrC,ZrCN のうちの少なくとも
1種の物質により形成したので、精密な形状の光学素子
をプレス成形するために成形面が高温に長時間さらされ
ても、AI2.O,層表面での急激な酸化が起きず、成
形品の外観を悪化させることがなく、ガラスの焼付きも
発生しない。
(The following is a blank space) [Effects of the Invention] As described above, according to the mold for molding an optical element of the present invention, since the intermediate layer is formed of at least one substance selected from ZrN, ZrC, and ZrCN, a precise shape can be formed. Even if the molding surface is exposed to high temperatures for a long time to press mold an optical element of AI2. O: Rapid oxidation does not occur on the layer surface, the appearance of the molded product does not deteriorate, and glass seizure does not occur.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief explanation of drawings]

第1図、第2図および第3図はそれぞれ本発明の光学素
子成形用型の第1、第2および第3実施例を示す縦断面
図である。 1.4.7・・・型基材 2.5.8・・・中間層 3.6.9・・・A l z Ox層
FIGS. 1, 2, and 3 are longitudinal sectional views showing first, second, and third embodiments of the mold for molding an optical element of the present invention, respectively. 1.4.7... Mold base material 2.5.8... Intermediate layer 3.6.9... Alz Ox layer

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] (1)型基材上に中間層を介してAl_2O_3層を形
成してなる光学素子成形用型において、前記中間層をZ
rN、ZrC、ZrCNのうち少なくとも1種の物質に
より形成したことを特徴とする光学素子成形用型。
(1) In a mold for molding an optical element in which an Al_2O_3 layer is formed on a mold base material via an intermediate layer, the intermediate layer is
A mold for molding an optical element, characterized in that it is formed of at least one substance selected from rN, ZrC, and ZrCN.
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