EPOXY APPLICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

An epoxy application system and method for applying an epoxy having particulate constituents to an optical component including an epoxy reservoir, an applicator, and an actuator mechanically connected to the epoxy reservoir, the actuator operable to periodically invert the epoxy reservoir. A timing circuit is provided in one embodiment to periodically invert the epoxy reservoir. A vacuum device of one embodiment vacuums excess epoxy. Another embodiment of the epoxy application system includes an energy source for providing UV energy through a light guide. One embodiment further includes a UV light energy detector to measure UV light energy emitted through the light guide and a controller to determine a cure time based on the measured UV light energy. In another embodiment, a monitoring system such as a camera is provided to ensure provision of the UV light energy for the determined cure time.