A How-To Guide from Quoting Through Optical Metrology
Designed for engineers by engineers, the resources below help optical designers work through performance specs while considering Design for Manufacturability principles.
How to Get a Quote
In order to take your optical design from concept to the finished lens, it is crucial to understand what items need to be provided when submitting a request for a quote. This video addresses various topics such as non-disclosure agreements, prints with tolerances, quantities, time frame, documentation, quality requirements, and terms & conditions.
Precision Aspheres: Manufacturing & Metrology
Aspheres have allowed optical designers to create systems and products that push the limitations of performance. This video explains the various processes used to manufacture precision aspheres. Our presentation will apply to grinding and polishing aspheres, as well as the metrology utilized to verify important specifications such as form error, slope error, and surface roughness.
Inspection Data Documentation
Inspection data is a valuable tool to verify the optics produced meet customer specifications. This video explains the various standard and additional inspection data options we offer.
Specifying Optical Coatings
From a manufacturer's perspective, there are several pertinent pieces of information that need to be relayed in the specification of optical coatings (essential and supplemental information).
Designing for Manufacturability with Fluorides and Other High Expansion Materials
As the demand for fluorides and other high expansion materials increases, it is important to understand the risks/challenges involved with these materials and how they affect various factors such as manufacturability, project cost, and timeline. Watch this video for methods of design to minimize these risks and learn general tolerancing guidelines for working with these materials.