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Made in Germany – The Substrate as a Basis for High-Quality Laser Optics

30 Sep 2011

Precision Manufacturing of Lenses:
Increasing demands on laser optics have brought about improvements in the quality and precision of raw substrates. To meet these demands the production of spherical lenses has become one of LASER COMPONENTS’ core competencies.

High quality verification:
To guarantee the highest quality of our products, our lenses are verified by independent companies as well as using industry standard calibrated instruments. With our standard manufacturing process we achieve a medium roughness of < 0.3nm on conventional fused silica and < 0.4nm on BK7.

Prototype and volume production at reasonable prices:
In Germany, we produce both custom prototypes and volume production optics. Through easy European transport networks, delivery times remain short and our lenses are attractively priced. In addition to custom lenses, we also have a large range of optical components in stock. Currently, we have over 1000 uncoated substrates and more than 2500 coated laser optics. Just call or email us with your requirements.

Production and Measurement Options
• CNC-controlled Production
• QED - MRF® technology. Magnetorheological finishing: Localised surface corrections to achieve the best possible surface figure
• Interferometric measurement. Two Zygo interferometers (λ/10 documentation for plano-spherical optics)
• Radii Measurements Precision < 0.1%

Spherical Lenses
• Shapes: Plano-convex, plano-concave, biconvex, biconcave, meniscus lenses
• Diameter: 12.7mm to 50.8mm
• Radii: Custom radii available
• Substrate materials: N-BK7, Corning 7980, also selected for 193nm, Infrasil® 302, Suprasil® 300, Suprasil® 3001, Spectrosil®, HOQ310, etc.

Typical specifications
• Laser polish
• Wavefront error: < λ/10
• Surface quality: < 10-5
• Roughness: fused silica < 0.3nm, BK7 < 0.4nm
• Centering precision: < 3’

For more information visit our website at http://www.lasercomponents.com/uk/product/lens-substrates-for-laser-applications/

CONTACT DETAILS
Laser Components (UK) Ltd
Goldlay House
114 Parkway
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 7PR
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1245 491 499
Fax: +44 1245 491 801
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