A sphere is the most common type of optic where at least one surface is a segment of a ball. Spheres are made with a radius of curvature from very short, on the order of 1mm, to very long, where plano is an infinite radius. Spheres are found in camera lenses, machine vision systems, focusing optics, and similar applications.
Optimax has one of the world's largest test plate (radius masters) libraries for making spheres. By utilizing existing test plates, which are certified to /- 0.01%, we can minimize the overall cost of a lens. In addition, Optimax can make test plates for special radii. We also make transmission spheres for interferometric testing of surface irregularity to 50th wave.
Optimax inspects 100% of all optics and provides test data with prototype orders. We utilize state-of-the-art metrology and provide on-time delivery guarantees to ensure your satisfaction!
Optimax can provide optics complete with BBAR, V-coat, and mirror coatings. We have four electron-beam coaters supported by a Perkin-Elmer Lambda 900 Spectrophotometer. For more details please see our Coatings data sheet.
