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Nearly all custom optics ultimately work as part of an assembly, so our engineering team works closely with our customers to identify and minimize assembly-related stresses to ensure the optimum optical performance at system level. Inrad Optics has demonstrated a track record of maintaining optical performance using rigorous testing and metrology of assemblies to deliver consistent quality. From electro-optical scanners to telescopes, we specialize in the integration of metal, glass, and crystal optics into optomechanical assemblies. We operate a wide variety of assembly equipment, allowing us to offer assembly and alignment services that include:
- Snap-together optics
- System alignment
- Integrated brackets, mounts, journals and bearings
- Static and dynamic balancing
- MIL-Spec painting
- Bonding
- Shock testing
Optical Design and Assembly Design
Our engineers routinely fine tune optical designs to ensure that all components can be assembled cost-effectively and without endangering optical performance. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for specific recommendations on assembly surface geometries and the dimensional specifications required for distortion-free assembly of optics to structures.
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Interferometer Flats
Our expertise in super-precision interferometer transmission flats begins with a deep understanding of the optical material. Its homogeneity, birefringence and other intrinsic characteristics all affect the performance of the finished optic. Our unique capabilities allow us to produce and measure our flats to λ/20 or better at diameters up to 500 mm.
Based on our thorough understanding of the optical principles underlying interferometer applications, we can tailor our optical polishing processes to produce finished optical surfaces that conform to the most demanding technical requirements in:
- Surface roughness
- Sub-surface damage
- Slope error
- Optical coating consistency
- Low-stress optomechanical mounting
Aerospace Windows
Inrad Optics combines expertise in durable optical coatings, large high precision optical flats, and mechanical design for extreme environments to offer windows and window assemblies suitable for LIDAR, sensor modules, and spectroscopy.
- Heating elements and EMI shielding
- High laser damage threshold coatings
- Vacuum-compatible assemblies
- Hard coatings for extreme environments