Spherical optics
When it comes to delivering the right solution, we at ARE Optics understand that the ability to be flexible and progressive is fundamental. ARE Optics is capable to achieve short lead times for prototype and serial production quantities.
Our company has extensive experience in supplying spherical optics for some of the leading OEMs in the industry. All lenses are manufactured and controlled with cutting-edge equipment, guaranteeing the quality of each item.
| SPHERICAL OPTICS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Material | Optical Glass, Fused Silica, Fluoride Crystals: ZnS, Ge, CaF2 , Si, Chalcogenide |
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| Diameter range (mm) | 5 to 105 | |
| Thickness range (mm) | 2 to 50 | |
| Specification | Standard | Precision |
| Diameter (mm) | ± 0.05 | ± 0.02 |
| Center Thickness (mm) | ± 0.05 | ± 0.005 |
| Clear aperture (%) | 90 | 90c |
| Radii error (mm) | 0.01 | 0.004 |
| Power (fr) (λ) | 3 | 1 |
| Irregularity (fr) | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Roughness (nm) | < 8 | < 3 |
| Centering | 1 arcminute | 30 arcseconds |
| Bevels (face width @ 45°, mm) | <1.0 | < 0.25 |
| Surface Quality (as per MIL) | 40-20 | 20-10 |
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
CNC and traditional polishing | CNC truncations on a single and achromatic lenses
No sub-contracting processes | Single and multi-layer AR coatings
Short lead-time | High volume capacity