A Guide to Optical Assembly
Optical assemblies refer to several components that are designed to assist in creating an optical system. These multi-element assemblies contain an assortment of kits designed to meet common laser or optical specifications, such as alignment, mounting, focusing or beam manipulation.
Optical assemblies are essentially the less expensive alternative to utilizing several components when designing optical systems.
A multi-element assembly for optical aperture expansion, for instance, combines diffractive technology with facet reflective technology. This includes using at least two diffractive components with opposite optical power. In this case, the first diffractive component introduces chromatic dispersion while the second component cancels it out. In combination with a reflective optical component, the two diffractive components reduce noise and distortion and help manufacturers achieve aperture expansion for efficiently. This optical assembly enables a wider field of view while eliminating polarization management.
Optical Assembly Applications
Let’s look at some applications that typically use optical assemblies:
· Scopes for special forces and defence usage
· High-powered laser optics
· Industries that use optical filters
op-Notch Optical Assembly Services
Tower Optical offers optical assembly as well as optical grade bonding of filter stacks, windows, and other optical flats to better integrate optics into larger systems, thereby saving time.
Our Design For Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA) techniques ensure key design simplifications that add to the overall manufacturability of the system. Our experienced Assembly Team coordinates with you to offer design advice, ensuring certain parts are delivered promptly for your project’s next phase.
Environmental Control
Our facility’s environmental controls ensure contamination-free, stress-free and reliable optical assemblies. We also offer roughness and surface testing, in addition to durometer measurement.
Benefits Of Multi-Element Assembly At Tower Optical
· Optical-grade bonding of flat optics and filter stacks
· Thermo-set and stress-free bonding of windows for extreme environments
· Premium-quality adhesives for large-volume manufacturing
· Design for Manufacturing (DFM) / Design for Assembly (DFA) for robust assembly processes and affordable costs
· Proper quality control of all aspects of the process
Trained and experienced staff
If you’re looking for a highly-experienced optical design, integration and assembly team, partner with Tower Optical for your mission-critical applications. From concept to the final product, their optic professionals ensure precision and quality throughout.
Their custom-building capabilities, cutting-edge technology, and unparalleled quality have positioned Tower Optical as leaders in the marketplace. They provide a variety of products including optical filters, beam splitters, flat optics, beam expanders, micro prisms, zero-order waveplates, optical windows, laser mirrors, and more!
Send them a drawing of your optical solution and they’ll reach out with a quotation.