We machine production parts for Optical and Photonics Hardware customers, from single prototypes through to repeat batches of tens of thousands. Typical work covers lens barrels, mirror mounts and optical benches, usually in 6061 or Invar 36.
What makes Optical and Photonics Hardware different from general machining is not the geometry — it is the documentation and the failure modes. The parts that come back are the ones where thermal expansion of the mount can undo the precision of the optic was not designed out at the start.
Parts we machine for Optical and Photonics Hardware
- Lens barrels
- Mirror mounts
- Optical benches
- Laser housings
- Fibre ferrules
Materials we run for Optical and Photonics Hardware
- 6061
- Invar 36
- Titanium Grade 5
- Stainless
Standards and documentation
- ISO 10110 for optical drawings, MIL-PRF-13830 for surface quality
Tell us which standard applies and which documents you need with the shipment. Dimensional reports, material certificates, certificates of conformity and first article inspection reports are all available, and it is much cheaper to agree them before the batch runs than to reconstruct them afterwards.
Where Optical and Photonics Hardware projects usually go wrong
- Thermal expansion of the mount can undo the precision of the optic
- Black anodize thickness variation affects stray light
Tolerance and finish we hold
| Requirement | Typical capability |
|---|---|
| General tolerance | +/-0.005 mm on bores, concentricity 0.005 mm, Ra 0.4 um |
| Surface finish | Ra 0.4 to 3.2 um |
| Material certification | EN 10204 3.1 on request |
| Inspection | Dimensional report, CMM report, FAIR |
| Packaging | VCI and desiccant for steel, individual wrap for cosmetic faces |
Frequently asked questions
Do you have experience with Optical and Photonics Hardware parts?
Yes. Typical parts we run are lens barrels and mirror mounts. We can share the process route and inspection approach for a comparable part before you commit.
Which materials do you recommend for Optical and Photonics Hardware?
6061, Invar 36, Titanium Grade 5, Stainless. The right choice depends on which of corrosion, weight, strength and cost is the binding constraint, and we will say so plainly rather than quoting the most expensive option.
What documentation do you provide?
A dimensional report and a certificate of conformity as standard. Material certificates, CMM reports, FAIR and PPAP submissions are available when your quality system requires them.
What tolerances do you hold for Optical and Photonics Hardware parts?
+/-0.005 mm on bores, concentricity 0.005 mm, Ra 0.4 um is typical for the industry. Tighter tolerance on individual features is possible and is quoted against the specific feature rather than the whole part.
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