Optical Manufacturing

Optical Window Manufacturing

Sizes from <5mm to >150mm
Wide Variety of Optical Substrates
Anti-Reflective Coatings from the UV to IR
Superpolishing for RMS Surface Roughness <0.5Å

Overview

Edmund Optics^® is a leading manufacturer of optical windows for both volume production and prototyping. A vast range of materials, sizes, and coatings provide options for nearly any optical application. Whether you need large volumes of anti-reflection-coated windows for production, small quantities of infrared windows for prototyping, or superpolished windows for precise laser applications, we have a solution for you. Our design and manufacturing experts are ready to support you throughout your entire development process. What can we make for you?

Capabilities

Window Manufacturing Capabilities
	Commercial	Precision	High Precision	Laser Grade
Dimensional Tolerance	+0/-0.100mm	+0/-0.025mm	+0/-0.010mm	+0/-0.010mm
Thickness	±0.100mm	±0.050mm	±0.010mm	±0.010mm
Clear Aperture	80%	90%	90%	>90%
Surface Flatness (P - V)	1.0λ	λ/4	λ/10	λ/10 to λ/20
Bevel (face width @ 45 degrees)	<1.0mm	<0.5mm	<0.25mm	<0.25mm
Surface Quality	80-50	40-20	20-10	10-5

Sizes

Micro

Standard

Large

Extra Large

Dimensions

<5mm

5 - 75mm

76 - 150mm

>150mm

Available Substrates

All optical glass types from SCHOTT, Ohara, and CDGM
UV and IR materials including calcium fluoride (CaF₂), fused silica, germanium (Ge), magnesium fluoride (MgF₂), sapphire, silicon (Si), zinc selenide (ZnSe), and more

Understanding Optical Windows

Master the basics of optical windows including glass types, material properties, surface specifications, and coatings.

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Optical Coatings

Over 900 Coating Designs from 120nm to 20µm
UV, Visible, NIR, SWIR, and LWIR Spectral Ranges
Single and Multi-Layer Anti-Reflection, Filter, Polarizing, and Metallic Designs
Hundreds of Stock and Custom Optical Coating Options

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Manufacturing Equipment

Conventional and High-Speed Grinding Machines
Conventional and High-Precision Polishing Machines
Double-Sided Lapping Machines
Slicing Machines

Metrology

OGP SmartscopesSmartscopes from Optical Gaging Products (OGP) are multisensory metrology platforms used for making dimensional measurements of optics.
Nikon 6D AutocollimatorsAutocollimators are optical instruments used to make non-contact measurements of angles. They are often used to measure the accuracy of prism angles.
Fujinan InterferometersInterferometers are instruments used to measure small displacements, refractive index changes, and surface irregularities. They split light from a single source into two separate beams that travel different optical paths before recombining. Interference fringes are then formed, which provides information on the difference in optical path length between the two paths. Interferometers are often used to measure the surface accuracy of optics.
Zygo^® VeriFire™ High Resolution InterferometersInterferometers are instruments used to measure small displacements, refractive index changes, and surface irregularities. They split light from a single source into two separate beams that travel different optical paths before recombining. Interference fringes are then formed, which provides information on the difference in optical path length between the two paths. Interferometers are often used to measure the surface accuracy of optics.
Zygo^® NewView White Light InterferometersInterferometers are instruments used to measure small displacements, refractive index changes, and surface irregularities. They split light from a single source into two separate beams that travel different optical paths before recombining. Interference fringes are then formed, which provides information on the difference in optical path length between the two paths. Interferometers are often used to measure the surface accuracy of optics.
Zygo^® GPI 4” Aperture Vertical and Horizontal InterferometersInterferometers are instruments used to measure small displacements, refractive index changes, and surface irregularities. They split light from a single source into two separate beams that travel different optical paths before recombining. Interference fringes are then formed, which provides information on the difference in optical path length between the two paths. Interferometers are often used to measure the surface accuracy of optics.
ZEISS CONTURA G2 CMMsCMMs, or coordinate measuring machines, are instruments used for measuring the physical dimensions of optics. They can be computer controlled or manually operated.
DigiMicro Microscopes Microscopes are used to determine the surface quality of optics.
Olympus MX51 Microscopes Microscopes are used to determine the surface quality of optics.

Learning Resources

Application Notes
Trending in Optics
Videos
Technical Tools
Webinars

Application Notes

Technical information and application examples including theoretical explanations, equations, graphical illustrations, and much more.

Understanding Optical Windows
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Advantages of Silicon for Mid-Wave Infrared Windows
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An Introduction to Optical Coatings
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Edmund Optics Preferred Glass Types
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Understanding Optical Specifications
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The Correct Material for Infrared (IR) Applications
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Trending in Optics

The future depends on optics through technological and application advancements. Edmund Optics^® continues to embrace the future by providing information on trending products and technologies.

Superpolished Optics
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Videos

Informative corporate or instructional videos ranging from simple tips to application-based demonstrations of product advantages.

EO Global Manufacturing Facilities
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Metrology at Edmund Optics: Measuring as a Key Component of Manufacturing
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Optical Windows Review
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Technical Tools

Technical calculators based on commonly used and referenced equations in the Optics, Imaging and Photonics industries.

Beam Displacement Calculator
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Webinars

Recorded webinars from Edmund Optics^® experts on a wide range of optics and imaging topics.

Ultra-Low Surface Roughness Polishing and Metrology
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Nano-Structured Anti-Reflective Surfaces
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Selecting the Right Window

Contact our team of optical manufacturing engineers to ensure you receive windows that meet your specific needs within your budget.

Visible
UV and IR
Laser Line
Specialty

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Protect Sensitive Optics and Sensors from Contamination and Damage
Wide Range of Glass and Plastic Substrates
Options for Applications Requiring High Durability or Large Temperature Ranges

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