Plano Optics –

Innovative solutions are made possible by complex shaping e.g. multifunctional and monolithical components

… e.g. multifunctional and monolithical components

Technical data

Metrology

CNC-Shaping

Outside dimensions: up to 950 x 750 mm in any thickness
Repeating accuracy: up to ±0.0015 mm
Dimensional variations: up to ±0.003 mm (ISO tolerances IT₅)
Path controlled shapes: any radius or shape which is digitized and described mathematically
Inside shapes: bores up to 0.25 mm, steps, elongated holes, pockets, grooves and indentations of any size
Edges: half-round edges, seamed and ground edges, bevels at any angle
Deep drilling: up to 500 mm, ø 3-40 mm

New Novel design possibilities due to CNC-manufacture of components

Manufacture of complex shapes in glass, fused silica and ceramics
Several mechanical functionalities integrated into one optical component (multifunctional optics)
Several optical functionalities integrated into one optical component (monolithical optics)
Design of components adapted to assembly requirements
Reduction of number of components in a system
Integration of fixture devices
Uniformity of expansion coefficients
Reduction in volume and weight