Optical Manufacturing
Design considerations, timelines, tolerances and cleaning procedures.
Documents
2 Optical Tolerances
Listing of optical tolerance parameters typically achievable and the effects on cost.
3 Typical Project Timeline
JENOPTIK manufactures lens assemblies in 12 - 20 weeks depending on the specific requirements. The attached 20 week schedule details the timeline and typical steps in a custom project on a comfortable schedule.
5 Test Plates
Typically JOS, Inc. does not use test plates in manufaucture. Most often radius is measured interferometricly on the manufacturing floor which minimizes tooling costs and lead times. We do have extensive inventory of test plates which are used when beneficial.
Glass Catalog Changes
Article concerning changing glass availability and concerns relating to optical design and custom manufacture.
1 Custom Lens Assembly Inquiry
Capabilities Overview
Customer Survey