- Precision Machining
- Polishing
- Lapping
- Grinding
- Sawing
- Waterjet
- Dicing Capabilities
- Assembly
- Coating
Precision Machining Capabilities
IRD Glass has CNC processing and other glass and ceramic fabrication equipment in house, which allows us to achieve remarkable customization in less time than competitors.
- Precision glass machining
- Precision ceramic machining
- Sapphire machining
- Spinel machining
- Quartz machining
- ZERODUR® machining
| TYPICAL | BEST | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimension | ± .005″ | ± .0001″ |
| Radius | ± .005″ | ± .002″ |
| Roughness | Ra 30 µin | Ra 10 µin |
| Flatness | ± .005″ | ± .002″ |
| Parallel | ± .005″ | ± .002″ |
| Max Size | 30” x 16” x 16” |
Polishing Capabilities
IRD Glass is considered a leader among precision glass polishers. Our experienced staff can lap and polish both flat substrates and cylindrical substrates to create a consistently uniform surface.
- Optical glass polishing
- Spinel polishing
- Sapphire polishing
- ZERODUR® polishing
- Precision stainless steel polishing
- Acrylic polishing
- Ceramics polishing
| TYPICAL | BEST | |
|---|---|---|
| Roughness | Ra < 1 µin | Ra < 5 Å |
| Angles | 5 arc min | 3 arc sec |
| Flatness | 1 wave | < 1/20 wave |
| Parallel | 30 arc sec | < 5 arc sec |
| Max Size | 16″ Diameter |
Lapping Capabilities
Our lapping process is optimized for super-hard materials and will produce very flat, parallel, and smooth plano ceramic and custom glass components.
| TYPICAL | BEST | |
|---|---|---|
| Roughness | Ra < 10 µin | Ra < 5 µin |
| Angles | Na | Na |
| Flatness | ± .000050" | ± .000010" |
| Parallel | ± .000050" | ± .000010" |
| Max Size | 13.3" Diameter |
Grinding Capabilities
IRD Glass can grind both flat substrates and cylindrical substrates to create a uniform surface for further manufacturing techniques. We offer ID Grinding, OD Grinding. Surface Grinding, and Profile Grinding for precision glass, sapphire, IR materials, ceramic and ceramic blends.
| TYPICAL | BEST | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimension | ± .002″ | ± .002″ |
| Radius | ± .005" | ± .001" |
| Roughness | Ra 40 µin | Ra 10 µin |
| Flatness | ± .001" | ± .0002" |
| Parallel | ± .001" | ± .0002" |
| Max Size | 24″ Diameter (6″ ht) |
Sawing Capabilities
| TYPICAL | BEST | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimension | ± .005″ | ± .001″ |
| Radius | na | na |
| Roughness | Ra 30 µin | Ra 10 µin |
| Flatness | ± .005″ | ± .002″ |
| Parallel | ± .005″ | ± .002″ |
| Max Size | 14” x 8” x 1” |
Waterjet Capabilities
| TYPICAL | BEST | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimension | ± .010″ | ± .005″ |
| Radius | ± .010″ | ± .005″ |
| Roughness | Ra 90 µin | Ra 60 µin |
| Flatness | ± .001″ | ± .0002″ |
| Parallel | ± .001″ | ± .0002″ |
| Max Size | 40″ x 24″ x 2″ |
Dicing Capabilities
| TYPICAL | BEST | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimension | ± .005″ | ± .0005″ |
| Roughness | Ra < 10 µin | Ra < 5 µin |
| Flatness | Na | Na |
| Parallel | ± .000050″ | ± .000010″ |
| Max Size | 8″ Dia x .300″ thick |
Assembly Capabilities
Coming soon.......
Coating Capabilities
IRD is poised to serve all your coating needs. From basic Mgf2 coatings to the incredibly intricate multiple-stack coatings, metallization and more. IRD offers HLDT AR and mirror coatings, ultra-high reflective mirror coatings, beam splitters, notch, BBAR and many more. Bring us your challenges, and let’s work together to find a solution!