by Todd Anderson | Jan 3, 2022 | Blog
Super polishing is a relatively new classification of surface quality. Sometimes, super polishing is referred to as being “atomically smooth.” In super polishing, surface roughness is measured in Angstroms. An Angstrom is 10 times smaller than a nanometer, and...
by Todd Anderson | Dec 16, 2021 | Blog
Pitch polishing is a good option for some components that require the highest quality when manufacturing components. It is similar to lapping, which uses loose powder as the grinding agent. However, lapping does not provide the standard of quality that can. In pitch...
by Todd Anderson | Dec 1, 2021 | Blog
The high surface quality of an optical component is imperative, particularly in laser applications and optics using UV wavelengths. Sometimes imperfections, such as scratches, can occur during manufacturing or handling. Poor surface quality directly impacts cost....
by Todd Anderson | Nov 17, 2021 | Blog
You may equate the word “Swiss” with goods such as watches and chocolate, and you’d be correct. Not only is Swiss chocolate considered some of the best chocolate in the world, but the same holds for Swiss watches as well. In the 1800s, Swiss watchmakers made...
by Todd Anderson | Nov 9, 2021 | Blog
You may know the Hubble telescope for its beautiful images of space. However, it didn’t start that way. Initial photos were fuzzy—likely due to the telescope’s main mirror being “too flat.” It was out by only 2.2 microns or 1/50th of a human hair. The theory is that...
