by Todd Anderson | Feb 10, 2022 | Blog
The term “lapping” stems from the acronym Loose Abrasive Process. Quite simply, the lapping process involves mixing water or oil with abrasive particles, which results in a slurry that acts as a liquid cutting tool. The liquid between the plate and workpiece creates...
by Todd Anderson | Jan 26, 2022 | Blog
Optical bonding is the joining of two optical components together. However, many methods are used for contact bonding, depending on what is needed and the type of optical components being used. Adhesive contact bonding is often utilized, where the two components are...
by Todd Anderson | Jan 17, 2022 | Blog
Optical bonding is a process used when two or more optic components must be joined or fused. The ability to perform optical bonding is a must for any modern company in the optics industry. Historically, optical bonding has been used in several breakthrough designs,...
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 stephen | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog
Say goodbye to that cold goop, and say hello to a new laser ultrasound that can make reading from half a meter away. Importantly, it won’t blast away what it’s trying to measure thanks to the laser selected for the system — 1,550-nanometer, a wavelength absorbed...
by stephen | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog
Remote piloted aircraft, commonly called drones, are designed to go where it’s too dangerous for humans to go. IRD Glass fabricates sapphire optics for the aerospace and defense contractors that produce these amazing vehicles. We can customize every...
