Our diamond turning capability enables the production of complex optical components — from infrared imaging lenses to aerospace-grade freeform mirrors — with a level of accuracy and surface quality that conventional polishing processes cannot achieve.
Key Benefits
- Maximum Machining Diameter: Up to 400 mm
- Optical Geometries: Spherical, aspherical, freeform, and DOE (Diffractive Optical Elements)
- Surface Quality: Ra < 0.5 nm RMS (ultra-smooth finish)
- Form Accuracy: ≤ 0.5 μm repeatability
- Material Range: Optical crystals, infrared materials, metals, and plastics
Distinctive Features
- Precision machining suitable for both rapid prototyping and volume production
- Direct machining of infrared optical materials such as ZnSe, Ge, CaF₂, and related substrates
- Capability to generate freeform and diffractive optical structures
- Integrated polishing and metrology support for end-to-end quality assurance
Diamond Turning Example
These capabilities support high-power laser systems, infrared imaging devices, aerospace optics, and advanced defense applications — delivering performance that meets mission-critical demands.
- Ultra-precision mirrors (metal and coated types) manufactured by diamond turning
- Surface quality: Ra < 0.5 nm, Form accuracy: ≤ 0.5 μm
- Applicable to spherical, aspherical, and freeform reflective optics
- Used in high-power laser systems, IR imaging, and aerospace optics
The mirrors illustrated here are examples of components manufactured with diamond turning technology, achieving nanometer-level surface roughness and sub-micron form accuracy required for advanced laser optics.
- Diamond turned mirror examples – Ra < 0.5 nm surface finish, ≤ 0.5 μm accuracy
- Applicable to spherical, aspherical, and freeform reflective optics
- Used in high-power laser, IR imaging, and aerospace applications
By integrating DTM into our fabrication, we provide customers with mission-ready optics that meet aerospace and defense requirements where no compromise is acceptable.
“Diamond turning transforms complex optical designs into reliable, real-world solutions.”