Optical access
Aachener Quarzglas manufactures high-precision optical access components for test engines, wind tunnels, and test rigs that analyze flow patterns, injection processes, and combustion processes.
Plane optical precision components for test engines
Optical access components are key analysis tools in engine development. Aachener Quarzglas is one of the leading specialists in the manufacturing of optical access components for modern test engines. Using advanced production methods, our company manufactures plane optical precision components for the detection and analysis of flow patterns, injection processes, and engine combustion.
Our manufacturing spectrum starts with the production of windows in viewing glass quality for endoscopic examinations. Additionally, Aachener Quarzglas has the technological manufacturing expertise to produce mechanically polished precision cylinders with corresponding piston windows. Special geometries for the base and bowl are not a manufacturing obstacle for us, but rather a solvable challenge for our specialists.
Aachener Quarzglas also possesses excellent expertise in the production of pressure chamber windows, which are used in wind tunnels and test rigs for innovative jet propulsion systems. Benefit from our long-standing know-how in processing quartz glass, which, due to its optical, thermal, and mechanical properties, is ideally suited for applications with extreme pressure and temperature gradients. When using quartz glass, we are able to optimize the stability of pressure chamber windows, particularly in the installation and clamping areas, by flame polishing the ground surfaces.
Processing methods
Our precise processing methods guarantee the highest quality and reliability in the processing, refinement, and packaging of glass and ceramic products:
- Mechanical processing – CNC-supported methods for precise milling, turning, and grinding of complex geometries.
- Polishing – Perfect surface quality through state-of-the-art polishing techniques such as hand polishing, laser polishing, and flame polishing.
- Quality assurance – Comprehensive testing procedures with tactile and optical measuring technology for the highest precision.
- Packaging – Custom-tailored protective packaging for the safe transport and storage of sensitive components.
Materials used
For our high-quality precision products, we use specially selected glass materials that provide the highest optical and thermal properties:
- Fused Silica – High-purity material with excellent temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and optical clarity.
- Optical glasses – Precision-crafted glasses with high transparency and specific optical properties for demanding applications.