Prisms
Aachener Quarzglas manufactures high-precision prisms with tight dimensional tolerances and excellent surface quality for demanding optical applications.
Dimensional tolerances and surface qualities for the highest demands
Planar substrates are used in a wide range of applications in industry, medicine, and science. Our company has the know-how and technological manufacturing expertise to produce mirrors and prisms that reliably meet strict quality requirements, with tight angular tolerances, high parallelism, cleanliness, and fitting accuracy.
At the Aachen facility, we manufacture mirrors and prisms with recognized high surface quality. Depending on the individual application, the substrates can be coated with various coatings during the manufacturing process. Thanks to our long-standing expertise, Aachener Quarzglas is capable of producing beam steering elements in a wide range of geometries.
Processing methods
Our specialized processing methods ensure the highest precision and quality in the manufacturing and protection of optical prisms:
- Mechanical processing – CNC-controlled milling and grinding methods for precise prism manufacturing with tight tolerances.
- Polishing – Perfect surface quality through state-of-the-art polishing techniques for maximum optical quality.
- Quality assurance – Comprehensive testing procedures with optical and tactile measuring technology to meet the strictest requirements.
- Packaging – Custom protective packaging for the safe transport and optimal storage of sensitive prisms.
Materials used
For the manufacturing of our high-precision prisms, we use special glass materials that provide optimal optical properties:
- Fused Silica – High-purity material with excellent light transmission, thermal stability, and chemical resistance.
- Optical glasses – Precision-crafted glasses with defined optical properties for demanding applications in metrology and industry.