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Diamond Optical Tools

Precision Diamond Tools for Optical Manufacturing Braemar Diamond Optical Tools deliver precise grinding, shaping, and polishing for advanced optical materials. They machine glass, fused silica, quartz, sapphire, ceramics, ZnSe, CaF₂, and other brittle substrates with clean, accurate results. Moreover, the tools use premium synthetic diamond and controlled resin or metal bonds to maintain stable, repeatable performance. Consequently, optical shops achieve predictable quality in lens fabrication, prism grinding, beveling, edge shaping, and ultra-fine finishing. Because of this reliability, manufacturers of lenses, laser components, scientific glass, and aerospace optics trust Braemar for fast cutting, long tool life, and consistent precision. Full Range of Optical Tooling Braemar offers a full line of diamond optical grinding wheels, core drills, segments, beveling tools, and custom-engineered solutions. In addition, these tools work on CNC grinders, manual stations, and ultrasonic systems. They reduce chipping, improve finishes, and hold tight tolerances throughout their life. As a result, optical manufacturers, research facilities, and precision machining labs achieve clean edges and stable geometry. Machines That Use Diamond Optical Tools Diamond Optical Tools operate on specialized machines built for hard, fragile, and high-purity materials. Therefore, these systems require strong rigidity, high accuracy, and excellent vibration control to achieve true optical finishes. CNC Optical Grinding Machines OptiPro, Satisloh, Precitech, and Schneider platforms shape lenses and prisms with 1A1, 6A2, 12V9, 1V1, chamfer wheels, and precision form tools. Additionally, these machines maintain tight tolerances for complex optical geometries. CNC Optical Polishing Machines OptiPro ePX and Satisloh SPS systems produce ultra-fine finishes using fine-grit diamond tools, polishing rings, and finishing laps. Furthermore, their controlled motion paths enhance surface quality. Optical Edging & Beveling Machines Coburn, A&R, WECO, and Nidek edging systems use diamond edging wheels, bevel wheels, chamfer wheels, and cup wheels. As a result, operators can achieve smooth edges and repeatable bevel consistency. Ultrasonic Drilling Machines Sonic-Mill, OMNI, and ACCU-DRILL platforms create accurate holes in glass, quartz, and sapphire using thin-wall diamond core drills and micro-drills. Consequently, manufacturers benefit from reduced cracking and cleaner hole geometry. CNC Glass Machining Centers Hegla, Bystronic, Intermac, and CMS machines cut pockets, slots, contours, and complex shapes using diamond routers, milling tools, and grinding wheels. Moreover, their rigid structures improve accuracy on brittle materials. Manual Optical Grinding & Polishing Stations Hand-lapping and flat-lap systems use diamond laps, mounted points, and polishing discs for small-batch and lab-scale optical work. Additionally, these stations allow fine adjustments during prototype development. Ultra-Precision Lathes Precitech and Moore Nanotech lathes turn IR optics, aspheres, and precision glass parts using diamond turning tools. As a result, manufacturers obtain extremely smooth surfaces and precise optical forms. Semiconductor & Metrology Equipment Wafer processing machines use diamond wheels, bevel tools, slicing blades, and micro-drills for quartz, fused silica, sapphire, and other high-purity materials. Furthermore, these tools improve edge quality and reduce subsurface damage.