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Diamond Optical Tools

Precision Optical Tools Braemar Diamond Optical Tools deliver precise grinding, shaping, and polishing of optical components made from hard, brittle materials. They machine glass, fused silica, quartz, sapphire, ceramics, ZnSe, CaF₂, and other advanced substrates. The tools provide high accuracy and clean surfaces in demanding optical environments. Braemar uses premium synthetic diamond and controlled resin or metal bonds to ensure stable, repeatable performance. They support lens fabrication, prism grinding, beveling, edge shaping, and ultra-fine finishing. Manufacturers of lenses, laser components, scientific glass, and aerospace optics rely on Braemar for fast cutting, long tool life, and consistent precision. Full Range of Optical Tooling Braemar offers a full line of optical wheels, core drills, segments, beveling tools, and custom-engineered solutions for CNC grinders, manual stations, and ultrasonic systems. The tools reduce chipping, improve finishes, and maintain stable performance over their full life. They help optical shops, labs, and precision machining facilities achieve clean edges, tight tolerances, and reliable optical results. Machines That Use Diamond Optical Tools Precision Optical Tools run on specialized grinding, polishing, cutting, and drilling machines built for fragile, high-purity materials. These machines require strong rigidity, high accuracy, and excellent vibration control to achieve optical-grade results. CNC Optical Grinding Machines CNC optical grinders from OptiPro, Satisloh, Precitech, and Schneider shape lenses and prisms. They use 1A1, 6A2, 12V9, 1V1 wheels, chamfer wheels, and form tools. CNC Optical Polishing Machines Polishing platforms such as OptiPro ePX and Satisloh SPS handle ultra-fine finishing. They run fine-grit diamond tools, polishing rings, and finishing laps. Optical Edging & Beveling Machines Edging systems from Coburn, A&R, WECO, and Nidek shape lens edges and bevels. They use diamond edging wheels, bevel wheels, chamfer wheels, and cup wheels. Ultrasonic Drilling Machines Ultrasonic systems—Sonic-Mill, OMNI, and ACCU-DRILL—drill small, accurate holes in glass, sapphire, and quartz. They use thin-wall diamond core drills and micro-drills. CNC Glass Machining Centers Glass machining centers from Hegla, Bystronic, Intermac, and CMS cut pockets, slots, and complex geometries. They use diamond routers, milling tools, and grinding wheels. Manual Optical Grinding & Polishing Stations Hand-lapping machines and flat-lap polishers use diamond laps, mounted points, and polishing discs for small-scale or lab work. Ultra-Precision Lathes Ultra-precision lathes from Precitech and Moore Nanotech machine IR optics, aspheres, and precision glass forms using diamond turning tools and micro-form tools. Semiconductor & Metrology Equipment Wafer processing and metrology machines use diamond wheels, bevel tools, slicing blades, and micro-drills for quartz, fused silica, and sapphire components.