Diamond Optical tools
Diamond Optical tools for most grinding and finishing applications. Braemar has been a leader in designing and manufacturing high-quality diamond wheels for most makes of optical surfacing and finishing equipment. Our Diamond Optical Tools are engineered with the latest bonding technology in use today. Diamond Optical wheels cut lens material quickly, cleanly with minimal wear. Our Optical Diamond tools are balanced for optimum performance, while the lightweight aluminum hubs are less demanding on your machines to help promote longer life. Special design laps cut to special radii for optics, grinding and polishing of precision optics are available. Optical Diamond Tools can be mounted on cast iron, aluminum, bronze or stainless steel. Custom shapes are available such as grooved tools, tools with special threads, form tools and other custom tooling.
Applications in Optical Manufacturing
- Lens Grinding and Shaping: Spherical, aspherical, or cylindrical lenses.
- Optical Fiber Ferrules: Precise holes and surface finishes for fiber optics.
- Crystals & Optical Materials: Sapphire, quartz, or other hard optical substrates.
- Precision Holes & Apertures: In mounts or assemblies for optical systems.
Advantages of Metal Bond Diamond Tooling for Optics
- High dimensional accuracy and repeatability.
- Can grind hard and brittle materials without chipping.
- Better tool life than resin or vitrified bonds in certain high-pressure applications.
- Compatible with coolants and polishing fluids, reducing heat and improving surface finish.
Considerations
- Diamond grade and size: Fine diamond grains (1–5 µm) are used for optics to achieve smooth finishes.
- Wheel speed and feed rates: Must be carefully controlled to avoid micro-cracking in optical glass.
- Coolant usage: Essential to prevent thermal damage or distortion of optical parts.
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