Precision Manufacturing for Optomechanical Components

A key process for custom mounts, lens barrels, adapter rings, housings, and parts with defined bores, threads, and mounting surfaces.

• Typical parts: lens holders, optical mounts, adapters, instrument frames, and precision brackets.
• Identify optical datums, locating features, and alignment tolerances.
• Specify which mating surfaces need dimensional or finish checks.

For equipment panels, instrument frames, covers, and supporting brackets where the design is suitable for formed sheet metal.

• Typical parts: instrument panels, mounting plates, enclosures, and support structures.
• Review stiffness, mounting holes, and clearance around instrument panels.
• Plan joining and finish requirements around critical interfaces.

For suitable non-optical plastic housings, covers, and structural components when repeatable molded geometry is required.

• Typical parts: sensor housings, covers, protective shells, and instrument enclosures.
• Check fit around sensors, connectors, and fastening features before tooling.
• Identify visible surfaces and material requirements for protective shells.

For selected non-critical prototypes, complex housings, assembly concepts, and fit-check parts.

• Typical parts: prototype covers, brackets, instrument layout models, and development fixtures.
• Use fit models to check packaging and access around optical assemblies.
• Prototype alignment aids before committing to production tooling.