CNC Machining Solutions forOptical & Instrumentation Components
High-precision machined parts for optical assemblies, instrument mounts, probe fixtures, and stable adjustment structures.
We machine lens mounts, optical bench structures, fine-adjustment stages, instrument plates, probe holders, and locating rings for metrology, scientific instrumentation, and precision imaging systems — with surface finishes and angular accuracies that optical performance demands.
The manufacturing pain points our customers in this industry face most often — and how we address each one before it becomes a problem on your assembly line.
Precision Alignment Requirements
Optical system performance depends directly on the angular and positional accuracy of mechanical mounts. Lens axis tilt, decenter, and rotational error all degrade image quality. We machine to the levels that preserve optical alignment across full operating temperature ranges.
Stable Mounting Interfaces Over Temperature
Instrument structures must maintain dimensional relationships across temperature cycles and long service periods. Material selection (Invar, Super Invar), residual stress management, and surface finish all contribute to mounting stability.
Fine Structures in Compact Geometries
Optical mounts combine small overall size with high feature density — bore diameters, locating features, adjustment threads, and cable passages all competing for the same space. Multi-axis machining is essential for this class of part.
Surface and Dimensional Consistency Across Sets
Optical systems often use multiple identical or mirrored mount structures. Dimensional variation between parts affects alignment reproducibility when components are interchanged during assembly or maintenance.
Lens mounts, optical bench structures, kinematic stages, probe holders, and locating rings for scientific instruments, metrology systems, and precision imaging assemblies.
Specific machining, quality, and project support capabilities that match what this industry actually demands — not generic claims.
Angular Accuracy That Optical Performance Requires
We machine perpendicularity and squareness of lens mount interfaces to ≤0.01 mm/100 mm — the level that prevents axis tilt from introducing aberrations into your optical system.
Surface Finish on Critical Apertures
Bore surfaces inside lens tubes and light baffles are machined to Ra 0.4 μm and finished with optical blackening — managed as a single process from a single supplier.
Low-CTE Material Expertise
Invar 36 and Super Invar require specialized machining strategies to avoid work hardening. We have established parameters for these materials that deliver stable dimensions without post-delivery drift.
Better Assembly Stability and Alignment Reproducibility
Consistent dimensional quality across multiple identical mount parts means optical assemblies align correctly on the first attempt — fewer shimming iterations, faster system integration.
From your first drawing to stable production delivery — a clear process that keeps your development and production schedule on track.
Review of Optical and Mechanical Requirements
We review mount drawings in the context of the optical system — angular tolerances, CTE requirements, and blackening requirements confirmed before quoting.
Material and Process Recommendation
We recommend the optimal material (aluminum, Invar, stainless) and process sequence (machining, grinding, lapping, blackening) for your specific application.
First Article with Angular and Surface Report
First parts include CMM report with angular measurements, cylindricity, flatness, and surface roughness verification — not just basic dimensions.
Consistent Batch Quality for Multi-Part Systems
For systems using multiple identical mounts, we machine from the same locked program and verify dimensional consistency across the batch before delivery.
Material, machining process, and surface finish are coordinated at the quoting stage. Every combination below is validated on active customer programs.
A selection of completed projects from this industry. Every part was delivered with full CMM inspection report and material certification.
Custom C-Mount Lens Mount Set
6061-T6 Al C-mount lens housings. Bore ground to H5, concentricity 0.003 mm TIR. Black anodize. 30 sets for machine vision OEM. Delivered 12 days.
Invar 36 Kinematic Mount Set
Invar 36 kinematic base mounts for a precision CMM reference assembly. Stress-relieved, Vee-grooves ±0.002 mm, electroless nickel. Thermal drift measured <0.5 μm/°C.
MIC-6 Optical Bench Mounting Plates
MIC-6 Al mounting plates, lapped flat to ≤0.008 mm over 500 mm span. Anodized, threaded M6 breadboard pattern. For a laser optics bench assembly.
Probe Holder Bracket System
316L SS probe holder brackets for metrology scanning system. ±0.005 mm, passivated. 50 sets with angular measurement report for each batch.
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