The following types of inspection and quality documentation can be provided depending on project requirements. Each category describes what it verifies and when it is typically provided.
1
Optical Inspection
What It Verifies
Verifies optical performance parameters including transmission, reflectance and wavefront error.
When It Is Provided
Provided when optical performance verification is required.
2
Dimensional Inspection
What It Verifies
Verifies mechanical dimensions including diameter, thickness, radius and center thickness.
When It Is Provided
Standard documentation for precision components.
3
Surface Quality
What It Verifies
Verifies surface scratch-dig rating per applicable standard.
When It Is Provided
Provided for components with surface quality requirements.
4
Flatness
What It Verifies
Verifies surface flatness using interferometric methods.
When It Is Provided
Provided when flatness specifications are agreed.
5
Coating Performance
What It Verifies
Verifies coating transmission, reflectance or LIDT performance.
When It Is Provided
Provided for coated optics when coating specs are confirmed.
6
Material Certification
What It Verifies
Confirms material specification, batch and optical constants.
When It Is Provided
Provided when material traceability is required.
7
Traceability
What It Verifies
Full material and process traceability from incoming material to finished component.
When It Is Provided
Available for projects requiring full lot traceability.
8
Certificate of Conformity
What It Verifies
Confirms conformity to agreed specifications and requirements.
When It Is Provided
Standard documentation for quality-managed projects.
9
Quality Documentation Package
What It Verifies
Comprehensive documentation package including all applicable inspection and material records.
When It Is Provided
Available for critical applications requiring complete documentation.
