Custom Optical Components

Name: Custom Optical Components
Brand: PhotonEdge
SKU: PE-SPECIAL-CUSTOM-050
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Key Specifications

Critical Parameters for Custom Optics

When specifying this product, these parameters most directly impact performance and cost:

Application Wavelength Geometry Surface Quality Coating

Component Types	Lenses, windows, mirrors, prisms, filters, custom geometries
Materials	BK7, Fused Silica, CaF2, Sapphire, ZnSe, Ge, Si, and more
Size Range	1mm to 300mm+
Surface Quality	Per specification (down to 10-5)
Coatings	Custom designed for wavelength and performance
Quantities	1 prototype to 10,000+ production
Documentation	Drawings, specs, CoC, inspection reports
Lead Time	2-6 weeks depending on complexity

Parameter Reference Guide

Typical Standard capability — available as shown
Available Alternative options exist — request quotation
Custom Per your drawing — quote after review
Subject to Review Depends on project specifics

What Is a Custom Optical Components?

PhotonEdge provides custom optical component manufacturing services for applications requiring non-standard specifications. From single prototypes to volume production, we coordinate material sourcing, precision manufacturing, coating, and inspection through our optical manufacturing network.

We work with your engineering team to review specifications, optimize manufacturability, and deliver components that meet your system requirements.

When Should You Use This Product?

✔ Good Choice When

✓ Non-standard optical components not available from catalog
✓ Prototype development and R&D
✓ Production runs with custom specifications
✓ Multi-material or hybrid optical assemblies

⚠ Consider an Alternative When

✗ Standard catalog component available Browse products catalog

✗ Simple lens need Plano-Convex Lens

✗ Standard window BK7 Window

✗ Standard mirror Protected Silver Mirror

Available Optical Materials

Select the optimal substrate material based on your wavelength, environment, and budget requirements.

Material	Transmission	Key Advantage	Considerations
N-BK7	VIS / NIR	General-purpose optical glass	Standard
UV Fused Silica	UV / VIS / NIR	UV-transparent, low CTE	Premium
CaF2	UV / VIS / IR	Broadest transmission	Fragile
Sapphire	UV / VIS / NIR	Extreme hardness	Premium
ZnSe / Ge / Si	IR	Mid-IR to LWIR	Specialized

Not sure which material to choose?

Ask AI Optical Engineer

Optical Coating Options

Custom AR

Designed for your wavelength and AOI.

Typical use: All custom components

Custom HR

Wavelength-specific high reflectance.

Typical use: Laser and mirror components

Custom Filter

Bandpass, longpass, shortpass, dichroic.

Typical use: Filter and spectral components

Metallic

Silver, aluminum, gold for broadband reflection.

Typical use: Mirror components

How to Specify Your Coating

To select the right coating, please provide: (1) Operating wavelength, (2) Angle of incidence, (3) Required transmission or reflectivity, (4) Laser power density (if applicable), (5) Operating environment.

Engineering Considerations

Key factors to evaluate when specifying this optical component for your system.

Specification Review

Our engineering team reviews your drawing for manufacturability and suggests optimizations before quoting.

Material Selection

Material choice affects cost, lead time, and performance. We recommend optimal materials for your application.

Tolerance Analysis

Tight tolerances increase cost. We help identify which tolerances are critical and which can be relaxed.

Documentation

Full inspection documentation including dimensional reports, surface quality, coating curves, and CoC available.

Applications

Laser Systems

Custom optics for laser cavities, beam delivery, and processing systems.

Semiconductor

Precision optics for wafer inspection, lithography, and process control.

Medical Devices

Custom optics for imaging, endoscopy, and diagnostic instruments.

Research & Aerospace

Specialized optics for laboratory experiments and aerospace systems.

Manufacturing & Customization

Manufacturing Capability Levels

Capability	Standard	Precision	Project-Specific
Surface Quality	40-20	20-10	10-5 or tighter
Flatness	λ/4	λ/10	λ/20+
Dimensional Tol.	±0.05mm	±0.01mm	±0.005mm
Centration	≤3 arc-min	≤1 arc-min	≤30 arc-sec

Actual capability depends on material, geometry and coating. Final specifications confirmed through engineering review.

PhotonEdge supports optical component sourcing, engineering review, and qualified manufacturing through our optical manufacturing network. We coordinate production, coating, and inspection to deliver components that meet your specifications.

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Prototype

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Low Volume

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Volume Production

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Custom Specification

Quality Assurance

Dimensional Inspection

Diameter, thickness, focal length verified per specification

Surface Quality

Scratch-dig inspection under calibrated illumination

Coating Verification

Spectrophotometric measurement of transmission/reflectance

Inspection documentation available according to project requirements. Certificates of Conformance, material test reports, and coating curves can be provided.

Available Documentation

Document	Purpose
Inspection Report	Confirms optical and mechanical specifications
Material Certificate	Confirms substrate material and grade
Coating Report	Confirms coating performance and wavelength range
Certificate of Conformity	Confirms conformity to agreed requirements
Dimensional Report	Confirms mechanical dimensions and tolerances

Documentation provided according to agreed project requirements.

You May Also Need

Related Knowledge

Engineering Documentation

The following documentation is available upon request for qualified engineering projects:

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Dimensional Drawing

CAD & dimensional specs per your requirements

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Material Data Sheet

Material properties, transmission curves & certificates

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Coating Performance Curve

Spectrophotometric measurement data

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Inspection Report

Surface quality, flatness, centration & dimensional data

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Certificate of Conformance

CoC with full traceability per project requirements

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Custom Specification Sheet

Application-specific specification documentation

Documentation availability depends on project scope and order quantity. Request details during RFQ.

Ordering Information

Price Range

See Quote

Standard Lead Time

Ships within 1 week after payment

Custom Lead Time

Subject to engineering evaluation

MOQ

1 Piece

Samples

Available

Specification Parameters

Typical Specifications shown on this page are standard capabilities. Available Options include alternative materials and coatings. Custom Specifications are available per your drawing. Requirements beyond standard capability are marked Subject to Engineering Review.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I submit a custom request?

Upload your drawing via the RFQ form, or describe your requirements in detail. Include material, dimensions, tolerances, surface quality, coating, and quantity.

What is the typical lead time?

Custom optics require engineering evaluation. Lead time is confirmed with your quotation.

Can you work from a sketch?

Yes. A rough sketch with key parameters is sufficient for initial review.

Do you provide inspection reports?

Yes. Dimensional reports, surface quality data, coating curves, and Certificates of Conformance are available.

What quantities do you support?

From single prototypes to 10,000+ production runs. Pricing scales with quantity.

What materials do you work with?

BK7, Fused Silica, CaF2, Sapphire, ZnSe, Ge, Si, and specialty optical materials.

Not Sure Which Specification You Need?

Describe your optical system and our AI Optical Engineer will help identify the right specifications, materials, and coatings for your application.

Ask AI Optical Engineer

Before Requesting a Quote

To help us provide an accurate quotation, please prepare the following information. Not all fields are required — send what you have, and our engineering team can help identify missing parameters.

✓ Material

BK7, fused silica, CaF₂, etc.

✓ Dimensions

Diameter, thickness, focal length

✓ Wavelength

Operating wavelength or range

✓ Coating

AR, HR, metallic, or uncoated

✓ Surface Quality

Scratch-dig, roughness

✓ Quantity

Prototype, low volume, or production

✓ Application

Laser, imaging, spectroscopy, etc.

✓ Operating Environment

Temperature, vacuum, cleanroom

Not sure about some specifications? Send what you have — our engineering team will help identify the missing parameters and recommend appropriate values for your application.