Optimax has more than 15 years experience in providing quality optical components for U.S. and international customers. Every lens is measured for each specification by highly trained opticians. Advanced metrology allows optics manufacturing to hold to extremely tight tolerances and delivery times. For consistency and product reliability, Optimax enforces a strict quality system.

Optimax adheres to and is compliant with:

• ISO 9000: 2001
• MIL-I-45208A

Our quality program is fully documented. To obtain a copy of the Optimax Quality Managment System Manual, please contact our QA Manager.
 

Introduction to Metrology

Optimax’s manufacturing philosophy is derived from the principles of Lean Manufacturing – metrology at Optimax supports lean. Our opticians must be inspectors first; each optician measures and verifies their work.

• Optimax Inspection Booths in each cell for surface quality and dimensional measurements
• Quality auditors supporting manufacturing
• More than 20 interferometers on the shop floor – including Displacement Measurement Interferometers
• Advanced metrology equipment supporting specialized processes
  • QED SSI-A Interferometer
  • Zygo VeriFire Asphere Interferometer
  • Profilometers
  • Zygo New View 6200
  • Chapman MP 2000
  • CMM
  • Laser rulers
• Lambda 900 and Despatch Environment Chamber for coating testing
• Laminar flow inspection booths utilized for final inspection