The importance of optical polishing and the processing of optical components has never been greater with the ongoing development of the telecommunicationss market. Whether for Infra Red and polymer waveguide production or fibre optic cable polishing, the exacting design and manufacture of Logitech optical polishing equipment ensures the operator will achieve the highest quality results.

The area of optical polishing encases numerous applications areas and technology groups. Examples of process technologies where Logitech systems are currently being used include the following:

• Infra-Red Windows
• Polishing Laser Materials
• Micro Lenses & Micro Optics
• Polishing Optical Fibres

Traditional optical polishing techniques are based on the use of machinery plus a high degree of "hand skill" which is normally accumulated through a number of years work experience. This is problematic for establishments which do not have the services of skilled optical technicians or for researchers who cannot justify the cost and inconvenience of sending small numbers of specialised components to outside contractors.

Optical Material Polishing& Processing Solutions

Logitech's unique consultative approach ensures that each customer achieves process results of the highest standard using advanced machine-technology systems.

Once we have analysed your requirements, a complete system will be recommended for processing the optical material being used. A single system for polishing optical materials would ordinarily follow a tried and tested process route, although it should be remembered that each system will be recommended on the basis of the particular application:

• Precision Cutting - a variety of different cutting technologies are available, including Annular, Peripheral, Abrasive Wire and Diamond Wire saws. Dependent upon the optical material being cut, each saw will provide a high degree of accuracy with minimal kerf loss.
• Sample Mounting & Bonding - fragile or delicate optical samples often require to be mounted on a support plate prior to further processing. This is done using Logitech Bonding Units, guaranteeing uniformity of bond thickness.
• Sample Retention - precision lapping and polishing jigs are used as a highly accurate and easily controlled manner of presenting the optical sample to the lapping or polishing plate.
• Lapping - using a combination of technologically advanced controls, plates, abrasives and fluids, optical samples are easily lapped to achieve the required shape and surface quality using high percision lapping machines.
• Polishing - precise angles, parallelism and surface quality are all achieved using Logitech's unique polishing equipment.
• Analysis, Test & Measurement - accurate angular measurement and setting of optical materials, along with thickness measurement and reference level flatness measurement are all achieved on high quality test & measurement systems.