Large Optics Facility

The Large Optics Shop is the facility in which all large scale optical fabrication and testing operations occur. The facility contains several computer controlled polishers (CCP), two large test towers, two large gantry cranes, and several other mechanical and optical equipment used in support of major projects. This temperature controlled facility ensures optimal results when testing optics in the two test towers minimizing temperature variations that cause drift.

Our facility is equipped with the following:
6.5 m CCP
4.5 m CCP
3.5 m CCP
1.8 m CCP (2) and Profilometer
72″ Air Bearing
30″ Air Bearing
Temperature Controlled Environment
36 m Test Tower
8 m Test Tower
Assortment of Large Reference Optics (Flats and Spheres)
40 Ton Gantry Crane
6 Ton Gantry Crane (2)
Faro Laser Tracker
Leica Laser Tracker