Single point diamond turning | Nanotech

Single point diamond turning (SPDT) is a highly precise and advanced machining technique used in the manufacturing of complex optical and mechanical components. This process involves the use of a single-point diamond tool to remove material from a workpiece with exceptional accuracy, resulting in ultraprecision surfaces and geometries.

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The main advantage of single point diamond turning lies in its ability to create intricate shapes and features with sub-micron level precision. This makes it ideal for fabricating components such as lenses, mirrors, prisms, and other optical elements used in various industries, including aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and medical devices. The process is particularly beneficial for materials that are difficult to machine using traditional methods.

In addition to its exceptional precision, single point diamond turning offers several other advantages, including reduced lead times, cost-effectiveness for small production runs, and the ability to achieve superior surface finishes without the need for subsequent post polishing. As technology continues to advance, the capabilities of single point diamond turning are likely to expand further, contributing to the development of cutting-edge optical and mechanical systems across industries.

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Single point diamond turning (SPDT) is the process of turning optical elements with a diamond-tipped cutting tool and is used for high-quality aspheric optical elements. We use Single Point Diamond Turning to produce ultra-precise infrared optical components such as infrared aspheric, diffractive, and spherical optics and gratings.

The process of mechanical machining infrared optical components using lathes equipped with diamond-tipped tools enables us to manufacture crystal-based optical products with a greater degree of precision than otherwise possible with standard machining techniques.

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