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Test Glass Pricing

Specifications: Master test glasses are made in plus (convex) and minus (concave) pairs. Our primary method for measuring radius is with the Zygo ZMI-1000 (Zygo Interferometric Radius Scale), which has a resolution of .0000025mm, and represents the state of the art in radius measuring systems, commercially available today. Surface irregularity (sphericity) is measured with a Zygo GPI XPS (phase measuring interferometer system) and also the "fit" of the two halves are checked with the parts in contact under monochromatic lights. For shorter radii, the convex element is usually made as a hyperhemisphere, which aids manufacture and allows a convenient check on the radius by direct measure of the ball diameter. For production lens runs, working test glasses, slightly larger than the lenses, are usually made to avoid wear on the masters.
Tolerances: Standard surface irregularity, 1/10 wave or better. Standard radius tolerance, 1/20 of 1 percent for radii between 5 and 750mm (provided the ratio of diameter to radius is reasonably large). Much tighter radius tolerances than this can normally be achieved at little or no additional cost. Certification, traceable to NIST, included with all master test glasses. Surface quality (scratch-dig) is 120-80 where the scratch width is specified in microns, except that light grey, under inspection method 4.2.2.1 of MIL-0-13830A, is acceptable.
 
Hyperhemispheres (Concave element to approx. 80% of a hemisphere)
2.000 to 2.999mm radius $550.00  
3.000 to 19.999mm radius $450.00
20.000 to 24.999mm radius $520.00
25.000 to 30.000mm radius $590.00
 
Other Master Test Glass Pairs
Diameter (inches) Radius (mm) Price Per Set  
1.75 and less 25.00 and up $510.00
2.00 and 2.25 40.00 and up $530.00
2.50 and 2.75 60.00 and up $575.00
3.00 and 3.25 80.00 and up $615.00
3.50 90.00 and up $675.00
4.00 110.0 and up $765.00
5.00 160.0 and up $1,030.00
6.00 220.0 and up $1,375.00
8.00 400 and up $2,450.00
 
Working Test Glass
(“Working” test glasses are single test glasses which are matched to an existing master or made along with a set of masters.)

Tolerances: Production test glasses are pitch polished to 1/10 wave regularity. Accuracy of 1/20 wave can be achieved on request. Radius matched to 1/4-wave fit to the master test glass. Prices: The first price column is for a single test glass when purchased with a set of masters. The second price column is for test glasses made to your master. Discount 10% on each additional test glass of the same radius.

 
Diameter (inches) Price Each
(If made along with masters
of the same radius.)
Price Each
(If made to match your existing master or a master from our inventory.)
 
1.75 and less $215.00 $285.00  
2.00 and 2.25 $225.00 $295.00  
2.50 and 2.75 $245.00 $320.00  
3.00 and 3.25 $280.00 $340.00  
3.50 $295.00 $370.00  
4.00 $340.00 $425.00  
5.00 $450.00 $570.00  
6.00 $610.00 $750.00  
 
Materials: All test glasses made from precision annealed Pyrex. Prices available on request for other materials, larger diameters, or special specifications. A 15% reduction in price will be allowed for a tolerance of 1/4 wave irregularity and 1/2 wave fit. Interferometric testing (Zygo GPI and distance measuring interferometer) of both radius and irregularity available in house. Terms: 1%-10, Net 30 (with established credit); F.O.B. McHenry, Illinois.
© 2007 Kreischer Optics, Ltd. Revised April 2004 - Price subject to change without notice.


Kreischer Optics - 1729 Oak Drive - McHerny, IL 60050 - phone: (815) 344-4220 / email: optics@kreischer.com