Optical Manufacturing

Beamsplitter Manufacturing

Wide Variety of Beamsplitter Types Including Polarizing, Non-Polarizing, and Laser Line
Customized Solutions for Prototype to Volume Production
Design and Application Expertise for Complex Coating and Geometry Needs
Coating Capabilities from 350 – 1620nm

Overview

Edmund Optics^® is a premier manufacturer of cube and plate beamsplitters for applications ranging from the ultraviolet (UV) to the infrared (IR) wavelength spectra. Our expert optical design and manufacturing engineers develop customized solutions for both prototyping and volume production, supporting you throughout your entire product development process. World-class metrology ensures that all beamsplitters meet your application requirements. What can we make for you?

Capabilities

Our beamsplitters are manufactured from a wide variety of SCHOTT, Ohara, and CDGM materials. Whether you require several beamsplitters for prototyping, a few dozen for pre-production, or large quantities for mass production, we can develop a solution tailored for your application. Some values may depend on material and the other required specifications.

Beamsplitter Manufacturing Capabilities

Commercial

Precision

High Precision*

Dimensional Tolerance

> ±0.15mm

±0.08 to ±0.15mm

±0.04 to ±0.07mm

Dimensions

5 - 75mm

Irregularity (or Flatness)

1.0λ

λ/8

λ/20

Surface Quality (Scratch Dig)

80-50

40-20

10-5

Max Bevel (Face Width @ 45°)

±0.5mm

±0.3mm

±0.05mm

Beam Deviation

±5 arcmin

±3 arcmin

±0.5 arcmin

|Ts – Tp| (Broadband Non-Polarizing)

<10%

<8%

<6%

|Ts – Tp| (Laser Line Non-Polarizing)

<6%

<3%

<2%

Splitting Ratios (Non-Polarizing)

30/70 to 90/10

Splitting Ratio Tolerance

±15%

±10%

±5%

Extinction Ratio (Polarizing)

100:1

500:1

> 1000:1

Wavelength Range

400 - 1620nm

350 - 1620nm

* High-precision specifications may require discussion to ensure that these specifications are achievable for your specific situation

Manufacturing Equipment

Conventional and High-Speed Grinding Machines
Conventional and High-Precision Polishing Machines
Slicing Machines
QED MRF Machines for Fine Finishing
Coating Chambers, including Ion Beam Sputtering (IBS)

Metrology

OGP Smartscopes
Nikon 6D Autocollimators
Fujinan Interferometers
Zygo^® VeriFire™ High Resolution Interferometers
Zygo^® NewView White Light Interferometers
Zygo^® GPI 4” Aperture Vertical and Horizontal Interferometers
Zeiss Contura G2 CMMs
DigiMicro Microscopes
Olympus MX51 Microscopes
Optical Spectrophotometers

ON DEMAND WEBINAR

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The Ultimate Guide
to Beamsplitters

Join us for a discussion about different types of beamsplitters and
how to best use them to maximize performance in your application.

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Learning Resources

Videos

Informative corporate or instructional videos ranging from simple tips to application-based demonstrations of product advantages.

Introduction to Beamsplitters

Metrology at Edmund Optics: Measuring as a Key Component of Manufacturing

Selecting the Right Beamsplitter

Edmund Optics Global Manufacturing Facilities Video

Application Notes

Technical information and application examples including theoretical explanations, equations, graphical illustrations, and much more.

What are Beamsplitters?
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An Introduction to Optical Coatings
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Building a Custom Optical Isolator with Stock Components
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Selecting the Right Beamsplitters

Contact us with your system requirements and our expert staff of optical manufacturing engineers will partner with you to ensure we deliver beamsplitters that meet your application’s needs within your budget.