Which glass and crystal materials can BY Photonics machine?

We machine JGS1 UV fused silica, JGS2 and JGS3 fused quartz, borosilicate glass, optical glass, optical color filter glass, infrared glass, samarium- and cerium-doped glass, sapphire, PTFE-based diffuse reflector material and laser ceramics.

What is the difference between JGS1, JGS2 and JGS3 quartz glass?

JGS1 is synthetic UV-grade fused silica with high transmission from about 185 nm. JGS2 is fused quartz for the visible range with good UV transmission from about 220 nm. JGS3 is infrared-grade fused quartz with low OH content that transmits up to about 3,500 nm.

Which drawing formats should I send for a custom part?

STEP, IGES, DWG, DXF or a dimensioned PDF are all accepted. Please include material, quantity, critical tolerances, surface quality, coating and the operating environment of the part.

How quickly will I receive engineering feedback?

Our engineers review complete drawings and return a manufacturability assessment within 24 hours on working days.

Do you support prototypes and export shipping?

Yes. We support prototype and low-volume orders as well as repeat batch production, and our components are shipped to customers worldwide.

Custom Fiber Optic Glass Ferrules Supplier, Factories

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Custom Fiber Optic Glass Ferrules Supplier, Factories

The fiber optic glass ferrules are made from high-purity borosilicate 3.3 glass . The manufacturing process includes cold grinding of large-diameter base tubes and employs advanced precision control techniques inspired by optical fiber drawing to achieve exact dimensions. The tube ends are flared through a chemical expansion process. The final steps involve CNC machining, followed by annealing and precision end-face grinding, resulting in high-quality capillary tubes that are widely utilized in the optical communications sector.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the main applications of precision quartz capillary tubes?

Precision quartz capillary tubes are widely utilized in gas chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, medical diagnostic equipment, optical fiber communication accessories, and microfluidic research due to their thermal stability and chemical inertness.

Q: What advantages does fluorine doping provide in fused silica tubes?

Fluorine doping lowers the refractive index of the silica glass, enhancing optical containment characteristics. It also improves UV radiation resistance and minimizes hydroxyl (OH) absorption, making it ideal for specialized fiber optics and deep UV laser transmission.

Q: What dimensional tolerances can be achieved for custom capillary tubing?

State-of-the-art precision drawing techniques allow internal and external diameter tolerances as tight as ±0.001 mm to ±0.005 mm, ensuring exact fit and flow consistency for demanding analytical operations.

Q: How do quartz and fused silica tubes perform in high-temperature environments?

Both materials offer low thermal expansion coefficients and high thermal shock resistance. They can operate continuously at temperatures up to 1100°C and withstand short excursions up to 1300°C without structural degradation.

Q: Can customized cross-sections and coatings be supplied?

Yes, custom shapes including circular, square, rectangular, and multi-lumen profiles can be manufactured alongside secondary processing options such as polyimide recoating, fire-polishing, precision cutting, and end-face beveling.