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Parabolic Reflectors
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Parabolic Reflector Diagram
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An electroformed parabolic reflector is a parabola-shaped reflective surface used to collect and direct wave energy such as light.
Electroformed parabolic reflectors are commonly used in collecting energy from a source at its focal point and directing the energy outward in a parallel beam. Since the principles of reflection are reversible, they can also be used to collect parallel energy from a distant source and bring it to a common focal point.
- Collimates a Light Source or Focuses a Collimated Beam
- Parabolic Profile Eliminates Spherical Aberration
- Ideal for Highly Divergent Light Sources
- Precision Ellipsoidal Reflectors Also Available
- Surface Enhancements: Optical Coatings
Optiforms Off-the-Shelf Parabolic Reflectors:
F in [mm] = Focal Length (inch [millimeter])
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Custom CA and V-DIA dimensions available
Order a Custom Parabolic Reflector
Need A Custom Component?
Custom CA and V-DIA dimensions available
Order a Custom Parabolic Reflector
Features
Technical Specs
MATERIAL
- Nickel
- Copper
- Nickel Cobalt
THICKNESS
- 0.001 to 0.25 inch
SURFACE ACCURACY
- ±2 Arc Minutes Slope
SURFACE ROUGHNESS
- 2 nm (rms)
SURFACE QUALITY
- 80-50
SURFACE FINISH
- Stock reflectors are coated with electro-deposited bright rhodium.
- Thin Film Optical Coating options available
Related Services
SURFACE ENHANCEMENTS
- Optical Coatings
- Electroplating
- Polishing
- Chrome
- Heat Treat | Curing
MOUNTS | BONDING | ASSEMBLY
- Bonding Hubs
- Standoffs
- Centering Plates
- Center Post
EDM
PERFORMANCE SCANS / GRAPHS
SPECIAL PACKAGING
Resources
What is Electroforming?
Properties of Nickel Metal
Optiforms’ Electroforming Capabilities
FAQs
Electroformed parabolic reflectors are commonly used in collecting energy from a source at its focal point and directing the energy outward in a parallel beam. Since the principles of reflection are reversible, they can also be used to collect parallel energy from a distant source and bring it to a common focal point.
Custom CA and V-DIA dimensions other than those listed in our standard products are easily accomplished by fabricating prescribed process tooling at a nominal fee.
Stock reflectors are coated with electro-deposited bright rhodium. Custom vacuum or electro-deposited coatings are also available for specialized applications.
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Related Products
Elliptical Reflectors
Off-Axis Parabolic Reflectors (OAP)
Spherical Reflectors
Aconic Reflectors
Custom Optical Reflectors
Thin Film Optical Coatings
Reflector Mounts & Assemblies
Electroforming Process
The electroforming manufacturing method generates an exact copy via replication in metal (typically nickel) of a master mandrel by a process called elctrodeposition. Specific benefits of electroforming are low unit costs, exact atomic scale, repeatability and excellent process control for quality. Often times the design engineer will find electroforming is preferred for many applications requiring a complex true geometric shape form factor, thin walls, and high repeatability.
Optiforms provides precise electroformed and optical products to the lighting, aerospace, military, industrial and opto-electronics markets.
Our optical reflector products are manufactured to the highest tolerances for maximum physical and operational performance. We can easily customize nearly any stock or custom electroform to meet your system specifications from ultraviolet through the visible spectrum, and into the infrared region, as well as non-optical mechanical assemblies.
Our integrated operation can supply you with the application of a large selection of thin film coatings for these products, utilizing electro-deposition techniques as your production partner. Optiforms can help you if your application requires a supplier of precision, rugged and economical reflector assemblies with thin film coating capability.
