Precision Optical Dome Manufacturer

Custom OpticalDomeManufacturer

Precision CNC machined sapphire, quartz, fused silica, BK7/K9 and selected infrared optical domes with AR, BBAR, IR and functional coatings for ROV, underwater, EO/IR, LiDAR, aerospace and industrial optical systems.

Felix Glass manufactures custom optical domes engineered for optical protection, environmental durability and reliable integration into demanding imaging and sensing systems—from prototype validation to controlled batch production.

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Factory-direct custom manufacturing•CNC / 5-axis precision•Optical polishing & coatings

Custom Optical Dome

1-PCPrototype support for suitable projects

Engineering Risk Control

Optical Dome Engineering & Procurement Challenges

Successful dome integration depends on geometry, material, surface finishing, coating and production consistency—not diameter alone.

Geometry Mismatch

Diameter, radius, thickness, curvature, mounting interface and tolerances must match the optical and mechanical assembly.

Optical Distortion

Grinding, polishing, geometry control and surface finishing can affect image quality, transmission and distortion.

Material Selection

Hardness, wavelength transmission, thermal stability, environmental resistance and cost must be balanced.

Reflection Loss

Uncoated surfaces may introduce reflection loss in systems requiring higher transmission or wavelength-specific performance.

Harsh Environments

Pressure, salt fog, humidity, abrasion, temperature change and impact can require specialized materials and treatments.

Production Consistency

Variation in geometry, surface condition, coating or dimensions can disrupt prototype-to-production integration.

Integrated Custom Manufacturing

Felix Glass Engineered Optical Dome Solutions

Material selection, precision machining, optical finishing, coatings and inspection are reviewed as one manufacturing system.

Multi-Material Optical Matching

Sapphire, fused silica, quartz glass, BK7/K9 and selected infrared materials evaluated against wavelength, mechanical, thermal, environmental and cost requirements.

Precision Dome Geometry

CNC and 5-axis CNC support custom diameter, thickness, spherical or hemispherical geometry, interfaces and drawing-defined tolerances.

Optical Surface Finishing

Controlled grinding, polishing and optical surface finishing selected for the required surface condition and optical performance.

Application-Specific Coatings

AR, BBAR, IR, AF, hydrophobic, anti-scratch and custom treatments configured around wavelength and environmental exposure.

Harsh-Environment Protection

Suitable materials and surface treatments for underwater, marine, outdoor, aerospace and demanding industrial environments.

Prototype-to-Production Support

Integrated engineering, machining, polishing, coating and inspection support validation and stable batch manufacturing.

Five-Part Architecture

Custom Optical Dome Configuration

These five parts are product configuration categories—not a physical material stack.

Base Material

Sapphire, fused silica, quartz glass, BK7/K9 and selected IR optical materials.

Specified Substrate

Customer-specified grades can be evaluated subject to availability and technical requirements.

Precision Processing

CNC / 5-axis CNC, cutting, grinding, contouring, polishing, drilling and mounting features.

Coatings

AR, BBAR, IR, AF, hydrophobic, anti-scratch and application-specific treatments.

Optional Finishing

Custom marking, masking, identification or decorative finishing where the assembly requires it.

Customer-specified brand names or material grades are referenced for material identification only and do not imply authorization, agency or affiliation.

Common Engineering Combinations

Typical Optical Dome Configurations

Underwater Sapphire DomeSapphire + Precision CNC + Optical Polishing + AR Coating

ROV Optical DomeSapphire / Fused Silica + Custom Geometry + Precision Polishing + BBAR

Visible Optical DomeBK7/K9 or Fused Silica + Optical Polishing + AR Coating

EO/IR Protective DomeApplication-Specific Material + CNC Machining + IR / BBAR Coating

MWIR / LWIR DomeSelected IR Optical Material + Precision Processing + IR AR Coating

Marine Optical DomeSapphire / Quartz / Suitable Material + Hydrophobic / AR Treatment

Aerospace Optical DomeSapphire / Fused Silica / Selected Material + Lightweight Processing + Optical Coating

Made-to-Drawing Supply

Technical Specifications

Final specifications are determined by the drawing, wavelength, environment, pressure, interface, coating and inspection criteria.

Item	Technical Parameters
Product Type	Custom Optical Dome
Available Materials	Sapphire, Fused Silica, Quartz Glass, BK7/K9, selected IR optical materials
Diameter Range	Custom; feasible range depends on material, geometry, thickness and application
Geometry	Spherical, hemispherical and custom dome configurations
Thickness	Custom according to diameter, radius, pressure, optical, mechanical and environmental requirements
Dimensional Tolerance	Custom precision tolerances according to drawing and project requirements
Surface Finish	Ground / Fine Ground / Polished / Optical Polished
Coating	AR / BBAR / IR / AF / Hydrophobic / Anti-Scratch / Custom
Optical Performance	Application- and material-dependent; wavelength-specific configurations available
Surface Quality	Application-specific optical surface quality according to defined inspection criteria
Environment	Underwater / Marine / Outdoor / Industrial / Aerospace / Optical Instrumentation
Mounting Interface	Custom mechanical interface according to customer drawing
Prototype MOQ	1 piece for suitable prototype projects, subject to engineering review

System Integration

Custom Optical Dome Applications

Protective optical solutions for imaging and sensing systems across demanding operating environments.

Underwater ROV

ROV cameras, subsea inspection, marine robotics and underwater sensors.

Subsea & Marine

Underwater cameras, offshore inspection and marine monitoring equipment.

EO/IR Systems

Electro-optical, infrared, thermal and multispectral imaging assemblies.

LiDAR & Sensing

LiDAR, autonomous platforms, robotics and environmental sensing.

UAV & Aerospace

Airborne cameras, UAV imaging, navigation and aerospace sensors.

Surveillance

Outdoor cameras, panoramic imaging and protective optical assemblies.

Industrial Vision

Machine vision, industrial cameras, sensors and inspection equipment.

Laser Instruments

Protective domes for wavelength-specific optical and laser systems.

Factory & Integrated Capabilities

Optical Dome Manufacturing

Custom manufacturing support from material preparation and CNC machining through optical finishing, coating and inspection.

Optical Dome Factory VideoView dome customization, processing equipment and the manufacturing environment.

Optical dome CNC machining — CNC Dome Machining

Optical coating equipment — Optical Coating Line

Vacuum optical coating chamber — Vacuum Coating Chamber

Optical production workshop — Controlled Workshop

Optical surface metrology — Surface Metrology

Optical spectral transmission inspection — Spectral Inspection

CNC & 5-Axis CNCPrecision GrindingOptical PolishingAR / BBAR / IR CoatingHydrophobic & Hard CoatingDimensional InspectionOptical InspectionPrototype & Batch Production

Prototype to Commercial Delivery

Standard Delivery Process

A structured engineering workflow supports prototype validation and controlled transfer to batch manufacturing.

STEP 01

Drawing Review

Review geometry, material, wavelength, tolerances, coating, interface and environment.

STEP 02

Solution Selection

Evaluate substrate, processing route, surface finish, coating and inspection plan.

STEP 03

Prototype

Manufacture samples for optical, dimensional, mechanical and assembly validation.

STEP 04

Optimization

Review validation feedback and refine geometry or manufacturing parameters.

STEP 05

Pilot Batch

Verify production stability and repeatability before larger-volume manufacturing.

STEP 06

Mass Production

Transfer approved specifications into controlled production and final inspection.

Typical planning references: suitable standard prototype projects may start from 1 piece and may be completed in approximately 3–5 working days; small batches may require approximately 7–10 working days; mass production may require approximately 10–15 working days. Final MOQ and lead time depend on material availability, geometry, size, polishing, coating, inspection, quantity and approved specifications.

Engineering Selection Guide

Optical Dome Materials

Material choice must be evaluated together with wavelength, geometry, coating, pressure and environmental exposure.

Material	Mechanical / Environmental Advantage	Optical Characteristics	Typical Applications
Sapphire	Extremely high hardness and scratch resistance	Visible and selected IR transmission depending on grade and configuration	Underwater ROV, marine, aerospace and harsh-environment protection
Fused Silica	Excellent thermal stability	Excellent transmission, particularly for UV / visible applications	Laser systems, industrial optics and high-temperature equipment
Quartz Glass	Good thermal stability and environmental performance	Good optical transmission depending on grade	Industrial optics, sensors and high-temperature applications
BK7 / K9	Cost-effective optical glass	Excellent visible optical performance	Cameras, optical instruments and visible-light imaging
Selected IR Materials	Application-specific mechanical and environmental performance	Designed for specified infrared wavelength transmission	MWIR / LWIR thermal imaging and infrared systems

Full-Cycle Quality Control

8-Step Production Workflow

Applicable steps and inspection criteria are selected according to material, dome geometry, optical requirements, coating and application.

Raw Material Inspection

Verify substrate against incoming requirements and defined criteria.

Precision Cutting

Prepare blanks to approved dimensions and manufacturing requirements.

CNC / 5-Axis CNC

Machine contours, diameter, thickness, interfaces and custom geometry.

Grinding & Edges

Control geometry, edge condition and surface preparation.

Optical Polishing

Finish optical surfaces to defined project requirements.

Coating

Apply specified AR, BBAR, IR or functional surface treatment.

Optical & Dimensional Inspection

Inspect critical dimensions, geometry, surfaces and coating.

Final Quality Release

Verify, protectively package and release approved products.

IPQC In-Process InspectionCritical Geometry InspectionSurface & Appearance InspectionSpecified Optical TestingCoating InspectionProject-Defined Quality Records

Typical Supply Example

Custom Optical Dome for Imaging Systems

GeometryCustom dome diameter, radius, wall thickness and mounting interface

MaterialSelected according to wavelength, pressure, environment and mechanical requirements

ProcessingCNC machining, precision grinding and optical polishing

CoatingApplication-specific AR, BBAR, IR or functional surface treatment

Supply ScopePrototype and volume production support according to approved drawings and inspection criteria

Engineering & Procurement FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you customize optical domes according to our drawing?

Yes. Felix Glass supports custom diameter, radius, thickness, geometry, tolerances, mounting interface, optical requirements and coatings according to approved drawings and project requirements.

What materials can be used for custom optical domes?

Common options include sapphire, fused silica, quartz glass, BK7/K9 and selected infrared optical materials. Selection depends on wavelength, environment, mechanical and thermal requirements, optical performance and cost.

Can you manufacture hemispherical optical domes?

Yes. Hemispherical, spherical and custom configurations can be evaluated against geometry, dimensions, thickness, interface and tolerances.

Can optical domes be supplied with AR or BBAR coating?

Yes. AR and BBAR coatings can be configured according to operating wavelength, incidence angle, transmission requirements and system design.

Can you manufacture underwater ROV optical domes?

Yes. Custom solutions are available for underwater cameras, ROV systems, subsea inspection, marine monitoring and sensing. Material and geometry depend on pressure, depth, optics and mechanical design.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Suitable prototype projects may start from 1 piece. Production quantities can then scale according to the approved project requirements.

What is the typical prototype lead time?

Suitable standard configurations may require approximately 3–5 working days. Final timing depends on material, geometry, polishing, coating, inspection and quantity.

Can you support mass production after prototype approval?

Yes. Felix Glass supports transition from prototype validation to pilot, small-batch and larger-volume production.

Can you provide inspection reports?

Inspection reports, material documentation and batch quality records can be provided according to agreed project and documentation requirements.

What information should we provide for a quotation?

Please provide drawings or dimensions, material preference, diameter, radius, thickness, wavelength, coating, quantity, mounting interface, environmental conditions and application information whenever available.

Engineering Review & Quotation

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