Multi‑Material Custom Optical Dome | Sapphire / Quartz / BK7 / ZnS
Multi‑Material Custom Optical Dome | Sapphire / Quartz / BK7 / ZnS
Multi‑Material Custom Optical Dome | Sapphire / Quartz / BK7 / ZnS
Multi‑Material Custom Optical Dome | Sapphire / Quartz / BK7 / ZnS
Multi‑Material Custom Optical Dome | Sapphire / Quartz / BK7 / ZnS
Multi‑Material Custom Optical Dome | Sapphire / Quartz / BK7 / ZnS
Model
FG-odm-01

Item specifics

Material
Single‑crystal Sapphire, Fused Silica(Quartz), N‑BK7, CVD‑ZnS, CVD‑ZnSe
Customizable Items
Diameter, wall thickness, spherical / hemispherical curvature, mounting & sealing edge geometry
Diameter Custom Range
Custom 5‑300 mm, feasibility reviewed per drawing & material
Structural Feature
Spherical / hemispherical optical dome for sensor & camera protection
Optical Performance
Material‑dependent transmission for UV‑Vis‑NIR‑MWIR‑LWIR
Edge Process
Chamfer, flange, sealing‑surface polish for housing assembly
Optional Coating
AR / BBAR / IR / hydrophobic / hard protective coating matched to material & wavelength
Surface Quality
MIL‑PRF‑13830B grades, defined per drawing requirements
MOQ Support
Paid prototype available after drawing engineering review
Quality System
ISO 9001 manufacturing; RoHS compliant substrate
Optical Inspection
Dimensional, surface figure, transmission, coating performance test
Manufacturing Service
OEM / ODM multi‑material optical dome custom fabrication
Application
Underwater ROV, aerospace UAV, EO‑IR thermal sensor, surveillance, optical instrument

Review

Description

Precision Multi‑Material Optical Dome Manufacturer

Multi‑Material CustomOptical DomeManufacturer

Precision CNC machined sapphire, fused silica, BK7/K9, CVD‑ZnS and CVD‑ZnSe 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. We support material selection review across UV, visible, MWIR and LWIR bands.

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

Felix Glass multi-material custom optical dome for camera and imaging systems Multi‑Material 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. One material cannot fit all mission environments.

01

Geometry Mismatch

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

02

Optical Distortion

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

03

Material Selection

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

04

Reflection Loss

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

05

Harsh Environments

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

06

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.

01

Multi-Material Optical Matching

Sapphire, fused silica, quartz glass, BK7/K9, CVD‑ZnS, CVD‑ZnSe evaluated against wavelength, mechanical, thermal, environmental and cost requirements.

02

Precision Dome Geometry

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

03

Optical Surface Finishing

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

04

Application-Specific Coatings

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

05

Harsh-Environment Protection

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

06

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.

01

Base Material

Sapphire, fused silica, quartz glass, BK7/K9, CVD‑ZnS, CVD‑ZnSe infrared optical materials.

02

Specified Substrate

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

03

Precision Processing

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

04

Coatings

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

05

Optional Finishing

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

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. BK7 is NOT recommended for long-term seawater exposure.
EO/IR Protective DomeZnS / ZnSe + CNC Machining + IR / BBAR Coating. Sealed packaging required for humid environments.
MWIR / LWIR DomeCVD ZnS / CVD ZnSe + Precision Processing + IR AR Coating
Marine Optical DomeSapphire / Quartz + Hydrophobic / AR Treatment
Aerospace Optical DomeSapphire / Fused Silica + 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. No universal pressure rating applies across all materials.

Item Technical Parameters
Product Type Multi‑Material Custom Optical Dome
Available Materials Sapphire, Fused Silica, Quartz Glass, BK7/K9, CVD‑ZnS, CVD‑ZnSe
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. Same dome drawing cannot be directly reused for different substrates.

Material Mechanical / Environmental Advantage Optical Characteristics Typical Applications & Engineering Notes
Sapphire Extremely high hardness and scratch resistance, excellent salt fog resistance UV‑Vis‑NIR transmission depending on grade and configuration Underwater ROV, marine, aerospace and harsh-environment protection. Pressure rating requires FEA review.
Fused Silica Excellent thermal shock stability, low thermal expansion Excellent UV / visible transmission Laser systems, industrial optics and high-temperature equipment.
Quartz Glass Good thermal stability and environmental performance Good UV‑Vis transmission depending on grade Industrial optics, sensors and high-temperature applications.
BK7 / K9 Cost-effective optical glass, easy polishing Excellent visible optical performance Cameras, optical instruments, visible-light imaging. NOT suitable for continuous seawater immersion.
CVD ZnS Balanced mechanical strength for IR MWIR / LWIR infrared transmission Thermal imaging, EO/IR systems. Requires hermetic sealing in humid environments.
CVD ZnSe Low absorption for CO₂ laser Excellent LWIR transmission for CO₂ laser CO₂ laser, thermal imaging. Moisture sensitive, sealed assembly required.
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.

01

Raw Material Inspection

Verify substrate against incoming requirements and defined criteria.

02

Precision Cutting

Prepare blanks to approved dimensions and manufacturing requirements.

03

CNC / 5-Axis CNC

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

04

Grinding & Edges

Control geometry, edge condition and surface preparation.

05

Optical Polishing

Finish optical surfaces to defined project requirements.

06

Coating

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

07

Optical & Dimensional Inspection

Inspect critical dimensions, geometry, surfaces and coating.

08

Final Quality Release

Verify, protectively package and release approved products.

IPQC In-Process InspectionCritical Geometry InspectionSurface & Appearance InspectionSpecified Optical TestingCoating InspectionProject-Defined Quality Records
Custom flanged optical dome
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, CVD‑ZnS and CVD‑ZnSe. Selection depends on wavelength, environment, mechanical and thermal requirements, optical performance and cost.

Can the same dome drawing be used for different materials?

Not directly. Different substrates have different mechanical strength, so wall thickness, pressure rating and tolerance must be re‑evaluated when switching material.

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 core information should we prepare for an accurate quotation?

Four key items for valid RFQ: drawing / dimension, operating water depth / pressure, lens wavelength & optical requirement, quantity. Share drawings, material preference, coating, mounting interface and environmental conditions whenever available.

Engineering Review & Quotation

Get Your Custom Optical Dome Quote

A complete drawing is not required to start. Share the information currently available and our team can review material, geometry, coating and manufacturing options.

  • Drawing review
  • Material selection support
  • Prototype manufacturing review
  • Optical coating evaluation
  • Lead-time confirmation

Multi‑Material Optical Dome RFQ

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