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Aluminum Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors are designed to focus or collimate light without spherical aberration while allowing the optical path to remain unobstructed. By using an off-axis section of a parent parabola, these mirrors support compact optical layouts and improved stray-light management.
Band Optics manufactures Aluminum Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors for OEMs, research institutions, and system integrators who require stable optical performance and mechanical reliability. Aluminum reflective coatings are widely used due to their broad spectral coverage and suitability for visible and near-infrared applications. All products are supplied under a custom optics wholesale model to ensure geometry, coating, and tolerance alignment with system-level designs.
Customers working directly through www.band-optics.com gain access to engineering consultation, optical design review, and scalable manufacturing support.
Aluminum Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors preserve the ideal parabolic surface while shifting the beam path away from the central axis. This eliminates obscuration and improves beam quality in folded or space-constrained systems.
Aluminum coatings provide strong reflectivity across ultraviolet, visible, and near-infrared wavelengths. Protective overcoats can be applied to enhance durability and environmental resistance without compromising optical efficiency.
As a custom optics wholesale manufacturer, Band Optics supports a wide range of parent focal lengths, off-axis distances, and clear apertures. This flexibility allows Aluminum Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors to integrate seamlessly into diverse optical architectures.
Mirror substrates are shaped using high-accuracy CNC machining. This ensures consistent parabolic geometry and tight dimensional control before polishing.
Polishing processes achieve low surface roughness and accurate surface figure. Each Aluminum Off-Axis Parabolic Mirror is verified using interferometric and profilometric testing methods.
Band Optics supports prototype fabrication, low-volume validation, and volume manufacturing. All workflows are optimized for reliability and repeatability within custom optics wholesale supply chains. Detailed production capabilities are available at www.band-optics.com.
Aluminum Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors produced by Band Optics are commonly used in:
Laser beam collimation and focusing systems
Scientific imaging and microscopy equipment
Spectroscopy and analytical instruments
Free-space optical communication setups
Research laboratories and experimental optics
These applications benefit from broad reflectivity, precise surface accuracy, and unobstructed beam paths.
| Parameter | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Parent Focal Length | 25 mm – 2500 mm |
| Off-Axis Angle | Custom |
| Surface Accuracy | λ/8 @ 632.8 nm |
| Surface Roughness | < 5 nm RMS |
| Substrate Materials | Aluminum, Optical Glass |
| Coating | Aluminum with protective overcoat |
| Reflectivity | > 90% (UV–NIR) |
| Clear Aperture | > 90% |
In-house machining, polishing, coating, and inspection facilities ensure full control over optical quality and production consistency.
ISO-certified quality systems support traceability, repeatability, and compliance with international optical manufacturing standards.
Long-term partnerships with global OEMs, system integrators, and research organizations demonstrate manufacturing reliability and technical expertise.
They are used to collimate or focus light without spherical aberration while allowing off-axis beam paths, commonly in laser and imaging systems.
Aluminum coatings offer broad spectral reflectivity, fast thermal response, and cost-effective performance for UV to near-infrared applications.
Yes. Parent focal length, off-axis distance, aperture size, and coating options can be fully customized to match system requirements.
No. All Aluminum Off-Axis Parabolic Mirrors are produced exclusively under a custom and wholesale-only manufacturing model.
Accuracy is verified through precision CNC machining, advanced polishing, and interferometric surface testing under controlled quality systems.