
Testing Capabilities

Overview
Blue Ridge Optics tests and measures all of our laser optics to the required specification at our in-house quality assurance and testing laboratory. Performance requirements including power output (select applications), environmental standards and durability are tested and certified for each manufacturing lot. Spectral and optical surface measurements are performed and evaluated for conformance by highly trained quality assurance engineers. All measurement equipment is maintained and calibrated in accordance with our ISO 9001 registered quality assurance system.
Measurement & Testing Devices
Perkin Elmer 950 Spectrophotometers
Zygo NewView 8200 Profilometer
Zygo Verifire Radii Interferometer
Apre S150 6" Interferometer
Zeiss Computer Controlled CMMC
Olympus SZX7 Defect Mapping Microscope
Nikon Autocollimator(s)
Laser Fizeau Long Range Measurements Tables
Nikon Computer Automated Profiler
Savvy Inspector Scratch-Dig
Tenney Computer Assisted Environmental Chamber(s)
Surface Mapping
Using non-touch, 3D profile interferometry and coordinate detection software, high resolution surface mapping is available for advanced laser applications including directed energy and high power beam steering systems. Precision surface scans accurately locate, detect, and map defects at >1.5 microns. Maps can help identify potential damage sites and assist in defect characterization and mitigation.
Standards
MIL-C-48497A (Historical)
MIL-PRF-13830B
ISO & AS9100 FAI