Custom Optical Prisms

Global Optics UK supplies precision optical prisms manufactured exactly to customer drawings and specifications. We support everything from one-off prototypes through to production volumes, with no minimum order quantity.

A wide range of prism types can be supplied in optical materials including BK7, fused silica, sapphire, calcium fluoride (CaF₂), zinc selenide (ZnSe), zinc sulphide (ZnS), silicon and germanium.

All components are inspected in the UK prior to dispatch to ensure compliance with your specification.

Send your drawing or specification for a fast quotation.

Precision optical prism for beam steering, image rotation and light path deviation in optical systems

Corner cube retroreflector prism used for laser ranging, alignment and optical measurement systems

TYPES OF OPTICAL PRISMS

We supply a wide range of prism geometries, including:

Right Angle Prisms
Penta Prisms
Dove Prisms
Wedge Prisms
Roof Prisms
Equilateral Prisms
Custom Prism Designs

Each prism is manufactured to precise angular tolerances and optical specifications depending on your application.

MATERIALS AVAILABLE

Optical prisms can be manufactured in a wide range of materials depending on wavelength and environmental requirements:

COATINGS & FINISHES

We can supply prisms with a range of optical coatings, including:

Anti-Reflective (AR) Coatings
High Reflective (HR) Coatings
Partial Reflective Coatings
Beam Splitter Coatings
Protective Coatings (including DLC where applicable)

Coatings are specified based on wavelength, angle of incidence and application.

TOLERANCES & SPECIFICATIONS

All prisms are manufactured to customer-defined specifications, including:

Surface Quality (e.g. 60/40 scratch-dig or better)
Flatness
Angular Tolerance
Parallelism
Surface Roughness

We supply components strictly to drawing and do not modify specifications unless instructed.

APPLICATIONS

Optical prisms are used in a wide range of applications, including:

Laser Systems
Imaging & Vision Systems
Scientific Instruments
Defence & Aerospace
Subsea & Marine Systems

WHY GLOBAL OPTICS

Custom optical components made exactly to drawing
No minimum order quantity
Low volume and prototype specialists
Wide range of optical materials
UK-based inspection before dispatch
Fast and flexible supply

Need a custom optical prism?

Send your drawing or specification and we will provide a quotation including lead time and pricing.

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FAQ

Do you supply custom optical prisms?
Yes, all prisms are manufactured to customer drawings and specifications.

Is there a minimum order quantity?
No — we can supply from one-off prototypes through to production volumes.

What materials are available?
We supply prisms in materials including BK7, fused silica, sapphire, CaF₂, ZnSe, ZnS, silicon and germanium.

Do you provide coatings?
Yes, a range of optical coatings can be applied depending on your requirements.