Ultra Precision and Structured Surfaces
Ultra Precision and Structured Surfaces (UPS2) designs and produces ultra precise, complex and structured surfaces in a range of substrates – from glass to ceramics. We develop new processes, prototypes and products for the display, solar, medical devices, aerospace, astronomy and defence industries. UPS2 is specifically equipped to address these markets with world leading advanced machining systems, facilities and metrology to support the development of new products for our customers.
Our two key product areas are advanced microstructured drums for precision replication of films and the production of large optical elements with extreme form and finish tolerances.
UPS2 provides an open access facility for the manufacture of microstructured patterned drums in both copper and nickel plating. Our unique drum diamond turning machine gives you the opportunity to manufacture to tolerances and designs unparalleled in the world. We are able to create ultra precise structures on drums up to 1.9m long at a maximum diameter of 500mm.
Precision grinding and polishing of large substrates such as lenses, mirrors and flats (from 500mm up to 1.6m) using newly developed abrasive pad and fluid jet polishing technologies promises to revolutionise the industry by achieving greater accuracy at up to 6 times the speed of conventional techniques.
