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Custom Optical Dome Manufacturer
Optical domes made of Sapphire, BK7/H-K9L, Fused Silica, ZnS, IRG26, and materials for infrared, LiDAR, and sensor applications
Felix Glass provides precision custom optical dome solutions for industrial, aerospace, LiDAR, thermal imaging and optical sensing systems.
From prototype samples to production batches, our engineers support material selection, optical polishing, coating and inspection requirements.
Custom Optical Dome Solutions
Sapphire | ZnSe | ZnS | BK7
19+
Years Optical Manufacturing Experience
8+
Optical Dome Materials Available
OEM
Custom Drawing Manufacturing
Why Choose Felix Glass Optical Dome Solutions?
A reliable optical dome supplier should provide not only optical materials, but complete engineering capability from material selection to final production.
Custom Optical Dome Design
Manufacturing according to customer drawings, dimensions, curvature requirements, wavelength range and application conditions.
Multi-Material Optical Capability
Supporting sapphire, ZnSe, ZnS, germanium, silicon, BK7 and fused silica optical dome manufacturing.
Complete Optical Processing
Including CNC machining, precision grinding, polishing, AR coating and optical inspection for demanding applications.
Need A Custom Optical Dome?
Send your drawing or specifications. Felix Glass engineers will evaluate your optical requirements and provide a suitable manufacturing solution.
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Optical Dome Materials
Felix Glass manufactures custom optical domes using advanced optical materials covering UV, visible, NIR, MWIR and LWIR applications.
Sapphire Optical Dome
High hardness, excellent scratch resistance and high temperature capability for harsh environment optical protection.
ZnSe Optical Dome
Excellent infrared transmission performance for LWIR thermal imaging, infrared cameras and CO₂ laser systems.
ZnS Optical Dome
Wide infrared transmission range with strong durability for thermal imaging and multispectral optical systems.
BK7 / Fused Silica Dome
High transmission optical glass solutions for LiDAR, visible imaging and UV optical applications.
Optical Dome Material Selection Guide
Select suitable optical dome materials according to wavelength range, environment requirements and optical performance.
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Material
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Spectral Range
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Key Advantages
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Typical Applications
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Sapphire (Al₂O₃)
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UV – 5 μm
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High hardness, excellent scratch resistance, high temperature capability
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Aerospace sensors, underwater cameras, harsh environment protection
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ZnSe
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0.6 – 14 μm
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Excellent LWIR transmission and low optical absorption
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Thermal imaging systems, infrared cameras, CO₂ laser optics
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ZnS
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0.4 – 14 μm
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Wide infrared transmission and strong environmental durability
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IR imaging, multispectral sensors, thermal applications
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Germanium (Ge)
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2 – 14 μm
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High refractive index and excellent LWIR optical performance
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Thermal cameras and infrared imaging equipment
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Silicon (Si)
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1.2 – 15 μm
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Lightweight, good infrared transmission and thermal conductivity
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IR detectors, optical sensors and infrared systems
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BK7 / H-K9L Optical Glass
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350 – 2500 nm
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Excellent visible transmission and cost-effective processing
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LiDAR systems, security cameras and optical sensors
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Fused Silica (Quartz)
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180 – 2500 nm
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Low thermal expansion and excellent UV transmission
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UV optics, laser systems and LiDAR applications
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Borosilicate Glass
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350 – 2500 nm
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Excellent thermal shock resistance and durability
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Industrial cameras and outdoor monitoring systems
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Optical Dome Applications
Custom optical domes are widely used as protective optical windows and imaging components in thermal imaging, LiDAR, aerospace and industrial sensing systems.
Thermal Imaging Systems
ZnSe, ZnS and germanium optical domes provide infrared transmission solutions for LWIR thermal cameras and infrared detection equipment.
LiDAR Optical Systems
BK7, fused silica and sapphire domes support optical protection requirements for automotive LiDAR and laser sensing systems.
Aerospace Optical Sensors
High-performance sapphire and infrared optical domes provide protection and optical transmission for aerospace sensing applications.
Optical Dome Manufacturing Process
From optical material selection to final inspection, Felix Glass provides complete OEM optical dome manufacturing solutions.
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Material Selection
Recommend suitable optical materials according to wavelength range, environment, temperature and mechanical requirements.
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CNC Precision Processing
Advanced machining processes for spherical surfaces, optical windows and custom dome structures.
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Optical Polishing
Precision polishing technology achieves required surface quality, flatness and optical performance.
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Optical Coating
AR coating, infrared anti-reflection coating and protective coatings available according to wavelength requirements.
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Cleaning & Inspection
Professional cleaning and optical inspection before shipment to ensure product reliability.
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Packaging & Delivery
Secure optical packaging and global export support for international customers.
Precision Optical Dome Manufacturing Capability
Felix Glass supports customized optical dome production according to customer drawings, optical specifications and application requirements.
Custom Dimensions
Diameter, thickness, curvature radius and mechanical dimensions manufactured according to customer specifications.
Optical Surface Quality
Controlled polishing processes for optical surface quality, low distortion and high transmission performance.
Wavelength Optimization
Material and coating solutions optimized for visible, UV, NIR, MWIR and LWIR applications.
OEM Drawing Support
Engineering evaluation based on CAD drawings, specifications and application environment.
Optical Quality Inspection System
Every optical dome project is evaluated according to dimensional, optical and coating requirements before shipment.
Optical Interferometer Testing
Precision optical measurement ensures surface accuracy, flatness and optical performance according to customer requirements.
Optical Coating Measurement
Verification of AR coating performance and wavelength optimization for visible and infrared optical applications.
Dimensional Inspection
Verification of diameter, thickness, curvature and mechanical tolerances.
Optical Testing
Transmission testing and optical performance verification according to application requirements.
Surface Quality Inspection
Inspection of scratches, defects, polishing quality and surface conditions.
Coating Verification
Testing of AR coating performance and wavelength optimization.
Custom Optical Dome Engineering Workflow
Step 1
Send Drawing or Requirements
Step 2
Material & Process Evaluation
Step 3
Engineering Feedback & Quotation
Step 4
Prototype / Production Manufacturing
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can you manufacture optical domes according to customer drawings?
Yes. Felix Glass supports OEM optical dome manufacturing based on customer drawings, dimensions, optical requirements and application conditions.
2. What optical dome materials can you provide?
Felix Glass provides sapphire, ZnSe, ZnS, germanium, silicon, BK7, fused silica and borosilicate optical dome solutions.
3. Do you support prototype and small batch optical dome production?
Yes. Prototype samples and small batch production are available for engineering verification and product development.
4. Can you provide AR coating for optical domes?
Yes. Felix Glass provides AR coating, infrared anti-reflection coating and wavelength optimized optical coating solutions.
5. What applications use optical domes?
Optical domes are widely used in thermal imaging, LiDAR systems, aerospace sensors, underwater cameras and industrial optical systems.
Request Custom Optical Dome Quotation
Send your drawing or specifications. Felix Glass engineers will review your project requirements and provide a professional optical solution.