Which machine is right for me?

WE HAVE A Q22 MRF SYSTEM DESIGNED TO FIT YOUR BUSINESS.

Our MRF systems meet a wide range of optical manufacturing requirements, each offering an easy-to use robust solution that will enhance your polishing capability. The Q22 MRF systems can be used with conventional interferometers or with the SSI metrology system to achieve the most advanced finishing and metrology in the world.


The family of MRF Machines is designed to help with you all of your polishing needs. The chart below compares some of the basic features of each of the different machine platforms. Please call us to discuss your specific needs and we can help you to determine which type of machine will be fit your production needs.

Q22-X   (small)

Q22-X  (small)

Q22-400X (small)

 


Q22-XE Q22-X Q22-Y Q22-400X Q22-750P2 Q22-950FPC Q22-2000FPC
part size and weight
Max. Diameter* (mm) 100
200 200 400 750 x 1000
950 x 1250
2300 x 3000
Min. Diameter** (mm)
5 5 5 100 50 50 100
Max.  weight*** (kg)
0.5 4.5 4.5 26 1500 1500 4500
machine specs       
# of axes
4 4 5 4 3 5 - 8 7
Workpiece attach.
12 mm chuck with vacuum
25mm chuck with vacuum
25mm chuck with vacuum 40mm chuck with vacuum Table with grid of tapped holes
Table with grid of tapped holes Table with grid of tapped holes
surface shapes      
plano x x
x x x x x
sphere x x
x x x x
asphere x x
x x x x
freeform
x**** x x
prism
x x x x
cylinder
x x x
aperture shape      
round x x
x x x x
rectang. x x x x
elliptical
x x
hexag. x x
polishing heads available       
20 mm wheel
x x x
50 mm wheel
x x x x x x
150 mm wheel
x x
200 mm wheel
x
370 mm wheel
x x x
pad smoothing head
x x

* Max diameter defined for plano parts, actual limit depends on curvature of polished surface
** Min diameter limited by MRF spot size, assumes 20 mm wheel
*** Maximum weight of the workpiece + holder
**** The Q22-Y can support “moderate” freeform shapes – contact QED for more details