Introduction to Metrology in Precision Optics Manufacturing

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This course provides a structured foundation in optical metrology for precision optics manufacturing. Students learn how to select, operate, and interpret measurements from common shop-floor and laboratory metrology tools, including calipers, micrometers, measuring loupes, height gages, spherometers, air bearing stations, test plates, interferometers, and interferometric microscopes.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Identify common metrology tools used in precision optics manufacturing
Select appropriate measurement methods based on optical specifications and tolerances
Measure and interpret diameter, center thickness, sag, radius, wedge, power, irregularity, waviness, and roughness
Understand the strengths, limitations, and risks of contact and noncontact measurement methods
Use metrology data to support process control, quality decisions, and continuous improvement

This course is designed for technicians, engineers, and supervisors working in optical fabrication, polishing, inspection, quality, or similar precision manufacturing environments. Prior knowledge of basic optics is helpful but not required.

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8 Weeks

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Mike Pomerantz

Mike Pomerantz joins the AmeriCOM team as Director of Engineering and Manufacturing at our Fabrication Laboratory, or COM-Lab. Mike will lead the team that works with clients to help develop manufacturing solutions for industry and academic research using a wide variety of manufacturing and metrology tools. Mike has 20 years of experience at Optimax Systems, Inc., where he held a variety of manufacturing and metrology roles as well as providing project planning, process development, and team leadership. He also spent 10 years in academia, as both researcher and educator, at the University of Rochester, where he worked with graduate and undergraduate students at the Institute of Optics in the Center for Freeform Optics and Mechanical Engineering departments. Mike also serves as faculty at Monroe Community College, managing the manufacturing and metrology labs for the Optical Systems Technology program. Born and raised in the Rochester area, Mike has a background in Mechanical Engineering. He is passionate about manufacturing and developing solutions that will advance manufacturing and metrology for the optics industry into the future.

Introduction to Metrology in Precision Optics Manufacturing

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Mike Pomerantz

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