Sydor Optics counts on multiple Glassmaster 520s for flat optics polishing OptiPro Systems, LLC 2017-04-25 | John Escolas, Operations Manager at Sydor Optics, explains the benefits of the Glassmaster 520 planetary polisher, including:- Precision: Consistently achieves flatness down to λ/20 or better- Versatility: Polishes a variety of flat optics, from one-off parts to catalog parts- Reliability: Glassmaster 520's stay running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with minimal downtime.Sydor Optics is an industry leading flat optics manufacturer located in Rochester, NY. Learn more about the company at their website: sydor.comFor more information on the Glassmaster 520, visit http://www.optipro.com/planetary-polishing-glassmaster520.html
Straight Shooting with Ron, Tim and Tom - Episode 7: All About the End of the Year OptiPro Systems, LLC 2024-10-10 | Tommy Bechtold, Ron Colavecchia, and Tim Feeney are back for episode 7 of Straight Shooting. Ron and Tim discuss how to close out the end of the year strong. They go into detail about the types of machines OptiPro has available for companies looking to spend their remaining budget. Tim emphasizes the importance of selling the right machine for the intended application to ensure customer success.
Manufacturing a Hunting Bow Using Mastercam - A Collaboration Between OptiPro and The Outdoor Group OptiPro Systems, LLC 2024-10-04 | Vince Cannarozzo from OptiPro gets an inside look at The Outdoor Group and how to manufacture a custom hunting bow with the help of Mastercam CAD/CAM software. Victor Bernardi, Milling Manager at The Outdoor Group, takes Vince through each stage of the manufacturing process:- Planning and design (:29)- Milling of the riser (3:06)- Other machining (6:40)- Printing (12:39)- Powder Coating (13:25)- Assembly (15:15)- Shooting (16:54)@mastercam @TheOutdoorGroup
Automated beveling of square parts on the OptiPro Revel robotic beveling machine OptiPro Systems, LLC 2024-10-03 | See a demo of the OptiPro Revel robotic beveling machine as it performs automated beveling of each side of a square part in one cycle.
Straight Shooting with Ron, Tim, and Tom - Episode 6: The Benefits of Ultrasonic Machining OptiPro Systems, LLC 2024-09-16 | Tommy Bechtold, Ron Colavecchia, and Tim Feeney are at OptiPro for episode six of Straight Shooting. Ron gives a show and tell of OptiPro’s OptiSonic tool holder and discusses the benefits ultrasonic machining, specifically the ability to cut hard materials faster. Tim gives examples of the types of difficult jobs OptiPro has taken on for customers interested in a machine for cutting materials like silicon carbide, silicon nitride, alexandrite, etc. Tommy makes a special announcement that the Straight Shooting team will be at Photonics West! If your company wants to be featured on an episode of Straight Shooting live from Photonics West, reach out to Tommy at tombe@optipro.com.
Straight Shooting with Ron, Tim, and Tom - Episode 5: Back at OptiPro OptiPro Systems, LLC 2024-09-12 | Tommy Bechtold, Ron Colavecchia, and Tim Feeney are back at OptiPro for episode five of Straight Shooting. They discuss OptiPro’s capabilities and how we can help optics companies, next steps to take after coming back from the Optics+Photonics show, and how to prepare for OptiPro’s next tradeshow – SPIE Photonics West.
Straight Shooting with Ron, Tim, and Tom - Episode 4: SPIE Optics+Photonics Recap OptiPro Systems, LLC 2024-09-12 | Tommy Bechtold, Ron Colavecchia, and Tim Feeney are live from the Marriott Marquis in San Diego for episode four of Straight Shooting. It is the final night of SPIE Optics+Photonics, and the guys review how the tradeshow went. Tommy shares his thoughts on the experience and things about the optics industry that surprised him. Ron and Tim also discuss how to decompress and get back to work after traveling from the west coast.
Straight Shooting with Ron, Tim, and Tom - Episode 3: Advice from Optics Experts OptiPro Systems, LLC 2024-09-12 | Tommy Bechtold, Ron Colavecchia, and Tim Feeney are live from the Marriott Marquis in San Diego for episode three of Straight Shooting. They are joined by Kenny Rains, who shares his list of Top 5 Books for learning about optics fabrication. Ron and Tim also offer advice to Tommy and others who are just getting acclimated to the optics industry.
Straight Shooting with Ron, Tim and Tom - Episode 2: SPIE Optics+Photonics Day 1 Recap OptiPro Systems, LLC 2024-09-12 | Tommy Bechtold, Ron Colavecchia, and Tim Feeney are live from the Marriott Marquis in San Diego for episode two of Straight Shooting. The theme of the episode is “Perseverance” and the guys discuss the travel adventure they faced flying out from Rochester to San Diego. They also discuss the first day of SPIE Optics+Photonics, the conversations they had at OptiPro’s booth, and what to expect from day two. They are also joined by a special guest, Erik Stover – President of Trioptics, who gives thoughts on his experience so far at Optics+Photonics.
Straight Shooting with Ron, Tim, and Tom - Episode 1 live in San Diego OptiPro Systems, LLC 2024-09-12 | The debut episode of Straight Shooting with Tommy Bechtold, Ron Colavecchia, and Tim Feeney live at the Marriott Marquis in San Diego for SPIE Optics+Photonics. As it is Tommy’s first time at SPIE Optics+Photonics, he asks for advice on how to get the most out of his experience. Ron and Tim offer many tips, especially the importance of networking with as many people as you can.
AutoCart™ robotic machine tending demo featuring drawers for larger quantity jobs OptiPro Systems, LLC 2024-09-11 | The AutoCart™ is a robotic machine tending solution that can be integrated with your existing machine tool (@MethodsMachineTools MV 1000L highlighted in this video). This automation cart features optional drawers that can be loaded and unloaded in both directions by the robot or operator. This feature is ideal for larger quantity jobs. It is also available with a 45 degree angle mount for the robot, which gives it more reach to position AutoCart™ to the side rather than directly in front of the machine. AutoCart™ is equipped with a FANUC CRX10iA/L collaborative robot with 55" reach and 22 lbs. payload capability. Take your machine tool production to new heights with the AutoCart™ for robotic machine tending.@FANUCAmericaCorporation Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana
Show Spotlight: Interview with Dave Shelton at AmeriCOM OptiPro Systems, LLC 2024-09-10 | OptiPro's Tommy Bechtold sits down with Dave Shelton from AmeriCOM at SPIE Optics+Photonics in San Diego. Dave shares his history in the optics industry and what brought him to AmeriCOM. They also discuss the importance of the Defense Precision Optics Consortium (DPOC) and why companies should consider joining.
Robotic Machine Tending with the OptiPro AutoCart™ OptiPro Systems, LLC 2024-08-30 | The AutoCart™ is a robotic machine tending solution that can be integrated with your existing machine tool. This automation cart is designed to roll up to any machine tool and run it as an operator would. It is equipped with FANUC CRX10iA/L collaborative robot and a user-friendly software created by OptiPro that allows an easier setup of programs. Take your machine tool production to new heights with the AutoCart™ for robotic machine tending.@FANUCAmericaCorporation Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropicana
Mastercam 2025: Save Time by Streamlining the Deburring Process with Mastercam Deburr OptiPro Systems, LLC 2024-07-22 | Hosts Tommy Bechtold and Vince Cannarozzo from OptiPro discuss Mastercam Deburr, an add-on now available in Mastercam 2025 that can be used in a 3-axis environment. Vince demos the new feature and explains how you can save time and increase safety by eliminating the need to deburr by hand.Music: Tropicana Sound Roll
Mike Pomerantz, Sr. Lab Technician/Lecturer, discusses the future of the Optics Program at MCC OptiPro Systems, LLC 2024-07-08 | Mike Pomerantz, Sr. Lab Technician/Lecturer, discusses the future of the Optics Program at Monroe Community College (MCC). Mike goes into detail about how MCC is addressing the industry's workforce requirements, including offering more advanced manufacturing methods as well as a fast track course that is completed in a 12 to 15 week timeframe.
Chris Leclerc from Mastercam discusses machining a rotor button for UConns Formula SAE race car OptiPro Systems, LLC 2024-04-05 | Chris Leclerc, Swiss Product Specialist at @mastercam discusses machining a smart part on the Swistek SV22Y2 swiss machine. The small part is a rotor button for @UConn Formula SAE race car. It is made out of titanium for light weight and high strength capabilities. The part was produced in OptiPro's machine tool showroom with the help from Mastercam Swiss and a post from @Postability.
Automated optics beveling of round & square parts with the OptiPro Revel #automation #manufacturing OptiPro Systems, LLC 2024-02-09 | Automate optics beveling of round and square parts with the OptiPro Revel™ robotic beveling machine. In this video, you'll see the different capabilities of the Revel:- Beveling a round part in a cup tool using the traditional manual motion- Flip process including blowing off the part and vacuum cup- Beveling a round part on a flat tool using the optional spindle end effector- Beveling a square part using a flat tool- Beveling using a cone tool and the plunge method- Beveling using a cone tool and the spindle end effector by traversing up and down the wall of the coneLearn more at: www.optipro.com/revel
How to manufacture freeforms from optical blank to final metrology #cnc #optics #manufacturing OptiPro Systems, LLC 2024-01-22 | Watch the process of manufacturing freeform optics with OptiPro machines:- Rough and fine grinding of freeform surface on the eSX 150 CNC Optical Grinder - Optimized freeform polishing on the UFF 300 5-Axis Polishing Machine- Freeform surface analysis for in-process corrections and final metrology on the UltraSurf 5X 400 Non-Contact Metrology System.#cnc #optics #manufacturing #metrology
How to manufacture aspheres from optical blank to final metrology #optics #manufacturing #metrology OptiPro Systems, LLC 2024-01-09 | Watch the process of manufacturing an asphere with OptiPro machines:- Spherical generation/rough and fine grinding of aspheric surface on the PRO 160 GTS CNC Optical Grinder- Optimized asphere polishing on the PRO 160 UFF CNC Asphere Polisher - Aspheric surface analysis for in-process corrections and final metrology on the UltraSurf 4X 300 Non-Contact Metrology System#optics #manufacturing #metrology
Non-Contact Metrology of Freeform Optics on OptiPro UltraSurf 5X 400 #optics #metrology #machine OptiPro Systems, LLC 2023-09-29 | Watch non-contact metrology of a freeform optic on the OptiPro UltraSurf 5X 400, using a chromatic confocal sensing (CCS) probe for single surface measurement.
Multi-Axis Lightweighting and Beveling on the OptiPro OptiSonic 550X OptiPro Systems, LLC 2023-08-17 | Watch multi-axis lightweighting and beveling on the OptiPro OptiSonic 550X. With 5-axis ultrasonic machining capability, the OptiSonic 550X is capable of handling difficult machining operations in optical glasses as well as advanced materials such as technical ceramics and Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC's).Learn more: optipro.com/optical-manufacturing/ultrasonic-machining/optisonic-500
Robotic loading and unloading of 20mm lenses on the OptiPro PRO 160 GTS CNC Optical Generator OptiPro Systems, LLC 2023-08-10 | See automated optical production with robotic loading and unloading of 20mm lenses on the OptiPro PRO 160 GTS CNC optical generator. Find out the capabilities and benefits of robotic machine tending solutions from OptiPro, including:• Modular design that easily integrates with any OptiPro machine• Easy-load pallet system for quick setup and part change• Flexible work holding design made in the machine• Dual grippers load and unload parts consecutively• Parts are loaded without a pre-centering station• Intuitive automation software makes set up easyLearn more about robotic machine tending and how you can increase optical production: optipro.com/automation-solutions/robotic-machine-tending
High speed optics polishing and tool truing in one cycle on the OptiPro PRO 160P+ OptiPro Systems, LLC 2023-08-01 | Watch the OptiPro PRO 160P+ polish a 112mm meniscus lens and perform in-process tool truing using dual lower spindles. Learn more about the PRO 160P+ high speed spherical polisher at optipro.com/optical-manufacturing/cnc-polishing/pro-160p-plus
Efficient Polishing of Silicon Aspheric Optics on the PRO 80 UFF OptiPro Systems, LLC 2023-07-11 | Watch the PRO 80 UFF CNC polishing machine achieve optical quality surfaces finishes on silicon aspheres with a precision belt and coolant (no polishing compound necessary). UltraForm Finishing (UFF) has a variety of different polishing belts and wheels available, making it a versatile solution for IR materials such as Silicon, as well as optical glasses, ceramics, and metals.Learn more at: optipro.com/optical-manufacturing/cnc-aspheric/pro-80-uff
Mastercam 2024 Mill 2D & 3D OptiPro Systems, LLC 2023-07-10 | Join Steven Kalinowski, Mastercam Specialist, as he covers updates in Mastercam 2024 for Mill 2D and 3D Enhancements.
Mastercam 2024 Lathe & Mill Turn Rollout OptiPro Systems, LLC 2023-07-10 | Join Sam Hoodak, Mastercam Specialist, as he covers updates in Mastercam 2024 for Lathe and Mill-turn.
Mastercam 2024 General Enhancements OptiPro Systems, LLC 2023-07-10 | Join Brian Ricotta, Mastercam Support Specialist, as he covers General Enhancements and changes to Mastercam 2024.
Fast core drilling to manufacture optical blanks on the OptiSonic 550X OptiPro Systems, LLC 2023-07-05 | See fast core drilling to produce high quality optical blanks on the OptiSonic 550X ultrasonic machining center, featuring: • Adaptive frequency during machining with IntelliSonic software• Faster speeds and feeds than standard machining• In-sequence tool probing to ensure process stability and prevent part damage
Polishing high volume, high precision quality spherical optics with the OptiPro PRO 80P OptiPro Systems, LLC 2023-06-27 | The PRO 80P is a high speed spherical lens polisher for convex and concave spherical optics up to 80 mm in diameter. The PRO 80P is designed with a vibration isolated “rock-solid” granite core to ensure ultimate precision, thermal stability, and consistent part-to-part accuracy. Fast setups and cycle times are achieved with the PRO 80P, yielding high volume production of high precision quality spherical optics.Learn more at: optipro.com/optical-manufacturing/cnc-polishing/pro-80p
Prototype to high volume production of aspheres with the OptiPro PRO 80 UFF OptiPro Systems, LLC 2023-06-20 | OptiPro PRO 80 UFF is the ideal CNC lens polisher for prototype to high volume aspheres up to 80mm in diameter.Learn more at optipro.com/optical-manufacturing/cnc-aspheric/pro-80-uff
Optimize optical grinding performance with the OptiPro PRO 80 GTS OptiPro Systems, LLC 2023-06-12 | Ideal for spherical and aspheric optics up to 80mm in diameter, the OptiPro PRO 80 GTS delivers consistent and reliable results for projects ranging from rapid prototyping through high volume production. Learn more at optipro.com/optical-manufacturing/cnc-grinding/pro-80-gts
Fully Automated Optics Beveling with the OptiPro Revel™ Robot Beveling Machine OptiPro Systems, LLC 2023-01-17 | The OptiPro Revel™ robotic beveling machine allows you to fully automate your optics beveling process, from pick to place. A blow-off station helps remove coolant from the tool and part after beveling, and a flipping station allows you to bevel both edges of the optic during one cycle without any interruptions. In this video, you'll see the different capabilities of the Revel:- Beveling a round part in a cup tool using the traditional manual motion- Flip process including blowing off the part and vacuum cup- Beveling a round part on a flat tool using the optional spindle end effector- Beveling a square part using a flat tool- Beveling using a cone tool and the plunge method- Beveling using a cone tool and the spindle end effector by traversing up and down the wall of the coneLearn more at: www.optipro.com/revel
2022 in Review OptiPro Systems, LLC 2023-01-03 | 2022 was an amazing year where we celebrated 40 years in business! We also attended two amazing tradeshows, IMTS and FABTECH. Catch us next year in 2023!
5-Axis Polishing of Freeform Optics on the OptiPro UFF 300 OptiPro Systems, LLC 2022-12-20 | A machine demo of dwell-based 5-axis freeform optics polishing on the OptiPro UFF 300, powered OptiPro’s PROSurf CAM software.
Knowledge on Tap: Equal Scallop Step In OptiPro Systems, LLC 2022-12-14 | Equal Scallop is now a fully stock aware, semi-finishing toolpath that now identifies material left in corners and will machine with a single pass or with multiple passes to ease into the material. With this new functionality, simply specify a previous roughing tool and a max engagement and Equal Scallop automatically creates iterative and safe step in passes to prep for finish. This functionality essentially turns Equal Scallop into a stock aware, semi-finishing toolpath
Knowledge on Tap: Detecting Undercut Stock OptiPro Systems, LLC 2022-12-14 | In Mastercam 2023, achieving optimized motion is a matter of turning on a switch. The Dynamic OptiRough and Area Roughing toolpaths can now be aware of undercut stock conditions when rest machining. This results in improvements to the toolpath motion including less air cutting
Knowledge on Tap: Associated Dynamic Planes OptiPro Systems, LLC 2022-07-28 | Join Mastercam Specialist, Steen Kalinowski as he discusses associated dynamic planes in Mastercam 2023
Knowledge on Tap with Special Guest, Chris LeClerc OptiPro Systems, LLC 2022-07-28 | Join special guest, Chris LeClerc from Mastercam Headquarters and our very own Vince Cannarozzo as they walk through Swiss Machining in Mastercam.
Technical Talk with Brian Ricotta OptiPro Systems, LLC 2022-07-26 | Join Mastercam Specialist, Brian Ricotta, as he covers Automatic Boundary feature in Mastercam 2023
Mastercam 2023: Lathe and Mill-Turn OptiPro Systems, LLC 2022-06-14 | Join Sam Hoodak, Mastercam Specialist, as he covers updates in Mastercam 2023 for Lathe and Mill-turn.
Mastercam 2023: General Enhancements OptiPro Systems, LLC 2022-06-14 | Join Steven Kalinowski, Mastercam Specialist, as he covers general enhancements and changes to Mastercam 2023.
Mastercam 2023: Multiaxis OptiPro Systems, LLC 2022-06-14 | Join Chad Chmura, Mastercam Multiaxis Specialist, as he covers changes with Mastercam2023 and improved processes.
Mastercam 2023: Swiss Machining OptiPro Systems, LLC 2022-06-14 | Join Chris LeClerc, Mastercam Swiss Machining Specialist, as he covers Swiss Machining in Mastercam 2023.
Yasda machining the Thinking Man OptiPro Systems, LLC 2022-06-08 | An excellent demo on this Yasda machine thanks to Methods in the US. This part was machined in 8 hours but needed the reliance, precision and performance of a quality machine tool. We love every aspect of this video and the detail Tony extracts about how the Yasda machine is built and what that means when it comes to making a part.
MTD CNC YASDA Software OptiPro Systems, LLC 2022-06-08 | It’s brilliant to see this demonstration of how easy a Yasda machine is to program and manage. The machine itself offers the ultimate in precise, production machining but what about how you program and control all that? Tony finds out more..
Machining in Methods 5-Axis MB45U OptiPro Systems, LLC 2022-05-16 | Preview of demo piece we are creating for our Technology Open House - 2022.
Knowledge on Tap: Mastercam2023 Preview OptiPro Systems, LLC 2022-05-09 | Join Mastercam Specialist, Steven Kalinowski, as he covers one of the new general enhancement features in Mastercam2023.Adobe PDF: adobe.com/acrobat/pdf-reader.html3D PDF Reader (Apple): apps.apple.com/us/app/3d-pdf-reader/id5693076723D PDF Reader (Android): play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.techsoft3d.hps.pdf.reader&hl=e
Large Asphere Measurements with UltraSurf 4X 300 Non-Contact Metrology System OptiPro Systems, LLC 2022-04-12 | Watch a demonstration that shows the ease of setting up a job on the UltraSurf 4X 300 Non-Contact Metrology System, as well as the versatility and speed of measuring large parts and aspheres with significant departure. View measurement data after non-contact scanning of a 300mm asphere.
OptiPro partnership with 4D Technology at OptiFab 2021 OptiPro Systems, LLC 2022-03-09 | In OptiFab 2021, OptiPro partnered their automation department and 4D Technology to showcase quality measuring autonomously.Check out the link to automation: optipro.com/automation-solutions4D Technology, NanoCam HD: 4dtechnology.com/products/optical-profilers/nanocam-hd
4D Technology, an OptiPro Partner for OptiFab 2021 OptiPro Systems, LLC 2022-03-09 | For over 20 years, 4D Technology has been a leader in innovative metrology products for measuring surface quality and surface defects on precision surfaces, as well as the surface and wavefront quality of optics. 4D’s patented Dynamic Interferometry® technology enables measurements in difficult environments, where vibration, air turbulence or rapid motion have traditionally prevented accurate measurement. During that time, 4D interferometers have been used to assure the quality of some of science’s most challenging telescope projects, both terrestrial and in space. An early customer was NASA, which used several instruments to measure the James Webb Space Telescopes multi-mirror components, the alignment of those mirrors, and the supporting structure for them, both in air and in cryo- and vacuum-chamber tests. Products Featured:ACCUFIZ D 4dtechnology.com/products/fizeau-interferometers/accufiz-d-short-coherence-fizeau-interferometerPHASECAM 6110 4dtechnology.com/products/twyman-green-interferometers/phasecam-6110
