UNITED LENS ABOUT CUSTOM OPTICS STOCKED OPTICS CAPABILITIES MATERIALS INDUSTRIES RESOURCES 508-765-5421 Blog News Trade Shows & Events CONTACT US WHAT SETS ULC APART? United Lens Company has a long tradition of service to the optical industry, and our commitment is ongoing to the industry, our customers and our employees. Since our founding in 1916 by Fileno DiGregorio, ULC has been under the same continuous family ownership, becoming the only true vertically integrated company in the optical industry. What separates United Lens from other suppliers is that we are the only company that can form, anneal, machine, polish and coat all at one facility. LEARN MORE THIN FILM COATING ULC provides a broad range of optical coating services, ranging from anti-reflection and protected or enhanced metal mirrors consisting of 1-9 layers, to dielectric polarizers and beam splitters consisting of 60+ layers. These coatings can be applied to optics up to 23″ in diameter, having various shapes and sizes, with either plano or curved surfaces. Prior to coating, all optics are either cleaned in one of our automated ultrasonic cleaning systems or hand washed in our class 1000 cleaning and inspection room. LEARN MOREGET A QUOTE STOCKED OPTICS United Lens Company’s test plates and mirror blanks are provided to our customers as either hand crafted molded blanks or precision machined cut blanks. They are manufactured in-house by our highly skilled molders and machinists from in-stock raw materials. They are available in a variety of diameter sizes and ranging in thickness from 19.05mm – 83.82mm. Laser Debris Shields Our laser debris shields are a durable OEM laser accessory replacement made with unrivaled quality at an affordable price. With an extremely low absorption and high damage threshold, our shields help protect and prolong the life of both CW and pulsed laser systems. All shields are verified for absolute reflection on our state-of-the-art, calibration maintained spectrophotometers. Our shields are commonly used in fiber laser machines for laser cutting and laser welding. LEARN MORE CAPABILITIES Thin Film Coating We provide a broad range of optical coating services, ranging from anti-reflection and protected or enhanced metal mirrors consisting of 1-9 layers, to dielectric polarizers and beam splitters consisting of 60+ layers. Polishing Our cutting edge machinery and investment in technologies allows our highly trained opticians and operators to provide you with polished components up to 18 inches in diameter. Precision Machining We machine all types of materials – and create all types of geometries! Our exhaustive equipment and focus on continual improvement means we are constantly investing in ourselves and our customers. Annealing With over a century of annealing know-how, United Lens Company understands the challenges of dealing with strain in a highly sensitive glass blank. Over 100 years creating products that have plunged the ocean’s depths, protected our country, explored galaxies and saved lives. LEARN MORE DOWNLOAD OUR FREE RESOURCES The Advantages of Magneto-Rheological Finishing (MRF) DOWNLOAD The Importance of Correctly Specified Glass DOWNLOAD A Guide to Debris Shield Manufacturing & Procurement DOWNLOAD LATEST NEWS The Advantages of Magneto-Rheological Finishing (MRF) JANUARY 28, 2021 At United Lens Company, we are continuously committed to improving our capabilities to ensure everyone’s success. This means strengthening our capabilities by investing in the right equipment and continuing to drive efficiencies in every step of the manufacturing process. Our newest capability includes Magneto-Rheological… READ MORE DDTC Registered United Lens Company is DDTC registered and ITAR compliant. As a manufacturer within the USA that is engaged in the export and import of products, this is required. Made in the USA At ULC, we create our own tooling, pull raw material from our stock to machine, polish, and coat custom precision optics all under one roof here in Southbridge, MA, USA. Certifications We are proudly ISO 9001:2015 certified. We work hard year round to maintain a quality control system, and we strive to meet and exceed the specifications required by our customers. United Lens Company 259 Worcester Street Southbridge, MA 01550 Call 508-765-5421 GET A QUOTE About About ULC History Leadership FAQs Community Outreach Commitment to Going Green Careers Why Work for ULC? 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