ABOUT VIMFUN / OPTICAL MANUFACTURING
Equipment for optical manufacturing. Built around your process.
Vimfun develops diamond wire cutting equipment for optical glass, sapphire, quartz and other hard, brittle materials. Our equipment portfolio also covers curve generating, fine grinding, polishing, edging and inspection.
From a single machine to a coordinated production workflow, we help you compare equipment around your material, part geometry and production requirements.
WHO WE ARE
Engineering, manufacturing and application support
Our work brings together mechanical design, motion control, software and custom fixturing. We develop cutting equipment for applications in optics, photonics, infrared imaging, laser systems and scientific research.
Our company overview includes a 1,300 m² facility and a 25-member team, supporting equipment development, assembly and application work.
Start with the workpiece
Material, blank size, finished geometry and downstream processes determine the equipment configuration. Sample testing helps establish suitable tooling, feed settings and the allowance needed for subsequent grinding or polishing.
Achievable thickness, surface quality and cycle time depend on the material, workholding and selected machine.
WHAT WE OFFER
Equipment across the optical manufacturing process
Explore individual operations, then discuss how the selected machines can fit your workflow.
Prepare the blank
Diamond wire equipment for slicing, profiling, angle and rotary cutting of hard, brittle materials.
Explore this process →Create the starting geometry
Compare curve generating and grinding equipment for lens blanks and optical components.
Explore this process →Develop the optical surface
Compare upper-swing, lower-swing and tilt-axis configurations against your part requirements.
Explore this process →Finish the edge and diameter
Explore equipment for lens edging, centering and related edge-finishing operations.
Explore this process →Check and sort components
Review inspection and sorting equipment for integration into the production workflow.
Explore this process →Connect handling operations
Explore loading and automation options around the machine and the workpiece.
Explore this process →Technical capabilities shaped by the application
Optical material focus
Application work covers optical glass, fused silica, BK7, sapphire, germanium and infrared window materials.
Integrated equipment development
Mechanical structure, motion control, software and workholding are considered together during machine development.
CNC control
Machine configuration and programming are selected around the required cutting path and production cycle.
Endless diamond wire technology
Continuous one-direction wire motion supports slicing and profiling of hard, brittle materials.
Application-led customization
Equipment size, cutting stroke, fixtures and software functions can be reviewed against the workpiece.
Delivery and support
Sample testing, export packaging and remote support help move a project from evaluation to equipment use.
Customization at each stage
No two workpieces have exactly the same process requirements. A project review can cover:
- Equipment dimensions and cutting stroke
- Jigs and fixtures designed around the part
- Software for slicing, shaping or contour control
- Interfaces with upstream and downstream operations
- Sample evaluation before a configuration is finalized
Our diamond wire cutting foundation
Endless diamond wire cutting uses a continuous loop with diamond abrasive. The wire travels in one direction rather than repeatedly reversing.
Wire diameter, tension, speed and feed all affect the cutting result. A suitable setup can help reduce kerf loss and prepare blanks for subsequent optical finishing.
Cutting range and contour capability depend on the selected machine. Final optical surface requirements should be considered together with the grinding and polishing steps.
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GLOBAL PRESENCE
Supporting customers across industries and markets
Our existing customer references include Edmund Optics, SGL Carbon, Coherent, Gavish and Kingsview. Equipment deliveries have served customers in the United States, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Italy, Singapore and India.
- Edmund Optics
- SGL Carbon
- Coherent
- Gavish
- Kingsview
LET’S REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION
Bring your drawing. Define the next process step.
Send your material, blank size, finished geometry and required output. We will help identify the equipment options and information needed for a sample evaluation.