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Machine shop Checked Oct 8, 2026

CMM Optic

Troy, MI · prototype to production

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About

Designs and builds custom diamond-turned metal and plastic optics, opto-mechanical assemblies, and fast steering mirror solutions for OEM, defense, medical, and semiconductor customers. Runs an in-house metrology lab with interferometry and surface profiling to verify each optic.

Summary written by Kerfgrid from cmmoptic.com.

Processes

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Materials
Aluminum, nickel alloys, copper, brass and bronze, stainless steel, plastics
Industries
Defense, medical
Volumes
Prototype to production
Holds
Sub-micron tolerances
On the shop floor
14 machines listed on cmmoptic.com
  • DMG-Mori CTX
  • Moore Precision Tools 250 UPL B Ultra Precision Lathe
  • Moore Precision Tools 250 UPL C Ultra Precision Lathe
  • Precitech Precision Nanoform 350
  • Moore Precision Tools 350FG Freeform Generator
  • Moore Precision Tools 450 UPL Ultra Precision Lathe
  • Trioptics OptiCentric 1003D Dual
  • GPI Verifire HD
  • Zeiss Micura
  • Zygo NewView 9000
  • Zeiss Prismo S
  • Zeiss Contura
  • Zygo GPI
  • NIKON Laser Microscope
Where each detail comes from
  • Processes · CNC turning
    “Our diamond-turning expertise will create a simple plano or a full set complex polynomial optics.”
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  • Processes · 5-axis machining
    “Our DMG Mori 5-axis mill offers a premium class of accurate machining for perfectly made lenses and mirrors.”
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  • Processes · Machining
    “Our full machine shop, including a DMG-Mori CTX, allows us to manufacture complex parts from raw stock.”
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  • Processes · Lapping and polishing
    “Polishing metal optics up to 12″ in diameter”
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  • Processes · Plating
    “CMM Optic has been successfully managing and integrating plating processes since its inception.”
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  • Processes · Anodizing
    “From the mainstays of optical nickel and black anodize”
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  • Processes · Assembly
    “CMM Optic turnkey assembly creates beam expanders to large multi-optic lens telescope.”
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  • Processes · Engineering and design
    “We offer complete design support with on-site optical, electrical and mechanical expertise.”
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  • Materials · Aluminum
    “We typically work with nickel, aluminum, copper, Copper-Nickel (Cupronickel), brass”
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  • Materials · Nickel alloys
    “Copper-Nickel (Cupronickel)”
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  • Materials · Copper, brass and bronze
    “copper, Copper-Nickel (Cupronickel), brass”
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  • Materials · Stainless steel
    “brass, INVAR, stainless steel, and Moldmax®”
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  • Materials · Plastics
    “Typical materials for plastic optics are PMMA (acrylic), Polystyrene or Zeonex®.”
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  • Certifications · AS9100
    “CMM Optic is AS9100 and ISO 9001 certified by NSF-ISR.”
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  • Certifications · ISO 9001
    “CMM Optic is AS9100 and ISO 9001 certified by NSF-ISR.”
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  • Industries · Defense
    “fast steering solutions for OEM, defense, medical, and semiconductor applications”
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  • Industries · Medical
    “fast steering solutions for OEM, defense, medical, and semiconductor applications”
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