Frequently Asked Questions

Optical breadboards are used for scientific and industrial applications, such as laser optics, alignment, spectroscopy, and microscopy.

The 1033, 1076, and 1088 Optical Benches are constructed from hollow aluminum rectangular beams and are available in different series. The 1033 is for the Series 133, the 1076 is for the Series 76, and the 1088 allows mounting of the Series 133 carriers on the top (horizontal) surface and the Series 76 carriers on the side (vertical) surface, simultaneously.

The tolerances in straightness and flatness of the Data Optics 1012 optical bench are ±0.001"/foot (±0.025 mm/300 mm) and ±0.003" (±0.075 mm) over the entire length of the bench.

The surface of the bench, on which optical mounts are supported, is precision machined for flatness to a tolerance of ±0.001"/foot (±0.025 mm/300 mm).

The Data Optics 1012 optical bench is 12 feet long and weighs only 260 lbs. (120 kg.), making it relatively portable and able to be set on any suitable work surface.

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