Alignment-Critical Machining
Control lens seats, bores, mounting faces, hole patterns and datums that establish optical position.
OPTICS · ALIGNMENT · POSITIONING · STABILITY
Optics Parts Manufacturing
Mockup manufactures mechanical components for optical, imaging, laser and photonics systems. CNC machining, finishing and assembly are coordinated around optical alignment, positioning accuracy, structural stability and surface requirements.
- Optical mounts, housings and positioning hardware
- Multi-axis CNC machining for complex components
- Aluminum, stainless steel, titanium and engineering plastics
- Prototype through repeat production
Send your CAD, drawings, optical interfaces and critical datums for manufacturing and engineering review.
Optical datumsALIGNMENT CONTROL
Multi-axis CNCCOMPLEX GEOMETRY
Dark finishesREFLECTION CONTROL
Prototype → repeatPROGRAM SUPPORT
01 / WHY MOCKUP FOR OPTICS
Why Manufacture Optics Parts With Mockup?
Optical performance often depends on the mechanical structure holding the optics. Lens position, sensor alignment, mounting stability and thermal movement can influence the final system.
Mockup manufactures the mechanical hardware around these relationships, connecting machining, finishing and inspection from prototype through production.
Complex Geometry
Multi-axis CNC supports compact housings, optical benches and mounts with features distributed across multiple orientations.
Structural Stability
Coordinate material selection and machining strategy around stiffness, weight and dimensional stability.
Surface Control
Plan black anodizing, hard anodizing, electroless nickel and other finishes around optical and precision interfaces.
Prototype to Production
Carry approved datums, materials, revisions and inspection requirements from optical prototypes into repeat builds.
Mixed-Process Manufacturing
Combine precision machining, sheet metal, finishing, hardware installation and mechanical assembly through one project workflow.
10+ YearsMANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE
10,000+PROJECTS DELIVERED
100+COUNTRIES SERVED
Prototype → ProductionMANUFACTURING SUPPORT
02 / OPTICAL SYSTEM PARTS
Optics Prototyping and Manufacturing
Optical systems rely on mechanical components to position lenses, mirrors, cameras, sensors, lasers and other optical elements relative to one another.
Mockup supports prototype and production hardware for imaging, laser, metrology and photonics systems using production-intent materials.
Start an optics manufacturing project ↗OPTICAL HARDWARE / 25 PART TYPES
What Kind of Optics Parts Can We Make?
✓Lens Housings✓Lens Barrels✓Lens Mounts✓Mirror Mounts✓Camera Housings✓Camera Mounts✓Sensor Housings✓Optical Benches✓Optical Base Plates✓Laser Housings✓Laser Mounts✓Detector Mounts✓Filter Holders✓Aperture Components✓Optical Frames✓Positioning Stages✓Adjustment Components✓Gimbal Components✓Alignment Brackets✓Microscope Components✓Machine Vision Housings✓LiDAR Components✓Telescope Components✓Photonics Housings✓Calibration Fixtures
03 / OPTICS MANUFACTURING
Match the Process to the Optical Component
Select the manufacturing route around optical position, datum relationships, material stability and production stage.
01 / ROUTE
5-Axis CNC Machining
For optical housings, mounts and structures with critical features distributed across multiple faces or orientations.
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02 / ROUTE
Precision CNC Milling
For optical benches, base plates, brackets, sensor mounts and structural components requiring controlled datum relationships.
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03 / ROUTE
CNC Turning
For lens barrels, cylindrical housings, retaining components and rotationally symmetric parts requiring concentric geometry.
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04 / ROUTE
Thin-Wall Machining
For lightweight camera, sensor and optical housings where stiffness and distortion need to be balanced.
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05 / ROUTE
Sheet Metal Fabrication
For equipment covers, electronics enclosures, optical-system frames and supporting structures.
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06 / ROUTE
Mechanical Assembly
Combine machined components, inserts, hardware and specified purchased parts into optical mechanical subassemblies.
Explore service↗04 / OPTICSMaterials &
Materials &
Surface Finishes
Select materials around stiffness, weight, thermal behavior and stability; coordinate finishes around protection, reflection and critical interfaces.
MATERIAL SYSTEMS
Materials
Aluminum 6061 and 7075, Stainless Steel 304 and 316, Titanium Grade 5, copper, PEEK and POM / Delrin.
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REFLECTION & PROTECTION
Surface Finishes
Black anodizing, hard anodizing, electroless nickel, passivation, black oxide, bead blasting, painting and polishing.
View All Surface Finishes ↗05 / OPTICAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
From Optical Prototype to Repeat Production
Development route: Concept → Functional Prototype → System Verification → Pilot Build → Repeat Production.
Concept Hardware
Produce mounts, brackets and housings for optical layout and packaging evaluation.
Functional Prototype
Use production-intent materials to test alignment, adjustment range, stiffness and assembly.
System Verification
Control optical datums and mechanical interfaces while verifying the assembled system.
Pilot Build
Establish repeatable machining, finishing, assembly and inspection methods.
Repeat Production
Carry approved drawings, datums and inspection requirements into subsequent releases.
06 / OPTICS MANUFACTURING CHALLENGES
Where Optical Hardware Needs More Control
Optical performance depends on how mechanical features hold position relative to one another before and after finishing and assembly.
Optical Axis Alignment
Lens seats, bores, sensor interfaces and mounting datums need controlled relationships so optical elements can be positioned correctly.
Concentric Features
Lens barrels may depend on concentricity between multiple diameters, shoulders and optical seats.
Datum Relationships
Mechanical references and optical-position features need to remain connected through manufacturing and inspection.
Thin Walls & Distortion
Lightweight housings can move during machining or finishing, affecting alignment-sensitive features.
Thermal Stability
Material selection and structural design can influence dimensional movement as temperature changes.
Surface Reflection
Internal optical-path surfaces may require dark finishes while critical seats and interfaces remain masked.
07 / OPTICS QUALITY
Inspect the Geometry That Establishes Optical Position
CMM, optical measurement and conventional precision inspection equipment can be selected according to the component and drawing. Inspection reports, FAI, material records and CoC can be supplied where agreed.
CMM, optical measurement and conventional precision inspection equipment can be selected according to the component and drawing. Inspection reports, FAI, material records and CoC can be supplied where agreed.
- ✓Lens and bearing bores, bore-to-bore alignment
- ✓Concentricity, runout and true position
- ✓Flatness, parallelism and perpendicularity
- ✓Optical mounting datums, threads and roughness
- ✓Post-finish dimensions and assembly interfaces
Optics Manufacturing FAQ
Can Mockup manufacture optical mounts and housings?+
Yes. Mockup manufactures lens mounts, mirror mounts, optical housings, camera components and positioning hardware according to customer drawings.
Can you manufacture lens barrels?+
Yes. CNC turning and milling can be combined for lens barrels requiring concentric bores, shoulders, threads and mounting features.
What materials are commonly used for optical hardware?+
Aluminum 6061 and 7075 are common for lightweight optical structures. Stainless steel, titanium, copper and engineering plastics can also be used.
Can you provide black anodizing for optical components?+
Yes. Black anodizing and other finishes can be coordinated with machining. Critical seats, threads or precision interfaces can be masked where required.
Can you manufacture camera and machine-vision components?+
Yes. Camera housings, lens mounts, sensor brackets, base plates and related mechanical components can be manufactured.
Can prototype optical hardware transition to production?+
Yes. Production-intent materials, controlled drawings, datum strategies and inspection requirements can move into pilot and repeat production.
OPTICS MANUFACTURING REVIEW
Request an optics manufacturing review ↗Review the Interfaces That Establish Optical Position
Share your optical assembly, mechanical drawings, critical datums and production stage. Mockup will review machining, materials, finishing and inspection requirements.