Materials
CDA has found possibilities to substitute materials such as fused silica or glass by modified plastics.
If your production requires other polymers that are not listed below, please check with our customer service regarding availability.
| Material | Properties** | Pros / Cons | Application | |
| Polycarbonate* | Temp. Range = 140°C Transmittance >= 90% Water Absorpt. = 0,2% |
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Excellent replication behaviour |
Diffractive Optics Encoders |
| COC (TOPAS) |
Temp. Range = 130°C |
+ |
Excellent biocompatibility, |
Micro-Fluidics |
| COP(ZEONEX) |
Temp. Range = 140°C |
+ |
Excellent optical homogenity |
Refractive Optics (lenses) |
| PMMA |
Temp. Range = 140°C |
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Mechanical properties, |
* APEC = 203°C
** Grades usable for replicating microstructures
