[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Sektion IBF 5″ _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ admin_label=”Zeile IBF5″ _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.ntg.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IBF-5-2_2020-07.jpg” title_text=”IBF-5-2_2020-07″ force_fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Bild IBF 5″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|10px|||false|false”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text IBF 5″ _builder_version=”4.8.2″ _module_preset=”default”]\u2026 is the smallest and also the newest Ion Beam Figuring plant from NTG. Optical Components between 0.5mm and 5mm diameter can be treated in highest accuracy. Our new developed RFdriven ion source with pentode extraction system which is operating at 3kV can provide beam diameters between 40 and 150\u03bcm and can be used for form error correction as well as for shaping. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Zeile IBF 5″ _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.8.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text IBF 5″ _builder_version=”4.9.0″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n
Pushing the limits: 40\u00b5m Sub-Aperture Ion Beam Processing<\/strong><\/p>\n For 30 years we have been dealing with ion beam processing systems for the production of ultra-precise optical surfaces. State-of-the-Art are machinable optics diameters in a range of 5\u00a0mm \u2013 2000\u00a0mm with freely definable shapes.<\/p>\n Now we are pushing the limits towards smaller optics with sizes of <1 mm to 5 mm. These optics are mandatory for key technologies in the growth markets of medical technology, physical metrology, communication technology, energy technology, analytical chemistry, laser technology and aerospace technology. Highly curved and free-form elements enable compact efficient systems.<\/p>\n Our new tool, an RF-driven ion beam source, features an ion beam cross section of 40 \u00b5m (Gaussian shape FWHM) with a central removal of >40nm\/s. This allows a high-volume ablation and enables efficient processing of micro-optical components with the highest demands on roughness and shape accuracy. A newly designed 5-grid extraction system enables flexible beam size for ion energies up to 3 keV. Customized systems for higher energies or larger beams can be developed based on beam dynamics simulations. Maintenance intervals in the range of 2000 hours enable long term processing of multiple optics in one run.<\/p>\n The first system was commissioned at a customer site in 11\/2020. Further machines are under construction and will be delivered this year.<\/p>\n Further informations can be downloaded here: IBF5<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n