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Optical Polymers International
The Expert in Readout Windows & Optical Filters
110 W Main St, Milford CT 06460
203-882-9093
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Our Engineering Resource Hub

Welcome to our resource hub, where we show our support for product designers, optical engineers, fabricators, and OEM partners by providing accurate, reliable technical resources. This page provides centralized access to our specification sheets, performance guides, and design tools to help you select the right material, optimize your design, and streamline your manufacturing process. Whether you’re comparing optical grades, validating mechanical performance, or preparing for secondary fabrication, our resources are designed to support your work from prototype through production.

Material Specification Sheets

Our datasheet contains the following information:
  • Optical properties (nD, ADC, transmission, haze)
  • Mechanical properties (tensile, flexural, and hardness)
  • Thermal properties (Tg, expansion, environmental resistance)
  • Recommended processing guidelines

Design Guides

Our comprehensive design documentation helps ensure you deliver bestinclass performance.

Optical Design Guide

  • Choosing materials based on refractive index and ADC
  • Managing birefringence and internal stress
  • Understanding wavelengthdependent performance

Machining and Fabrication Guide

  • Best practices for CNC machining, laser cutting, and drilling
  • Tolerance recommendations
  • Edge quality levels and finishing grades

Coating and Surface Treatment Guide

  • Hardcoat selection
  • AR/AG/AF stacking strategies
  • Masking, adhesion, and durability considerations

Thermoforming and Bending Guide

  • Ideal temperature profiles
  • Bend radius recommendations
  • Annealing cycles for dimensional stability

Performance Charts and Technical Tables

To complement your engineering calculations and optical modeling needs, we provide a growing library of reference charts.

Fabrication Templates and Drawing Resources

We offer the following optional engineering tools for streamlined part creation, which abide by industry-recognized conventions for optical polymer design and machining:
  • CAD drawing templates (2D/3D)
  • Tolerance block standards
  • Material callout library
  • Hole and slot guidelines
  • Coating notation templates

Regulatory and Compliance Documentation

The resources below are available upon request or via restricted download.
  • RoHS / REACH declarations
  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
  • Flammability ratings (UL, ASTM, ISO)

Application Case Studies (Optional Section)

We show you realworld examples of how your materials are used. These case studies demonstrate measurable performance results and design considerations.
  • Display optics
  • AR/VR optical components