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Channel Brief·Precitech · 7 episodes
Updated Jun 13, 2023

Precision motion control defines next-generation optics manufacturing.

Precitech's channel argues that diamond turning, enabled by precision motion control, has fundamentally transformed optical component production. Evidence comes from named executives, specific machine specs, and company history.

Precitech's core argument is that precision motion control—specifically through single-point diamond turning—has revolutionized optics manufacturing by eliminating post-polishing steps and enabling asymmetric, freeform surfaces impossible with traditional methods. The channel demonstrates this through product specifications (Freeform X's five axes, FTSE 5,000's 40G acceleration), company history dating to the 1960s, and testimony from VP of Technology Jeff Roblee on how diamond tools can machine non-ferrous metals, plastics, and synthetics into finished optical surfaces in one pass.

Drawn from Freeform X: The Compact, 5-Axis Machine Revolu… and 3 more →

“Diamond turning enables the accurate positioning of a diamond tool and a high-speed spinning workpiece, facilitating the machining of material to create an optic that does not necessitate any further polishing.”

Jeff Roblee, VP of Technology, Precitech

By the numbers

40 Gs

maximum acceleration of FTSE 5,000 Fast Tool Servo

100

highly skilled individuals staffing Precitech's Keene facility

25 Gs

continuous path-following capability of FTSE 5,000

What the channel argues

DataFreeform X delivers 220mm Z travel, 200mm X-axis, 100mm Y travel in compact form factor.→
DataFTSE 5,000 combines 40G maximum acceleration with 25G continuous path-following for rapid freeform production.→
InsightDiamond turning eliminates post-polishing and enables asymmetric optics impossible via traditional manufacturing.→
DataPrecitech's Keene facility employs around 100 highly skilled individuals across integrated office and manufacturing spaces.→
InsightMachine operation requires sub-micron level accuracy and nanometer surface finishes, demanding attention to detail over CNC experience alone.→

What you'll learn

•Diamond turning achieves finished optics without post-polishing by precise tool and spindle positioning, a capability traditional methods cannot match.
•Precitech evolved from bearing manufacturer (Newell Precision, 1960s) into a precision motion control innovator that shaped modern optics production.
•Operating ultra-precision machines demands process discipline and nanometer-level surface finish awareness, not just CNC programming experience.
•Freeform surfaces and compact 5-axis machines now address demand for complex optics in reality-based headwear and next-generation mobile devices.
•Precitech's Keene facility integrates manufacturing and engineering teams in one location to accelerate idea-to-implementation cycles.

What to do about it

→Evaluate single-point diamond turning for optics components currently requiring post-polishing steps to eliminate finishing stages and reduce lead time.
→Assess whether precision motion control capabilities in Freeform X or FTSE 5,000 match your freeform surface complexity requirements and production speed targets.
→Identify personnel with detail orientation and process discipline rather than relying solely on CNC experience when staffing ultra-precision machining roles.

Who and what shows up

Jeff Roblee

VP of Technology, Precitech

Articulated how precision motion control and diamond turning have revolutionized optics manufacturing and explained the historical evolution from Newell Precision to modern capabilities.

Jake Porrazzo

North American Sales Manager, Precitech

Explained that operating ultra-precision machines demands attention to detail and process orientation, not CNC experience, to achieve sub-micron and nanometer-level tolerances.

Questions this channel answers

Q

What can diamond turning achieve that traditional optics manufacturing cannot?

Diamond turning creates asymmetric and freeform surfaces, finishes optics in one pass without post-polishing, and works on non-ferrous metals and synthetic materials traditional methods cannot address.

Single-Point Diamond Turning Revolutionizes Optics Manuf… →
Q

What skills does operating a diamond turning machine actually require?

Attention to detail and strict process adherence are paramount because even minute changes impact quality at sub-micron and nanometer levels; CNC experience alone is insufficient.

Daven Training Machine Mastery: A Blend of Attention to … →
Q

How do Precitech's compact 5-axis machines differ from traditional diamond turning equipment?

The Freeform X combines five operational axes in a compact form with 220mm Z, 200mm X, and 100mm Y travel, enabling machining flexibility for complex freeform surfaces in space-constrained production environments.

Freeform X: The Compact, 5-Axis Machine Revolutionizing … →
Q

What performance does the FTSE 5,000 deliver for rapid freeform surface production?

The FTSE 5,000 provides 40G maximum acceleration and continuously follows a 25G path using voice coil actuation and glass scale encoder feedback, delivering significant time and cost benefits.

FTSE 5,000 Sets New Standards in Rapid and Accurate Prod… →
Topics:Single-point diamond turningFreeform optical surfacesPrecision motion control5-axis compact machiningFast Tool Servo technology
Themes:Precision motion control as manufacturing enablerDiamond turning eliminates downstream finishingFreeform surfaces reshape design possibility

Industry context

Diamond-turned optics face rising demand for high-precision components across defense and aerospace sectors, though manufacturers contend with elevated production costs that constrain market adoption.

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