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01_Breadboards_1-10.qxd.P:00-10 7/23/11 2:26 PM Page 2 Optomechanics Optical Table Manufacturing Thorlabs utilizes the latest engineering and manufacturing technologies in our tables, breadboards, and mechanics divisions. Our 3D printer allows engineers to rapidly prototype new product ideas, allowing Thorlabs to develop new products faster than ever before. In-house CNC mills and lathes give Thorlabs the ability to manufacture custom tables, breadboards, and optomechanical devices. We’re hungry for your thoughts—let us know how we can use our facilities to further your photonics endeavors! Optomechanics Assembly • Precision CNC Horizontal and Vertical Mills, Lathes, and Screw Machines • 3D Printing for Rapid Prototyping of New Product Ideas • High Precision Manufacturing of Optical Tables and Breadboards • In-House Laser Engraving Capabilities 3D Printer for Rapid Prototyping (Above) Generated the Model of Our New Ø1/2" PolarisTM Mirror Mount (Right). CNC Vertical Mill www.thorlabs.com

Selection Guide Breadboard Selection Guide Mini-Series Breadboards Solid Aluminum Breadboards Ultralight Series of Optical Breadboards Performance Series of Optical Breadboards PerformancePlus Series of Optical Breadboards Breadboards Without Mounting Holes Nonmagnetic Optical Breadboards

Optical Breadboard Overview Thorlabs' honeycomb breadboards are made with the same advanced manufacturing and design methods used for our optical tabletops. We also offer solid aluminum breadboards, which provide a convenient and cost-effective platform for prototyping and optical experiments. Our imperial and metric breadboards range in size from 4" x 6" to 6' x 4' and 100 mm x 150 mm to Available Options for Thorlabs' Honeycomb Breadboards Feature Comparison of Honeycomb Breadboards Mini-Series Breadboard Our miniature breadboard features 4-40 (M3 x 0.5) tapped holes on 1/2" (12.5 mm)...

Breadboards - 1/2" (12.7 mm) Thick Solid Aluminum Custom Sizes and Shapes Available Upon Request Matte Black Anodized Metric Boards Manufactured and Stocked in Europe Solid Aluminum These solid aluminum breadboards provide a convenient platform for assemblii prototype optical assemblies, conducting experiments, and mounting small subsystems. They have a black, low-reflective, anodized coating and feature The boards have a 1/2" (12.5 mm) border and four 1/4" (M6) counterbored clearance holes. The larger boards, which are denoted with double asterisks in the tables below, have a fifth...

Science Desk Optical Tables Table Supports Optical Table Water-Cooled Breadboard Tubing Included Water-Cooled Breadboard ■ Working Pressure: Rated up to 80 psi ■ Working Temperature Range: 0 to 60 °C ■ Push-to-Fit Tubing Connectors These breadboards with internal channels for cooling/heating fluid feature a standard 1.0" or 25 mm hole pattern and are ideal for applications involving sensors, detectors, lasers, LEDs, or other devices that may require temperature stabilization. The boards can be used for cooling or heating, depending on requirements. Our water-cooled breadboards are fitted...

UltraLight™ Series of Optical Breadboards (Page 2 of 2) Sizes Shown Here are Stocked Other Sizes are Available up to Metric UltraLight™ Breadboards, 25 mm Thick *The weights given are for the breadboards alone and do not include packaging. Additional Size Options Available The imperial and metric UltraLight breadboards featured on these two pages are stocked for immediate shipment. However, Thorlabs also has the tooling and supplies necessary to manufacture numerous other sizes quickly and efficiently with minimal lead time. Please visit www.thorlabs.com to view our non-standard size...

Performance™ Series of Optical Breadboards (Page 1 of 2) Thorlabs' Performance Series of optical breadboards is a good choice for less demanding applications (for more demanding applications, please consider our PerformancePlus™ breadboards on pages 8 - 9). A favorite of OEMs, these all-steel breadboards are also an ideal laboratory platform for optical and laser experiments in stable enviroments. Since prices and shipping method vary based on size and weight, please contact your local sales office for a quotation including shipping. ■ Athermalized Design for Excellent Thermal Stability ■...

Performance™ Series of Optical Breadboards (Page 2 of 2) Metric Performance™ Breadboards, 60 mm Thick *These breadboards can be used **The weights given are for trie I workstations. See pages 27 - 34 to learn more. Additional Size Options Available The imperial and metric Performance breadboards featured on these two pages are stocked for immediate shipment. However, Thorlabs also has the tooling and supplies necessary to manufacture numerous other sizes quickly and efficiently with minimal lead time. Please visit www.thorlabs.com to view our non-standard size options and to place an order....

Science Desk Optical Tables Table Supports Optical Table PerformancePlus™ Series of Optical Breadboards (Page 1 of 2) PerformancePlus™ Optical Breadboards are designed specifically for demanding R&D applications. These breadboards feature enhanced damping, increased rigidity, and sealed mounting holes. ■ Triple-Plate, Double-Core StableTop™ Construction Significantly Increases Rigidity ■ Enhanced Damping Improves Most Critical Laboratory Applications ■ Sealed Mounting Holes Make it Simple to Contain and Clean Up Spills or to Retrieve Small Objects ■ Plated Steel Honeycomb Structure...

PerformancePlus™ Series Optical Breadboards (Page 2 of 2) ■ Thicker Breadboard for Superior Stiffness ■ Other Sizes Available up to 8' x 4' Imperial PerformancePlus™ Optical Breadboards, 4.3" Thick Sizes Shown Here are Stocked for Immediate Shipment. Please Visit www.thorlabs.com for Additional Size Options. *The weights given are for the breadboards alone and do not include packaging. Metric PerformancePlus™ Optical Breadboards, 110 mm Thick Science Desk Optical Tables Table Supports *The weights given are for the breadboards alone and do not include packaging. Breadboards Without Mounting...