Quartz rod and bar stock, flat components, discs, wafers, windows, viewports, and sight glasses, supplied or finished to your specification.
Specify the component around its job.
A solid quartz form can become a support, spacer, optical window, process-contact component, or machined blank. Glass Automated Products reviews the starting material and the finished function together. For rod and bar stock, identify cross-section, length, end condition, straightness, and any features that locate the part. For a plate or disc, define the outline, thickness, working surfaces, and edge treatment.
Optical requirements deserve their own callouts. A window needs the wavelength range, useful aperture, material grade, and relevant surface specifications. A mechanical cover or sight glass may have different priorities, such as a sealing face or an installation envelope. Do not assume that a nominally clear disc is an optical window of a particular grade or that a material property establishes the pressure rating of an installed assembly.
We can quote cut blanks, ground or finished edges, drilled and slotted features, and specialized surface preparation. Synthetic fused silica and other quartz-grade requests are reviewed against the required optical, purity, and process characteristics. Include the drawing revision and identify whether the part is a prototype, a replacement, or a repeat release. Requested material records and inspection reports should be established before fabrication or sourcing so the delivered scope matches your receiving requirements.
Build your specification
| Requirement | What to provide |
|---|---|
| Stock form | Round rod, bar, plate, disc, wafer, window, or drawn geometry |
| Dimensions | Diameter or outline, length / thickness, and critical tolerances |
| Faces and edges | Ground, polished, beveled, chamfered, or optical requirement |
| Features | Holes, slots, apertures, and mounting or sealing interfaces |
| Material | Grade, wavelength range where relevant, purity, and documentation |
Works for
Laboratory fixtures, optical and photonics assemblies, lighting equipment, semiconductor support components, viewports, instrument windows, and custom quartz parts.
Questions before you order
Can a rod be cut to a custom length?
Yes. Specify the final length, cross-section, tolerance, and end finish. Order quantities start at 1 piece.
Do you offer quartz windows and sight glasses?
Yes. Provide the installation geometry, working conditions, and optical or sealing requirements for review.
Can you drill holes in a plate?
Drilled and machined features are available to quote. Show size, location, edge distance, and acceptable edge condition on the drawing.
Is synthetic fused silica available?
Yes. Identify the grade or functional requirements and any documentation needed so suitable material can be reviewed.
How should I specify an optical disc?
Include diameter, thickness, clear aperture, wavelength range, material, and the required optical surface criteria. Tell us if a coating is part of the request.
A direct quote, starting at 1 piece.
Glass Automated Products has fabricated quartz in Huntington Beach, California, since 1998. Our in-house work includes cutting, doming, fire-polishing, grinding and finishing, cleaning, inspection, and packaging. Most specifications are quoted within one business day. There is no minimum order quantity beyond 1 piece. Fabrication timing, available documentation, and shipping are confirmed for your requirement. We ship to all 50 states and internationally.