(719) 570-1150

Engineering, R & D, and Lab Support Services

We can help with everything from concept to production

Overview

SOMOS IWT stands out by providing our customers with the most comprehensive engineering and process lab equipment and metrology in its class. Our facility supports the evolution of our machine technologies and characterizes process capabilities for our customers.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Through our extensive experience, SOMOS IWT offers comprehensive services from Research & Development to the delivery of machines and complete ‘Turnkey’ lines. This capability is made possible by:

  • Extensive experience in all aspects of diamond slicing technology
  • Regular, continuous investments in the search for optimal support solutions

Dedicated laboratory equipped with a broad range of capabilities

Continuous evolution of machine designs to meet the latest requirements and technologies

R&D lab for lapping and polishing at SOMOS IWT

Applications and Materials

SOMOS IWT turnkey solutions support our customer's most demanding and advancing requirements in high-precision and slicing applications. 

Applications:

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Data Storage
  • Medical Horology
  • Military and Defense
  • Precision Optics
  • Semiconductor 
  • Telecom

Materials:

  • Alumina
  • BBO
  • Ceramics
  • CdTe
  • CZT
  • Ferrite
  • GaAs
  • GaN
  • Germanium
  • Gold
  • InP
  • LBO
  • LYSO
  • Magnets
  • Metals
  • Platinum
  • Quartz
  • Sapphire
  • SiC
  • Sintered Materials and Carbides
  • Silicon
  • Stainless Steel
  • Steel
  • YAG

Metrology

Zygo New View 7200 Profilometer

High performance system provides precise non-contact 3D Surface metrology.

  • White light scanning
  • Capable of measuring and documenting surface roughness to less than 2 angstroms RMS

Zygo Verifire Laser Interferometer

  • Capable of measuring 1/20 wave flatness and transmitted wavefront over 4” aperture at 632.8 nm wavelength.
Interferometer MICRO-CONTROL Aperture 200mm, Lambda/40
Interferometer MICRO-CONTROL Aperture 200mm, Lambda/40
Digital Microscope KEYENCE VHX
Digital Microscope KEYENCE VHX
Interforometer ZYGO Verifile Aperture 100mm
Interforometer ZYGO Verifile Aperture 100mm
Profiler 3D ALTIMET for lapping and saws control 200 x 200mm
Profiler 3D ALTIMET for lapping and saws control 200 x 200mm
Profiler 3D ZYGO New View 7200
Profiler 3D ZYGO New View 7200
Automated Surface Quality and Scratch-Dig Inspection REDLUX Aperture 20x200
Automated Surface Quality and Scratch-Dig Inspection REDLUX Aperture 20x200

Additional Services

Design, Manufacturing and Installation

  • Design and manufacture of machinery
  • Automated modules
  • Complete production lines
  • "Turnkey" installation

Technical Assistance, Spare Parts, System Upgrades

  • After sales service
  • On-site interventions on demand
  • Analysis, controls, measurements

Contract Manufacturing - Lap, Polish, Wire Saw

  • Subcontracting operations according to specifications
  • Broad range of materials and applications
  • Different types of parts: shapes, dimensions, etc.
  • Quality control
  • Delivery
Man in laboratory inspecting semiconductor wafer
Hard drive storage disk
Four surface preparation examples
Single-side polishing machine
Large boule being cut by a diamond wire
Smooth material example cuts
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Flag of the United States  Our products are designed and manufactured in North America.

3525 North Stone Avenue, Ste 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
(719) 570-1150
FINE GRINDING, LAPPING & POLISHING
DIAMOND WIRE SAWS