Custom Patterns for
Infrared Applications
Made To Customer's Specifications Not Stocked Parts
National Aperture, Inc. has been the leader in the military and industrial market for precise, highly demanding infrared Apertures and Infrared Patterns requiring high infrared emissivity, in conjunction with high reflectance.
Large Infrared Bar Pattern Front View
Large Infrared Bar Pattern Rear View
Infrared Multi-Pattern Front View
Infrared Multi-Pattern Rear View
Competitive With:
- EDM
- Laser Machining
- Conventional Machining
- Micro-machining
- Etching
- Photo Lithography
Applications Include:
- Infrared Calibration
- Infrared Resolution
- Infrared Imaging
Patterns Include:
- 4 bar or other multi-bar
- Quarter round
- Half round, etc.
- Cross target patterns
- Squares
- Slit and hole combinations
- Arrays, Random Patterns, etc.
Standard Backer Options:
- 0.025-0.37 inch thick Aluminum
- 0.025-0.37 inch thick Brass
- 0.025-0.37 inch thick Copper
Available Coatings:
- Gold (bright or matte)
- Nextel™
- Aeroglaze™
- Poly Black
- Krylon
per customer request
Emissivity Data:
- Available from 1 µm to 16µm wavelength.
Size Range:
- Slits and holes 10µm to >50mm
- Bar Patterns 17µm to >50mm
Edge Quality:
- 0.7µm to 3.0µm (depending on requirements)
Standard Certifications:
- Available down to ±2µm
