About Our Glass Cutting Service
At Tihot Optics, we specialize in high-precision glass cutting services for advanced optical components. With decades of experience in working with specialty glass materials, we offer an integrated suite of cutting technologies—CNC machining, waterjet cutting, and laser micromachining—designed for accuracy, efficiency, and application-specific results.
Whether you’re manufacturing optical wafers, micro-lenses, smart display modules, or AR waveguides, we deliver consistent, clean-edge results that meet the strict demands of industries such as semiconductors, medical imaging, aerospace, defense, and AI/AR.
Cutting Methods We Offer
CNC Glass Cutting
Our multi-axis CNC platforms are ideal for precise, programmable shaping of glass substrates. CNC machining excels in controlled slotting, grooving, notching, and profiling of complex geometries in hard-to-machine glass types. This method ensures dimensional repeatability with tolerances as tight as ±0.02 mm.
Waterjet Cutting
Waterjet cutting allows us to process thick or laminated optical glass without introducing thermal stress. This cold-cutting method is perfect for borosilicate, quartz, and coated glasses, offering burr-free results for parts up to 38 mm thick.
- Suitable for irregular outlines and large-format cutting
- Ideal for delicate assemblies and coated optics
- No risk of thermal cracking or microfractures
Laser Cutting
Our high-speed laser glass cutting systems support ultra-fine cutting paths with minimal edge chipping. Laser processing is ideal for thin optical substrates, AR filters, microfluidic channels, and high-clarity cover glass.
- Cut thickness range: 30 µm to 10 mm
- Typical edge roughness <1 µm
- Chipping <20 µm or none
Applicable for Industrial Applications
Our Glass Cutting Advantagec
With over 15 years of precision glass cutting experience, we’ve developed an efficient and quality-focused workflow that supports complex requirements across optics, semiconductors, medical, and display industries:
- High cutting yield and repeatable dimensional accuracy
- Compatible with specialty materials including SCHOTT BOROFLOAT® 33, Corning EAGLE XG®, Gorilla®, D263T, and more
- No thermal deformation or secondary finishing required in most applications
- In-house design of custom fixtures and jigs for high-complexity geometries
- Parts are transferred to controlled environments for inspection, cleaning, and final packaging
Connect with Tihot Optics for Tailored Cutting Solutions
As a strategic partner of SCHOTT and Corning, Tihot Optics not only supplies advanced glass materials but also provides end-to-end fabrication—including cutting, dicing, polishing, and cleaning—in one ISO-standard facility. All cutting operations are integrated into our quality-controlled workflow with in-line optical inspections and traceable process validation.
Our expert engineering team works closely with clients to tailor glass-cutting strategies that fit prototyping, pilot production, and high-volume runs.