Optical Breadboard, Composite Core, 12 x 12 x 1.1 in., 1/4-20 Holes

The TD-11 Composite Core Optical Breadboard has a 1 foot width, a 1 foot length and is 1.1 inches thick with 1/4-20 holes on a 1 inch grid. The TD Series is ideal for applications requiring a low cost, high quality mounting surface. Constructed of an all stainless steel mounting surface, sealed holes and a precision-formed composite core material, the TD Series Breadboard family was specifically designed for photonics component device manufacturing applications.

Low Cost, Light Weight Composite Core

As a more affordable solution, TD series breadboard features a low cost and light weight 20.6 mm precision formed composite core for less demanding applications.

3.4 mm 400 Series Stainless Steel Working Surface

3.4 mm 400 series stainless steel working surface is a more affordable solution than 4.8 mm. When combined with Newport's uniquely designed core structure, the product provides good damping performance and is suitable for majority of the standard optical applications.

Highly Damped Side Panel

Side panels for optical tables do more than just covers. They should contribute to the overall damping performance of the table. Newport's optical breadboards and tables use highly damped composite wood as side panels to help eliminating vibrations from the side. Composite wood has much better damping performance than steel – it simply does. Materials with a high elasticity (steel, for example, and other hard metals) tend to allow vibration or ringing. Materials with low elasticity such as wood tend to dampen vibration and ringing.

Individually Sealed Mounting Holes

All of Newport's optical breadboards are designed with individually sealed mounting holes. Those mounting holes feature 19 mm screw depth. In contrast to some of the other products in the market that has channel for a row of holes or just a polymeric film, Newport's individually sealed holes are more reliable and easier to clean.