Optical Surface Imperfection & Scratch Dig Comparison Standards

High Quality Reference Sets for Grading Imperfections

For many decades, optical surface quality has been graded using visual comparison standards. To maintain consistency and accuracy in this process, a range of scratch-dig reference sets has been developed and marketed by various suppliers. Please see our blog on ‘Scratch-Dig Comparison Sets and Paddles: Buyers’ Guide’ for an overview of the standards.

RedLux scratch-dig reference standards are designed to provide a reliable basis for grading of optical surface defects. They have been developed in collaboration with our customers to meet the demands of high-quality inspection of optical surface quality.

Reference Sets Available from RedLux

Comparison Reference Set (Cosmetic and Visibility Standards)

For cosmetic and visibility based evaluation of optical surface quality and scratch-dig.

Applicable Standards:

  • MIL-PRF-13830B
  • MIL-C-675C
  • ANSI/OEOSC OP1.002:2009 (Visibility)
  • ISO 10110-7 / ISO 14997 (Visibility)
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Scratch-dig comparison reference standard

Relevant Blog Articles

    • Visual Inspection: Assessing Optical Surface Quality by Eye (read …)
    • What is Optical Surface Quality? (read …)
    • How to Interpret the Optical Surface Quality Standards (read …)
    • Understanding Optical Surface Quality: MIL-PRF-13830B (MIL-O13830) (read …)
    • Scratch-Dig Comparison Sets and Paddles: Buyers Guide (read …)

Relevant White Papers

    • Optical Surface Quality Standards – An Industry Guide to MIL-PRF-13830B and ISO 10110-7 (download …)
    • Scratch Dig Inspection – An Industry Guide to Machine Vision & Automation Solutions (download …)

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