to the optics industry. PITCH - Universal Photonics

1 The properties of PITCH vary depending on Universal Photonics ' extensive line of pre- the ingredients used in the formulation. mium consumables and equipment bring BLOCKING. These unique characteristics - softening/ the precision of semi-conductor technology melting point, viscosity, hardness, elasticity, to the optics industry. PITCH . and tackiness - define the applications for Engineered to consistently deliver higher which a particular PITCH is best suited. tolerances and yields, our products have As both a manufacturer and distributor been at the forefront of innovative polishing of high quality PITCH products, Universal applications for more than ninety years. Photonics delivers the appropriate PITCH Universal Photonics specializes in total to satisfy your processing needs and will polishing systems, including polishes and meet these specifications consistently, lot pads.

2 Our R&D people will work with after lot. In addition, you can rely on us for you to develop a customized system for custom formulations to address application your unique application. All projects are requirements on even the most exotic treated with professional confidentiality. materials. For further technical information and WAXES & CEMENTS. sales inquiries, please contact your re- WATER SOLUBLE. gional sales representative, or our friendly BLENDING PITCH . GLASS. Accounts Services team. CERAMICS. INFRARED MATERIALS. CRYSTALS. METALS. OTHER EXOTICS UNIVER SAL P HO T O NICS. INCORPORATED. 85 JETSON LANE CENTRAL ISLIP, NY 11722 USA. (001) BLK/0317. Most available in sticks, bars, Available in bars or bulk by the pound BLOCKING Count on Universal Photonics to supply the perfect or bulk by the lb. Melt Point CEMENT Melt Point PITCH F/ C.

3 Description/Application PITCH for any optical processing application. F/ C. Description/Application Laboratory tested for uniformity; color will not change or fade, will not For a variety of blocking stain, will not slide in the proper application. Chills off blocks quickly Contact us with special requests #30C Crystal 157/69 & holding applications. & easily. or for detailed technical #856 Creme 163/73. Popular for felt pads on musical instruments. #1 Black 145/63 Year round general purpose. information. We will expertly Used to attach objects (including semi-precious #1 Green 130/54 Year round general purpose. customize a blend to meet Light Engravers 115/46 stones) to work holders. Easy melting bar form. #8 Black 145/63. Winter grade - highly adaptable, your unique needs. formulated for strength. Hard blocking with high adhe- Diamond D 157/69 sive strength & minimal shifting.

4 Winter grade - highly adaptable, #8 Green 135/57 formulated for strength. High-strength holding wax DOP Cement 150/66 available in sticks. #16 Summer grade engineered Most available in Bars (single, 130/54 for warm climates. self-contained unit), or Bulk (per lb.) Hard cement unaffected by Black or Green Transparent, high melting point WAXES Melt Point Description/. SuperHold 170/77 water or many organic solvents. Excellent hi-tack. #48 140/60 & heat resistance for no sliding. F/ C Application For cementing optical lenses to #257 For semiconductor wafer Universal multiple blocks, as an interme- For small multiple lens blocking #300 Mounting 125/52 203/95. 200/93 scrubbing & polishing. Cementing Foil #50 diate layer preventing cemented Black or Green & high curve lens blocking. surfaces contacting metal. Precision applications, For semiconductor wafer PX-200 163/73 #430 Spot Wax 110/43 scrubbing & polishing.

5 Thinner lenses. UniMet 60 For slicing, cutting & dicing. Sawing PM Series 176/80 Water soluble in 170 F. XC-1 High production optics , Low melt point; excellent for 168/75 high stability. #75175 Low Melt 135/57 stacking when only slight Black or Green degree of heat can be used. Blanchard &. Stacking For continuous polishing PITCH , blends & synthetics see Used to attach objects #4 130/54 (including semi-precious UPI's Polishing PITCH brochure or contact us directly. #444 stones). 125/52. RAW Most available by the pound to work holders. Easy melting bar form. BP Available in 1 kg. container #5 136/58. MATERIAL/ Melt Point POLISHING. BLENDING Description/Application #6 105/41 Melt Point F/ C PITCH F/ C. Description/Application BeesWax Centering Wax Semi-hard, temporary waxes Designed for continuous BP-1 190/88. 2-S Hard 176/80 used for hand blocking and polishing & part blocking Refined/Ivory 147/64 Available in cakes or slabs.

6 Detailed applications. during lapping, polishing, #9 Flexible 154/68 BP-2 181/83 and slicing application. Commercial 154/68. From the Brazilian Copernica Pure Round 163/73 Available in stick form. Carnauba Cerifera tree - hard, brittle, Shellac 181/83. and lustrous. Available in bars and bulk Quartz Sticky 163/73 Available in 1/2 lb. tubes. WATER SOLUBLE by the pound. Ceresine THERMOPLASTIC. 149/653 Available yellow or white. Ease of moldability make it Melt Point Red Sealing 165/74 perfect for optical use. WAX F/ C. Description/Application Orange flakes with low Additional colors available. Flake Shellac 167/75 For lapping, backgrinding, wax content. Uni-Wax Blocking wax suited for UniBond 118/48 wafer bonding & thinning. Will increase hardness, Optical Quality affixing semiconductor wa- 175/79 tack, and friction of #10 167/75 fers, crystals, or any thin, For lapping, grinding, slicing Rosin UniBond 136/58.

7 Any formula. flat-surfaced blanks. & dicing. #40 125/52. Excellent additive available For extremely delicate Higher tensile strength Paraffin 138/59 White Sticky 165/74 UniBond 176/80. in sticks or slabs. work. without being brittle.