f.a.q.
Do Photo Solutions products include off the shelf encoder discs?
Except for our Avago/Broadcom HED-style discs, all Photo Solutions products are custom made to customer specifications.
What information is needed to request a project quote?
- Disc outside diameter (OD)
- Disc inside diameter (ID
- Code track optical radius or diameter
- Code track OD & ID or length of track
- Index description if needed
- Code track counts per revolution (CPR)
- Material type
- Quantity needed
Once we receive this information, we can get started on your optical components and turn them around quickly.
What type of drawing files does Photo Solutions use?
How long does it take to get prototype parts?
Are there any NRE tooling charges?
Are Photo Solutions products RoHS and REACH compliant?
RoHS compliance standards: RoHS, or the Restriction of Hazardous Substances, works to restrict the use of hazardous materials in electrical and electronic products. These include: lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium (CrVI), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), and four different phthalates (DEHP, BBP, BBP, DIBP).
REACH compliance standards: REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, Restriction of Chemicals. This complaince standard checks impact on human and environmental health of the use and production of chemical substances.
Is there a minimum order charge?
Yes, Photo Solutions has a minimum five hundred dollar charge to cover set-up costs.
Are Photo Solutions products made in the USA?
Yes, all products are custom made in our Wilsonville, Oregon factory.