Custom reflectors.. where?

Do you know about any company or private that design and build custom reflectors in small numbers?

If I'd like to order get a few custom made to optimize the throw as much as possible, I have some external dimension constrains and I know the model of LED I'll be using, the builder should do the best possible within that sizes. Any idea about the possible costs?

One of the banner ads here is from http://www.phoenixelectroforms.com/index.html

They advertise that service, though I have no experience with them.

I've purchased from them. Their prices are great and they even gave me unexpected freebies. Take a look at their PA12 series with the super short focal length:

Are these reflectors the manner protected against external influences (eg moisture, sea water;-)) usually is to the surface applied rhodium.

Existing reflectors are adjusted for HID but not for LED and I like to made some radical changes


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just seen on plan marking RH ...nice !!;-))

Phoenix produces a amazing finished product! Custom reflectors can be be produced for old incandescent lamps or the latest, OOP, Firefly~3. :thumbsup:

OK I'll bite.... What.... is this for?

Hoop said:

I've purchased from them. Their prices are great and they even gave me unexpected freebies. Take a look at their PA12 series with the super short focal length:

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Thank you guys!

Now I'm on a business trip but as soon as I'll be back I'll write them.. anyway they don't look like they are much into the LED business, I hope they will be able to design a proper reflector for XM-L2 because I can provide only the external dimensions to fit my application.

It's for an led flashlight. I've heard it said that steep angled reflectors are less efficient due to the angle at which the light hits it, but at the same time it gathers more of the light that would have contributed to side spill. I have only tested it once thus far in my back yard, but I was pleased with what I saw with a nichia 219.... This PE reflector profile was something I had long thought about... like a novelty... and they surprised me with one as part of another order. Now I just need to buy a lathe....

hay hoop the reflector you have here what is the size of it & or part # it looks perfect for a long throw norlite 19xled that im puting a cree led & driver out of a 2d led maglite 388 with 123 bat in it... thanks for the help.

You'd want the PA12.5.

thanks hoop

I have look on these reflectors , well I was surprised I did not know the difference between ''ellipsoidal vs parabolic'' reflectors ... true for me ware the same ....but I was just courious what is difference ... and

http://www.newport.com/Ellipsoidal-and-Paraboloidal-Reflectors/378641/1033/info.aspx

http://www.digitalartform.com/archives/2009/04/parabolic_ellip.html

(Hoop .. can I ask you how much cost that reflector on your picture i like just info number )

I contacted Phoenix:

They are not able to design the reflective surface shape, the just build reflectors on the customer's draft.

Plus, for a custom reflector, given a proper draft, they must produce a dime and this alone cost over 2000$..

Not economic for a few pieces...