The Interferometer, cataloged under National Stock Number 5860-01-018-5025, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5860 (Stimulated Coherent Radiation Devices, Components, and Accessories) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5860-01-018-5025 |
| Item Name | Interferometer |
| FSC / FSG | 5860 / 58 — Stimulated Coherent Radiation Devices, Components, and Accessories |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | TO EXAMINE THE SHERICITY AND SURFACE QUALITY OF STEEL,GLASS AND SAPPHIRE PRECISION BALLS. THE INSTRUMENTIS UNIQUE THAT THE LENS SYSTEM IS SPECIALLY DESIGNED SO THAT 100 OF THE BALL CAN BE INSPECTED IN ONE SETTING,FROM 1/8 IN DIA TO 1 IN DIA BALLS CANBE EXAMINED USING A MERCURY VAPOR LAMPUSING TWO SETS OF CURVED MIRRORS DIMS 25.500 IN HEIGHT,12.000 IN DEPTH,12.500 IN WIDTH,WEIGHT 35 LBS LBS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6650-2213-1002 | 6/9 Informative reference only U.S. Government activity |
| TN 10 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Taylor Hobson Inc |
NSN 5860-01-018-5025 is a Interferometer, classified under FSC 5860, Stimulated Coherent Radiation Devices, Components, and Accessories. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5860-01-018-5025: General Characteristics Item Description: TO EXAMINE THE SHERICITY AND SURFACE QUALITY OF STEEL,GLASS AND SAPPHIRE PRECISION BALLS. THE INSTRUMENTIS UNIQUE THAT THE LENS SYSTEM IS SPECIALLY DESIGNED SO THAT 100 OF THE BALL CAN BE INSPECTED IN ONE SETTING,FROM 1/8 IN DIA TO 1 IN DIA BALLS CANBE EXAMINED USING A MERCURY VAPOR LAMPUSING TWO SETS OF CURVED MIRRORS DIMS 25.500 IN HEIGHT,12.000 IN DEPTH,12.500 IN WIDTH,WEIGHT 35 LBS LBS. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.