This thesis is focused on development of opto-mechanical tools and procedures, which would contribute to the achievement of the best possible performance of new Ring Imaging Cherenkov (RICH) detectors. On the base of requirements, given by the physics objective of the LHCb detector, and an analysis of the detector opto-mechanical system, specifications of individual opto-mechanical components were determined. Spherical mirrors, planar mirrors and mirror adjustable mounts were the components of interest. Next, their parameters to be characterised were defined. Possible measurement methods were studied and relevant set ups based on suitable methods were developed. Meanwhile, available modern metrology technologies, like laser operated instruments or digital image processing, were applied with an attempt to innovate them and to increase their achievable performance limits. When applicable, the set ups were automated in order to make the measurements fast and reliable. An optical laboratory, devoted to the characterisation of the RICH opto-mechanical components, was established. Collaboration with industry was started. A number of prototypes of mirrors and of mirror mounts for both the LHCb and COMPASS RICH detectors was tested, and a feedback to manufacturers was provided. The quality of the whole production of the COMPASS RICH 1 mirrors was tested. The laboratory and its facilities are being applied for optimisation of the LHCb RICH opto-mechanical component parameters and they will be used for the quality tests of the final products
