SWARFMASTER

The Rx-lens production of the future will significantly change all operations and processes. As an entry-level concept for automatic Rx production 2.0, OptoTech developed the new SWARFMASTER for high-performance pre-grinding of mineral and organic lenses (toric and freeform). By separating the pre- and fine grinding processes, you optimize your production and ultimately increase the performance and quality of your surfacing machines for mineral lenses and glass molds as well as organic lenses.

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Highlights

  • The SWARFMASTER is the ideal pre-cutter for all grinding and turning machines (mineral and organic lenses)
  • Significant increase in grinding, turning and polishing capacity by adding the SWARFMASTER
  • Can be used to replace old existing traditional mineral pre-grinding machines
  • Usage of high-performance tools (diamond grinding wheel Ø66 R4 for mineral lenses and PCD Tool ø66mm R6 HSK with 15 cutters for organic lenses)
  • Adaptive toolwear: Implementation of wear improvement. Machine calibrates itself from glass to glass
  • Automatic tool clamping system for quick tool change. Fastest workpiece change system due to optimized automatic handling module.
  • Modular setup of the most important service parts for fastest maintenance

System advantage

  • Overall optimization of production output
  • Increased processing capacity
  • Improving performance & quality of surfacing machines
  • Improved chip management

Process characteristics

Application area: mineral lenses, glass molds and organic lenses. Backside progressives; Atorical; Individual; Front progressive; Standard toric; Blended lenses

  • Mineral freeform milling of up to 60 lenses/h (depending on production mix)
  • Organic freeform milling of up to 200 lenses/h (depending on production mix)

Options

  • Automatic and manual version with smallest footprint available
  • Barcode hand scanner
  • Remote diagnostic
  • LAN connection
Technical Data
SWARFMASTER
Application

Pre-Grinding System for Standard Rx and Freeform Lenses

Lens Diameter40 mm - 85 mm
Working Range Radius ccMineral: up to -16 dpt. (Index 1.523)
Working Range Radius ccOrganic: up to -15 dpt. (up to -22 dpt. with Ø45mm PCD tool)
Working Range Radius cx+30 dpt.
ControlBeckhoff high resolution real-time continuous path control 15“ touch screen with interactive user interface
Lens MaterialAll Material
Productivity200 lenses/h - organic lenses (depending on production mix)
Productivity60 lenses/h - mineral glass (depending on production mix)
ToolsMineral: Diamond grinding wheel Ø66 R4; Organic: PCD Tools Ø66mm and Ø45mm R6 HSK
Workpiece SpindleDrive: Direct driven async motor with ball bearings; Interface: Collet chuck ø43 mm DIN 58766
Air Pressure Requirement6 bar
Power Requirement (others on request)400 V / 50 Hz
DimensionsWidth: 1365 mm, Height: 2076 mm, Depth: 1865 mm
Weight (approx.)1250 Kg
DisclaimerAll data are subject to change without notice. Please verify details with OptoTech.


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