FLASH-A Plus

The FLASH-A Plus is an automated enhancement of our tried and tested FLASH series. Considerably increased speed of the tool spindle, combined with a high precision ball bearing, leads to significant improvements in quality and quantity. The combination of an ultrafast tool spindle and a high-performance controller make the FLASH-A Plus one of the most efficient digital surfacing machines on the market.

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Highlights

  • The 4-axis machine FLASH-A Plus was especially designed for the production of prescription lenses made of plastic
  • A high dynamic drive concept combined with an ultrafast computer controller enable highest precision in freeform surfacing within shortest processing times
  • For processing backsideprogressive, atoric, individual, front progressive and standard toric surfaces
  • Automatic loading system
  • Machine base made of rigid mineral cast
  • FastTool highspeed linear drive
  • Application area: Backside progressives; Atorical; Individual; Front progressive; Standard toric; Blended lenses

Process characteristics

  • Cut to smooth: approx. 120 surfaces / hour
  • Cut to polish: approx. 45-60 surfaces / hour (Spherical / torical or A-torical)
  • Cut to polish: approx. 35-50 surfaces / hour (Freeform)

Options

  • Coolant tank
  • Barcode hand scanner
  • Remote diagnosis
  • LAN connection
FLASH-A Plus
Application

Automated Entry-level Machine for Surfacing Ophthalmic Lenses

Lens Diameter40 mm - 85 mm
Working Range Radius cvMilling -15 dpt / Turning -30 dpt.
Working Range Radius cxMilling and Turning +30 dpt.
ControlBeckhoff high resolution real-time continuous path control 15“ touch screen with interactive user interface
Lens MaterialAll organic Materials
Productivity35 lenses/h - 120 lenses/h; depending on process
ToolsMilling Tool: PCD milling tool ø66mm R6.0 HSK; Turning Tool 1: PCD R5.5 mm; Turning Tool 2: Natural diamond tool R2.0 mm
Workpiece SpindlesDrive: Direct driven with high precision ball bearing concept; Interface: Collet Chuck ø43 mm DIN 58766
Air Pressure Requirement6 bar
Power Requirement (others on request)6 kW / 400 V / 50 Hz
DimensionsWidth: 1700 mm, Height: 1925 mm, Depth: 1925 mm
Weight (approx.)1850 kg
DisclaimerAll data are subject to change without notice. Please verify details with OptoTech.


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