A swiveling double gripper between milling and rotary stations cuts optical workpiece changeover time while supporting precise parallel machining.
Radial seat displacement bends elastic parts to move the polishing surface in spiral motion, improving optical polishing precision with lower inertia.
Stationary motors and an H-gantry traction layout cut moving mass and cable drag, boosting optical lens loading throughput.
Fluid-clamped movable pins and an elastic membrane support spectacle lenses without blocking, reducing deformation during machining.
Fluid-actuated clamping locks adjustable support pins to hold spectacle lenses without edge contact, reducing deformation during complex surface processing.
A local semi-permeable membrane lets vacuum hold spectacle lenses while blocking coolant ingress and limiting deformation during processing.
A semi-permeable vacuum membrane supports spectacle lenses flat during machining, preventing liquid ingress and geometry distortion.
Independent processing stations and recirculating carriers raise optical lens throughput while avoiding oversized conveyor layouts.
A cavity, support projections, and a retaining ring keep hydrophobic lens blanks centered during cryogenic machining and later storage.
A four-station turret and articulated tool heads cut, drill, mill, and engrave lenses in sequence to reduce downtime and expand angle flexibility.
Parallel milling, turning, polishing, and cleaning on a shared frame boosts spectacle lens throughput while reducing footprint and handling complexity.
A modular carrier-based lens line boosts throughput by automating deblocking, cleaning, and block-piece return in less floor space.
Parallel milling, turning, polishing, and cleaning with automated lens transport boosts throughput while keeping the machining line compact.
Sequential annular ring cutting shortens tool paths and reduces wear when machining meter-scale aspheric surfaces with high precision.
Ultrashort pulse laser ablation removes only the outer low-index layer, enabling optical member marking without film separation or heat damage.
A mandrel with a central cavity and peripheral projection holds the lens blank for precise haptic milling without wax residues or solvent deblocking.
Frozen water and a ring-supported mandrel keep hydrophobic lens blanks centered and stable during intraocular lens machining.
A projection-supported mandrel and frozen liquid hold intraocular lens blanks in alignment for accurate haptic centering during machining.