Designed for versatility and speed

Due to the frequent changes in optical fashion an edger of the superior range of optical machinery has to be versatile. With this aim WECO has advanced the well approved edger much further to adapt it to the increasing demands of nowadays markets. The focus was set on the individual processing of highly curved wrap lenses as well as the drilling function.

The new Edge 580 is not only an extension to predecessor regarding functionality but offers as well a way higher operating speed that brings the machine close to an industrial edging center without any deduction when it comes to quality and precision!

Key features of WECO Edge 580

. Special bevel program for Hi-curve lenses
. handy additional features in drilling mode
. optimized timing in operation makes it fast
. mini-bevel for best fitting precision and esthetic appearance of thin frames
. Auto program for Chemistrie® solar clips
. Extensive range of feasible applications

Special program for high curve lenses

With its specially shaped diamond wheel it is now possible to alter the appearance of the bevel by setting the bevel backside lowering individually. The amount of reduction can be applied individually for every point of the lens outline in a comprehensive screen. So you can adapt the bevel to your frames’ demands to achieve a good fit even on highly curved wrap frames. The bevel is sharper by 20° in comparison to a standard bevel what leads to a tight fit in the frame groove whereas the backside of the bevel is extended to allow an easy mounting even with thicker temple parts.

. New diamond wheel with a dedicated Hi base profile
. Angle of the bevel backside adjustable individually in every point before edging for perfect fitting
. Comprehensive screen preview and esthetic smoothing of the lenti chamfer for a perfect result

Useful additional functions for drilling

The newly designed electric WECO drill unit allows drilling optical lenses under an angle to achieve a good fit in the rimless mounting parts. Therefore even lenses with a high curve can be drilled precisely directly inside the machine without any possible errors by swapping the lens into as separate drill-center. Additional plotting info can be done beforehand on the CAD blocker in a big, comprehensive screen. The angle to be drilled is then derived from the hole co-ordinates of the job and the lens curve that was felt by the machine. Like this, the lenses can be mounted without any manual post processing. With great ease you can process holes, slot-holes, oblongs, notches and blind holes. In case the need of a post processing arises, the drilling process can be redone with a different diameter at a fingertip. The drilling co-ordinates can be displayed and altered directly at the edger so that the peripherals remain available for other jobs and that there’s no need to call the job again on another device. The result is a perfectly machined rimless job – exactly what your customers expect from you.

. drilling perpendicular to front and back surface
. Drilling perpendicular to a given lens curve
. Up to 20 co-ordinates per side.
. Holes, slots, oblongs and notches can be done as holes or blind holes
. Individual post processing of the holes on the edger’s screen menu at a fingertip
. Receipt of the Drilling plan by VCA/OMA protocol from any host possible

Optimized edging cycle time

With the optimized cycles in edging and measuring and grace to a faster wheel speed we are now able to present to you an edger that can be used very efficiently and prolifically. The measurement cycle before the roughing can be omitted to speed up the cycle time. With an advanced drive technology and a newly developed diamond wheel your valuable time is saved that you can use for your customers. The advanced and improved processes facilitate your work flow in the lab a lot and increase efficiency. Further it offers:

. High speed due to optimized processes
. Faster machining achieved by new edging technology
. Optimized measuring cycle increases precision and productivity

Mini-bevel for highest fitting precision

With the edge 580 all lenses are being measured individually. Therefore, not on any lens all the
measurements are taken, already in the beginning a decision is taken which figures are needed in this specific job configuration. Besides the standard bevel programs there is a manual bevel program available, that allows you to manipulate the bevel position In any point of the lens shape and to gain the full control of the bevel before touching your precious lens. Even more, a mini-bevel is available in every program. It reduces the bevel size and gives you a higher precision when mounting the lens into the frame. It also avoids the formation of a whitish ring around the lens on thin frames that is visible when you place a standard bevel into small frames.

. Standard bevel programs
. Individual placement of the bevel in „manual mode
. Mini-bevel with adjustable facet size for perfect fit and esthetic appearance

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