User Manual – eSX
OptiPro Systems, LLC.
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Last Modified: 8/27/2014
Figure 7-33: Edge Process
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Cut Screen
Table 7-21: Edge Process
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Cut and Feed Parameters and Descriptions
Cut and Feed Parameters
Description
Safety Height
Rapid Feed threshold, offset from lens surface. Since position of tool-lens
contact is calculated and does not account for imperfections in lens or
blocking, or any input errors, the machine will switch from “Rapid Feed” to
the commanded “Feed Rate” at this distance.
Use a larger safety height for
initial job setup to help prevent collisions.
Blow Out Safety Height
(Available with Z DOWN Feed Type) The distance from the bottom of the
work piece that the tool will travel to before it moves away in X, down in Z,
back in X to the final diameter. It then feeds in the Z+ direction to finish the
cycle. This safety distance prevents the work piece’s bottom edge from
being damaged during the edging process.
Feed Type
Select from three feed methods:
a.
Z DOWN (available with ring tools): Z-axis feed from top to bottom of
the lens, then a clean-up pass from bottom to top.
b.
X OUT (available with edge tools): X-axis feed into the lens to the
programmed final dimension, then retract out in the x-axis direction.
c.
Z UP (available with edge tools): Z-axis feed up the lens at specified
Head Angle.
Retract Distance
(Available with X OUT Feed Type) Distance to travel away at commanded
Feed Rate before “Rapid” retract.
Head Angle
(Available with Z DOWN and Z UP Feed Types) User defined tool spindle
angle. It is recommended to use a Head Angle between 1° and 5° for better
results.
Lens RPM
Rotational speed of the work spindle.
Tool RPM
Rotational speed of the tool spindle.
