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Santinelli Nidek LE 1000 Express Edger System: A Cutting-Edge Solution for Optical Lens Processing

In the optical industry, precision and efficiency are essential to delivering high-quality lenses that meet customer expectations. Lenses that are accurately cut to fit frames ensure optimal comfort, clear vision, and functional performance. To achieve such precision, advanced lens processing technology is a must. The Santinelli Nidek LE 1000 Express Edger System is a standout solution, known for its speed, accuracy, and superior results. With its state-of-the-art features, this system is trusted by optical professionals around the world.

Santinelli Nidek LE 1000 Express Edger System Features

The LE 1000 Express is designed to meet the demanding needs of optical labs and retail stores by offering cutting-edge technology in lens processing. Below are some of its key features:

1. Heavy-Duty, Durable Mechanism

The LE 1000 is built using advanced Computer-Aided Design (CAD) components, ensuring that every cut is precise and efficient. It features a direct-drive gear system that maintains the cylindrical axis for every cut, ensuring consistency. The newly designed Y-axis direct drive assembly, paired with a specialized servo motor, delivers high-precision results. Additionally, an integrated stabilizer keeps the chucking pressure consistent, avoiding damage to lens coatings. Together, these components create a robust and durable mechanism that stands up to the rigors of daily use.

2. Grooving & Safety Beveling

The LE 1000 boasts a specially designed grooving wheel that delivers exceptional groove quality with pinpoint accuracy. Its reduced grooving wheel diameter, combined with an optimized angle, makes it ideal for grooving highly curved lenses without flaw. The system also includes a newly designed safety beveling wheel that provides precise and consistent safety bevels. Whether the safety bevel is applied to the front and rear or just the rear of the lens, the process remains accurate and uniform.

3. High-Efficiency Spindle Motor

Featuring a direct-drive main motor and wheel spindle, the LE 1000 is highly reliable and energy-efficient. Compared to traditional AC motors, this motor uses significantly less electricity, contributing to lower operational costs and increased energy savings.

4. Reduced Water Consumption

Water consumption during lens processing is often a concern with edgers. However, the LE 1000 reduces water usage by 40%* compared to conventional models, specifically when processing CR-39 or high-index lenses. This reduction not only makes the system more eco-friendly but also reduces operational costs related to water consumption.

5. Integrated Air Duct Deodorization

The LE 1000 is equipped with an integrated air duct for connecting deodorization equipment and ventilation fans. This feature helps control odors generated during the lens processing, ensuring a cleaner, more pleasant working environment.

6. High-Precision 3-D Frame Tracer

The system includes a high-precision 3-D frame tracer that is built directly into the main console, offering the smallest footprint in the industry. The frame setting position is easily observable during the tracing process, allowing operators to quickly and accurately trace the shape of the frame for optimal lens fitting.

7. Chuck Pressure Stabilizer

An integrated chuck pressure stabilizer ensures that chuck pressure remains consistent throughout the edging cycle. This feature helps prevent lens distortion and coating damage while maintaining a high level of precision in the cutting and finishing process.

8. Easy Shape Editor

The LE 1000’s Easy Shape Editor allows operators to quickly modify the lens shape, including width and height adjustments. This is especially useful for fine-tuning the fit of progressive lenses and adjusting drill mount frames, enhancing the overall layout of the lenses.

9. Color-Coded Lens Identification

The LE 1000 features a R/L indicator lamp that helps operators easily identify right and left lenses. The system also uses green and red cups to further assist in proper lens identification, improving workflow and reducing the risk of errors.

10. Soft Grinding Mode for Hydrophobic Coated Lenses

The LE 1000 includes a Soft Grinding Mode, ideal for processing super-hydrophobic coated lenses. This mode prevents axis shift and lens crazing, ensuring the stability of the axis and preserving the integrity of the coating. This is one of the industry’s most reliable technologies for maintaining lens quality during processing.