LEX 1000 Lens Edging System

Eyewear fashion has changed radically over the last few years. We find a variety of unique designs in eyewear with rimless and highly curved sports frames. Frames with increasingly small size are also in fashion, and special coatings such as superhydrophobic and anti-reflective have become the norm. There is a real challenge in processing those lenses. Rimless drill mounts with twin holes, rectangular holes, and notches continue to be popular. To meet all these demands, Nidek introduces the Lex, the high-standard edging system designed to keep up with evolving lens technology and frame styles.

Hi-Curve Bevel Processing
Lex 1000 creates the best bevel profile for highly curved lenses by processing the front and back bevel independently. The Lex 1000 is capable of creating a customized bevel to suit even the most challenging eyewear. This original process creates a consistent and custom profiled bevel around the circumference of the lens. The Lex 1000 delivers a perfect fit and a precise bevel every time, resulting in a flawless look.

Nano Cup
Minimum 15.5 mm “B” dimension can be processed with the new Nano Cup. You can process super hydrophobic lenses without worry about axis shift with the use of the Nano Cup and its Supporter.

Information Bar
Even first-time users can easily operate the Lex1000 with the assistance of the Information Bar which provides helpful “next-step” information.

3-D Bevel Simulation
Sophisticated 3-D bevel simulation allows you to check the placement of bevel as if viewing the actual lens from any selected angle.

Color-coded Lens Identification
To aid the lens edging process, the display of the Lex1000 utilizes a color-coding system adapted from navigational light colors, to identify right and left lenses: green represents the right lens and red represents the left lens. Red and green cups are included. You can avoid processing the wrong lens by following the color-prompted indicator on the display.

Direct Drive Lens Rotation
The Lex1000 is designed with the most advanced CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) techniques. A direct
driven gearing system ensures stable cylindrical axis with every cut. An integrated stabilizer keeps the chucking pressure consistent, yet without harming lens coatings.

Grooving
The Lex1000 features a specially designed grooving wheel which achieves a superior groove quality with “pin-point” accuracy. A reduced groove wheel diameter, set at the optimal angle, grooves highbase curve lenses flawlessly.

Polyurethane Lens Processing
The Lex1000 can process polyurethane lenses used for sunglasses.

Advanced Soft Grinding Mode
The Lex1000 features Advanced Soft Grinding Mode, the most advanced technology for processing coated lenses. This technology monitors the grinding pressure and maintains it at an optimal level throughout the entire cycle to eliminate axis shift.

“Whisper Quiet” Operation
The noise level on the Lex1000 is extremely low by an innovative method of processing control. The grinding chamber lid seal provides a noise barrier which also helps significantly. The low volume is maintained throughout all edging cycles, so lenses can be processed with “Whisper Quiet” operation.

Automatic Grinding Chamber Door
The motorized door opens and closes automatically - no need to manually operate the door.

Integrated Job Tray
Frame and lens can be conveniently stored in the Lex1000's built-in job tray.

USB Memory Port
Saved shapes and patterns can be transferred from a PC to the Ice1000 Blocker. You can then transfer the data back to the Lex1000. Data management is easy and flexible.

Water-Saving
When a lens edger is connected to direct water, there is a large amount of water consumed. With the Lex1000 the amount of water used is reduced by 40%*
*applicable when processing CR39 or high index lenses

Built-in Barcode Reader (Optional)
The Lex1000's integrated barcode reader saves lab space and streamlines the lens finishing process.