Edging Flashcards

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Q

What are the 8 steps to the edging process?

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1-Setting the edger size
2-Setting parameters and specifications
3-Marking edger dials
4-Chucking lenses
5-Determining bevel placement
6-Cutting
7-Checking sizing accuracy
8-Mounting

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What is pattern making?

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The process of making an object that matches the shape of a lens in a frame which be used as a guide to edge uncut lenses.

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When does the pattern making process occur?

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Takes place after surfacing, coating, and centration.

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What are 5 advantages of a frame tracer?

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-determines size and shapeconsistently
-Traces frame in three, instead of two dimensions
-Works with an edger to demonstrate what the placement of the bevel will look like at any given point on a lens
-Trace a shape from an old lens or coquille
-Transfer data to a surfacing laboratory to help determine how thin a lens may be surfaced

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What are 4 disadvantages of a frame tracer

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-plastic frame may not retain the same shape it had with the demonstration lens in place
-may change the shape of the eyewire as they trace as the tracer exerts force
-Remotely traced frames may not exactly match the old lens
-are unable to trace frames with narrow B dimensions

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What is chucking?

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a method of keeping a lens in a certain position relative to the rotational/geometric center of a shape in order to accurately shape a lens for a given frame

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7
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What are the three types of chucking?

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Manual
Air
Electric

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Explain Manual Chucking 2

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-clamped firmly but not with excessive pressure
-then handle locked in place

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Explain Air Chucking 2

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-lens holding assembly is connected to a air line and compressor which applies clamping force
-also known as pneumatic chucking

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Explain Electric Chucking 2

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-Drive motor presses the lens holding assembly together to hold the lens in place
-pressure can be controlled depending on the material

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What consideration should we make when chucking a polycarbonate material? 2

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-softer material
-ensure all surfaces that the lens touches are free from rough edges or burrs

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What considerations should we make when chucking an antireflection-coated lens?

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-microcracks/crazing can occur on lens surface due to heat, pressure, and flexure

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13
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What considerations should we make when chucking an laminated lens?

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specialized wheel is required

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14
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What is a roughing wheel?

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A coarse diamond wheel which cuts a lens down to rough
size rapidly.

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Q

What is a finshing wheel?

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Finer diamond wheel brings lens to size and incorporates
required bevel.

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16
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What do we consider when edging crown glass in regards to the wheels?

A

Requires a different roughing wheel specific for
glass

17
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What do we consider when edging photochromatic glass in regards to the wheels?

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Treated almost the same as crown glass but due to the heat it produces during edging, it is harder on
wheels and may require specially designed wheels

18
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What do we consider when edging high index glass in regards to the wheels?

A

-Should be edged with less pressure than
standard crown glass

19
Q

What do we consider when edging CR39 Plastics in regards to the wheels? 2

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-Same roughing wheels that cut glass can be used
-wheels require dressing as plastic particles clog spaces
between abrasive surfaces

20
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What do we consider when edging High-Index Plastic in regards to the wheels? 2

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-Edged in the same manner as CR39
-can emit a non-hazardous sulfurous odor - ventilation
recommended

21
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What are the 3 main bevel types?

A

V-bevel
Hide-a-bevel
Mini-bevel

22
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What is a V-bevel? 2

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-groove apex in the middle of the lens
-rarely used today

23
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What is a hide-a-bevel?

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A flat or sightly angled edge either in front of or behind the
bevel of a lens

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What is a mini bevel?

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A hide-a-bevel with an angled ledge

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What are 3 different edge types?
Facet Rolled Polished
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Explain a facet edge type. 2
-Used with rimless, grooved, and thin metal frames -resembles beveled edge but with a relatively steep bevel cut onto the front or back edge, then highly polished
27
Explain a rolled edge type.
Reduces minus lens edge thickness by rounding the back surface edge of a lens
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Explain a polished edge type
Gives the lens an especially smooth appearance
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What is pin beveling?
Pin bevelling smooths out the bevel.
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What are the reasons pin bevelling is used?
Breakage prevention Cosmetic considerations Wearers safety