Attachments

The FTS-1000 is an oscillating tool attachment which is designed for OPTOFORM and NANOFORM ultra-precision lathes, and used for the production of high quality optical surfaces which are non-rotationally symmetrical (“freeform”). These non-rotationally symmetrical designs include toric surfaces, prism ballasted surfaces, slab-offs, wafer-shaped surfaces, and innumerable other non-standard custom surfaces.

VARIFORM TRACTOR SHOWN WITH LVDT TOOL SET STATION The Variform attachment easily connects to (and disconnects from) Optoform Lathes. The tractor (seen above) replaces one of the three dual tool holders on the gang tooling system, and connects via cables to the compact, floorstanding electronics module. The device uses piezo-ceramic technology within the tractor to [...]

Slow Tool Servos technology is an option which can be added to the Nanoform ultra-precision lathes for the production of freeform (3D) surface. STS differs from FTS (Fast Tool Servos) in that the machine moves the spindle axis in synchronization with spindle rotation at lower RPMs to produce non-rotationally symmetrical designs. So it performs as [...]

Toric marker attachment is fFor Optoform 40 and Optoform 80 Creates radial marks on lens / mold surface (defined using a series of arcs and lines contained within a MiniFile) Can create up to 125 marks 1 degree resolution on marks Marker spindle operates at 30,000 rpm

HAPTIC AND MILLING ATTACHMENT The Optoform Haptic Milling Attachment is designed as an accessory for the Optoform 40 and Optoform 80 ultra-precision lathes. This device may be ordered with new lathes or retrofitted to existing Optoform 40 and Optoform 80 machines. Click here to download Milling Attachment specifications

The CNC Controlled Spray Misting Attachment is an option which can be added to Optoform 40, 50 and 80 machine systems. (A different version is available for the Nanoform 200 and Nanoform 250.) The device delivers a controllable and adjustable mist of lubricating mist to the cutting area under computer control, so that only the [...]

Milling Attachment (Engraving/Milling Options) For Nanoform 200 Download the Engineering Specs (MS Word format) Features and Benefits This high-speed turning and milling option uses a normal high-speed ultra-precision machining process to cut parts, which are lathed with appropriate diamond tools. The applications of this device include alpha-numeric engraving of mold inserts, with the ability to [...]