In today’s competitive optical industry, precise measurements and seamless data integration are essential for producing high-quality lenses. The MCT-3000 by Rotlex is designed to meet these demands, offering real-time, high-precision measurements for a wide range of lenses, including contact lenses, intraocular lenses (IOLs), and specialty designs. This innovative system stands out with its unmatched speed, measuring each lens in under one second, while providing critical data for comprehensive quality control.
Core Capabilities and Advantages:
- Rapid, High-Precision Measurements: The MCT-3000 completes measurements in under one second with an accuracy of ±1.0 μm. This speed significantly reduces production cycle times and supports real-time process adjustments, essential for high-volume manufacturing. This precision is critical for ensuring consistent lens performance and patient comfort.
- Comprehensive Data Collection: The MCT-3000 captures a wide range of data, including LOT numbers, lens IDs, and material types, like the advanced polymer ‘Optimum Infinite.’ This traceability is essential for quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and efficient inventory management, ensuring that every lens meets the highest standards.
- **Material Versatility: The MCT-3000 is designed to measure a wide range of lens and mold types, providing detailed analysis for both simple and complex geometries. It supports:
- Contact Lenses: Blanks, base curve, front curve cut, center thickness on arbor, and final lenses (dry lenses only). It also includes optional base curve and SAG measurements at the cord.
- Intraocular Lenses (IOLs): Posterior, anterior, semi-finished, final lenses, and haptics thickness. It can precisely measure IOL center thickness and the critical haptics thickness required for stable lens positioning.
- Molds: Air gap and step height measurements, ensuring precise mold quality and component consistency.
Measurement Method:
The MCT-3000 utilizes Low Coherence Interferometry (LCI) to enable non-contact, high-precision thickness measurement of transparent and semi-transparent materials, including glass, fluids, air gaps, contact lenses, and intraocular lenses. This method ensures accurate measurements without physical contact, making it ideal for delicate materials and complex designs.
System Components:
The MCT-3000 includes a low-coherence interferometer, a high-speed computer with specialized hardware and software, fiber optic cables, optical probes, and an optical switch (for multi-probe setups in R&D environments). It also features mounting hardware for secure sample positioning, ensuring consistent measurement results.
