Intuitive and flexible features improve 
quality. Simple and easy to use, Titan
features a full size screen, function symbols
and color-coded messages, making 
operations intuitive and flexible. Titan's
versatile material-specific configurations
accommodate a variety of lenses – glass,
plastic, or polycarbonate. The operator
simply scans a bar code and downloads
job specific parameters and Titan edges 
and finishes the lens accordingly.

The lens clamping pressure selection allows
the operator to choose a fragile, average, or 
strong pressure cycle.  Proper pressure on 
the lens minimizes the risk of damage.

The patented, state-of-the art, 3-D mapping system 
outlines lenses in less than eight seconds, cutting traditional mapping times by 50%.  This system reduces cycle times and maximizes production capacities.  And the sophisticated mapping feedback mechanism alerts the operator to any errors, minimizing rework.

Automatic beveling and grooving options reduce lens handling and the potential for spoilage from scratching or external processing.  In the automatic setting mode, optimum bevel or groove placement is calculated from the furnished 3-D data, the measured lens curve, and edge thickness.  The customized setting allows the greatest process control of difficult or specialty lenses to achieve the most attractive, effective frame and lens assembly. When the polishing option is engaged, edges polish to a mirror finish.  This feature adds only seconds to the finishing cycle and requires no special handling or external equipment.

Automatic maintenance functions – wheel cleaning, spraying of edging chamber, a statistics and technical log, and auto-calibration enable the operator to solve certain problems without technical assistance.  If telephone assistance is required, those functions provide essential information for effective troubleshooting. 

Integrated and industrial design delivers maximum productivity.
Titan combines the most advanced, industrial features with the industry's
best patternless edging technology to address the specific needs of high productions labs. Designed as a freestanding edger, Titan works "right out 
of the box." And because Titan was planned at the ground level to be "automation ready," it integrates seamlessly into an automation cell.


Titan works as a stand-alone unit and can integrate with any
OMA-compatible computer layout software system, including
Gerber Coburn's Innovations™ software. 
Designed to withstand the demands of tough lab environments,
Titan is housed in a stainless steel cabinet for maximum
protection against rust and chemical corrosion. The  cabinet-design provides easy setup, operations, and access with exceptional durability. 
All wiring, grounding, and circuitry are segregated from the water
source and under the hood of Titan. This self-contained design
prevents dust and water from entering the unit, reducing any
operational problems and extending production times and
component life.
Based on the lens material and the process being performed, the
on-board computer intelligently controls the three-phase motor's
cutting speeds, so lenses are cut with less stress. And its motor
braking capability reduces the time for the wheel to spin down.
The cutting wheels stop almost immediately, enabling the
operator to remove the lens safely from the cutting chamber.
An automatic circumference checking assembly can measure and
record the perimeter of the lens at the end of the cutting cycle.
This data is compared against the specified trace data, and if
discrepancies exist, Titan informs the operator to initiate the
automatic re-size cycle. This function can be activated as needed
 – on every job, on random jobs, or not at all. Using circumference
checking greatly improves first time fit. 

 Specifications

Power
230 V AC-single phase
50/60 Hz with ground
20 Amp dedicated circuit
Dimensions
57" h x 28" w x 27" d
1448 mm x 710 mm x 685 mm
Weight
375 lbs
170 kg
Air
90 psi / 7.5 SCFM 
Noise Level
72 dB @ 3 meters
Cycle Times
 
Poly
CR39
Glass
Bevel
47
44
58
Bevel polish
76
83
n/a
Groove
136
124
135
Groove polish
176
170
n/a
Safety bevel
(per side)
40
36
n/a
 
Options
Bar Code Reader
Dual electrovalve
Accessories
operation and installation manual
coolant assembly
abrasive rods for wheel dressing
wheel cleaning kit
*Cycle times are listed in seconds and are estimated averages.  Actual times 
  may vary depending on prescription range and material mix.



Expandable system automates the workflow

Add four additional components, the Supervisor, a robot, conveyor, and tray staging area to  make Titan a fully automated lens edging system.

Titan works hand-in-hand with the Supervisor. This software program controls every aspect of the edging process. The Supervisor's intelligent feedback capabilities enable it to manage finish lab workflow by coordinating data transfer, tray delivery, and lens loading. Such operational control eliminates the personnel required to stack, separate, and move jobs around the lab.

The Supervisor can allocate the job flow by lens material, process   functions, edger specifications, or edger availability. The Supervisor plans and executes the workflow by tracking edging times, workload, configurations, and errors. The Supervisor's innate intelligence maximizes the operation's efficiency.
Job trays move down the conveyor where a bar code reader scans the tray into the station and downloads the job information into the Supervisor. While the robot moves the job tray into the parking station, the Supervisor sends the data to an available edger. The robot then loads the lenses into the appropriate Titan, returns the finished lenses to the job tray, and offloads the tray to conveyor.
The hub of the automation is the Kuka KR6 Robot. Designed to work in intricate applications, the KR6 is ideal for handling lenses. Its high speed extreme precision, reach flexibility, and reliability assure that the finishing process is optimized. Kuka Robots are used in electronic, telecommunication, plastics, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, wood processing, and automotive facilities around the world. 
If an edger becomes inoperable, the Supervisor receives a message.
It then can route work accordingly, maintaining the production schedule. The Supervisor can be programmed to track a wide variety of data for periodic reporting. If problems arise, lab personnel are quickly notified via a visual, audio, or electronic signal.



The Titan PnP is an automated edging system that combines Gerber Coburn's industrial edger with a pick and place (PnP) device. Designed for high volume lens processing, the Titan PnP is capable of edging all materials, including glass. The system employs 3-D technology to improve finish quality while speeding production times.  Its high-grade industrial components, selectable grooving, beveling and polishing option, user friendly interface and seamless OMA-compliant software create an integrated solution that is exceptionally fast, very precise, and extremely durable.  As a result, the Titan PNP system is ideal for medium to large wholesale laboratories.
With the PnP interface, the automatic beveling, grooving, and polishing options are utilized. Because no operator intervention is needed lens handling and the potential for spoilage from scratching  and external processing is reduced.
After the first lens is complete Titan signals to the Supervisor that the first cycle is complete.  The Supervisor instructs the PnP arm to remove the lens from the Titan and place it in the job tray, then picking the second one for edging.
Automation Improves Quality
Titan's versatile, material specific machine configurations accommodate a variety of lenses - glass, plastic, or polycarbonate.
Automation ready job trays enter the loading zone via an integrated 37" conveyor belt.  The conveyor belt is reversible enabling Titan to be installed on either side of the belt for optimum lab floor layout.
A bar code reader scans the job tray and downloads job specific parameters to a computer.  The computer's Supervisor software controls every aspect of the edging process, enabling Titan to edge and finish the lens according to the prescription.
A PnP arm picks one lens placing it into the edgers chucking mechanism.  Once the cycle is initiated, the patented state-of-the-art 3-D mapping system out-lines  lenses in less than eight seconds, cutting traditional mapping times by 50%.  This unique mapping system reduces cycle times and maximizes production capabilities.
Industrial Design Delivers Maximum Productivity
Designed to withstand the demands of tough lab environments, Titan is housed in a stainless steel cabinet for maximum protection against rust and chemical corrosion.
All wiring, grounding, and circuitry are segregated from the water source and under the hood of Titan.  This self-contained design prevents dust and water from entering the unit, reducing any operational problems extending productions times.
Based on the lens material and the process being performed, the on-board computer intelligently controls the three-phase motor's cutting speeds so that lenses are cut with less stress. And its motor breaking capability reduces the time for the wheel to spin down.  
  Pnp Device Specifications
Power
   PnP Device
   Controlller
Use  power supplied toTitan Edger 
110V 50/60 Hz for PC
Dimensions
30" h x 35" w x 39" d
762 mm x 889 mm x 991 mm
57" h x 56" w x 50" d including Titan Edger
1448 mm x 1442 mm x 1270 mm
Weight
80  lbs / 36 kg
Air
Uses air supplied Titan Edger 
Motor
Conveyance motor utilizes Titan Edger power
Controls
Pnuematic cylinders
Conveyor
Length
37"
Height
Approximately 28"- adjustable
Location
Facing Titan Edger- left at 60 deg angle
Direction
Forward or reverse direction
Type
Dual belt drive
Integration
Conventional driven or gravity-fed conveyor system
Mounting
Six bolts on front of Titan Edger
Controller
PC with monitor, keyboard and mouse
Order No.
Call Customer Service for part number

 
Lens clamping pressure selection  allows the operator to choose a fragile, average, or strong pressure cycle
 
Patented 3D mapping system outlines  lenses in less than eight seconds
 
Automatic beveling and grooving options reduce lens handling and potential for spoilage
  
Automatic maintenance functions enable the operator to solve certain problems without technical assistance
  
Contained in a stainless steel cabinet for maximum protection against rust and chemical corrosion
  
Computer controls the three phase  motors cutting speeds, so lenses cut with less stress
  
All wiring, grounding and circuitry are segregated from the water source in order to prevent dust and water from
entering the unit
  
An automatic circumference checking assembly can measure and record the perimeter of the lens at the end of the cutting cycle

    

 
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