This could be silly question BUT, how is the frame shape determined with the MEI Ezfit? I've looked at all the videos and I don't see a tracer.
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This could be silly question BUT, how is the frame shape determined with the MEI Ezfit? I've looked at all the videos and I don't see a tracer.
Shape is transmitted via LMS or remote tracing. MEI offers a shape finder, or, the bells and whistles version will have a trace capability in the NBL version.
We use the EzFitNBL connected via LMS, and recently updated our tracer to the LT1200. The combo is not cheap, but well worth it. I finished a -10.50 -2.25 in WileyX sport frame, step bevel, 8mm decentration, one cut. Fit perfectly.
hello Lensmanmd
how is the EZFIT working with the LT1200 tracer?? i want to do Remote tracing, so the retail shops will have the LT1200 and send the tracing information to the IZFIT, and then i send the cut lenses direct to the shops, do the shops will have to put them on the frames. that way we save time so the frames dont have to be send to the lab.
but for this to work will have to be one cut and to fit in perfectly every time. What do you think ? can this be posible?
This is a fabulous combo. The LT1200, once the Z is enabled, is a great complement to the EZfit. For remote tracing, caveat is, of course, calibration and maintenance. Remote tracing does not give you full control of that piece. Communication regarding frame types will also need to be addressed. Is it a T bevel? Is it a step, how much? Grooved in-line or nylon, metal or zyl? Combo frame, false front? All of these are decisions that the operator needs to make when edging for POFs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Canche
We are also considering this as an option, but quite frankly, I am having a difficult time with trusting the calibration and communication pieces.
Food for thought.
My experience with remote tracing is exactly what Lensmanmd stated. If it was a frame we sold in the past no problem we had the data stored If it was a standard bevel or groove we would use a scanner not a tracer and duplicate the c size it worked extremely well. If It was anything fancy it won’t work.
Maybe am I wrong but Z tilt value is not "ON" by default with all modern 3d tracers? or at least if we trace the frame and not demo/pattern lenses.
So the scanners are better than the tracers or you recommend we have both?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lensman11
My experience is that the scanner works correctly every time. The only thing required of the operator is to make sure the lenses that were in the frame fit correctly and to spot the 180line. It also important to realize that special bevels like t bevel should not be done in this manner as you would need more information than just the c size.
My experience is no. Z is disabled by default, at least on the LT1200 and the Dimensions tracers.Quote:
Originally Posted by dima
Oh thanks Lensmanmd, Now I have to check on my edger, I use 3d bevel auto mode, but now I don't know if this one use only the curvature of the lens or Z tilt also.
what scanner do you use?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lensman11
regards
@dima, You may need to enable the Z on both the edgers and the tracer. 7EX needs to be enabled. Santinelli will receive data that the tracer sends w/o extra steps.
This will help the edgers with better auto placement, but the Z is more for FF calculations.
We used the Briot.. which ever you choose don’t buy it until you try it for at least a month.
very helpfull thanks:bounce:Quote:
Originally Posted by lensmanmd
Now I wonder how a "3d tracer" with "Z off" can trace a frame in 3d? I miss something? maybe they "read" the wrap?
When I can I choose use frame instead pattern because I want to send to the edger more info as possible.
Edit: Thinking on it and I believe I understand, (maybe) the difference was 3d trace only measure the curvature of the bevel in the frame, with Z tilt can Measure the real wrap of the frame.