I would highly recommend the Fast Grind machine. It is all in one surfacing that gives you generating, fining and polishing. It is inexpensive, easy to use and offers AR coating already on the...
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I would highly recommend the Fast Grind machine. It is all in one surfacing that gives you generating, fining and polishing. It is inexpensive, easy to use and offers AR coating already on the...
I am very familiar with the system and it is extremely easy to operate. We have had turn over and that has not been a problem. We have saved my Rx's by being able to give same day service. One new...
I have used the Fast Grind system and it is very cost effective for a small to medium size practice. As mentioned, the ADvantage progressive is as good as any free form we have used. They recently...
An optical lab is a must anymore because of the increasing cost of lenses. With the consolidation of labs and lens manufacturers the cost of progressives in particular can be more than what i used...
I have been following these systems for a few years now. I am just about to the point of making the move to Fast Grind. This system has so much more capability than the ODC. They have just...
You can do poly if you get a backside coating machine which is necessary with any system. Unliess you need safety, why use poly as it in optically inferior to Cr or mid index. With Fast Grind you...
I am very familar with the Fast Grind system. Their semi finished lenses are very competitive. You can make a digital quality progressive for $XXX per pair. That is less expensive than traditional...
The razor blade approach is certainly a good business model as long as people like your razor and want to continue using it. I believe they were smart in selling alot of blades up front with the...
Who is this new owner that you know so well?
I have recently heard that Optical Dynamics has let all their people go. I have tried calling there and only get a recorder. I am unable to reach my sales rep. I would appreciate any information if...
Any of those alternatives are better than casting. However, it depends on your volume. Optek, Coburn and Optronics all require at least 100 sq. ft of space and cost well over 80K. The OWC is...
Hey, check out Super Systems Optical, they have an unit for finding the engravings. You can find it on their website: https://secure.superoptical.com/cgi-bin/shopping/Oth_Lab.cgi
You should investigate the Fast Grind system. It will give you more capability and flexibility therefore the ROI will be much higher. It is not casting but a small version of surfacing. I have a...