Setting up a small surfacing lab
I am looking to set up a small surfacing lab and need some good advice. My initial investment would be around 30K and I plan on running 50 jobs a day that could go up to 100 within one year. The mix of materials would be 70% CR39 and 30% 1.56. About the equipment, I know I am on a tight budget and that narrows down my options... I am considering a used computerized lens generator - could be a Vista or SGX - , two used Toro x2s and a brand new LOH style blocker. And this would pose my first question: Is it possible to replace or modify the generator´s chuck in order to match LOH´s blocks? Also, if I replace the chuck on the SGX, would it still be able to cut foam laps? And what about LOH´s prism rings? Could I use them on these generators? I like LOH´s prism ring system. When it comes to repeatabilty, I believe it would be far more accurate than electronically generating prism. Besides this, I plan to do the maintenance myself. I would like to know how tech friendly these generators are …