Kappa CTD: A Revolution in Lens Tracing and Finishing Technology
The Kappa CTD by Essilor is a state-of-the-art tracer, blocker, and beveler designed to meet the needs of the most demanding optical professionals. This all-in-one system combines advanced tracing, mapping, grooving, and finishing functions to deliver exceptional results. Its innovative technology and 4D tracing software make the Kappa CTD an indispensable tool for optical labs working with both small and large lenses.
The Kappa CTD is equipped with exclusive 4D tracing software that allows for highly precise and detailed lens mapping. The unique 4D capability includes the measurement of frame grooves, ensuring a perfect fit of the lens into the frame, regardless of its type or shape. The system maps the contours of both the frame and lens, ensuring unmatched accuracy in cutting and finishing.
The beveling system of the Kappa CTD is groundbreaking, featuring a patented soft-spindle beveling technology that adapts to all lens sizes, even the smallest, starting from 24 millimeters in diameter. This ensures error-free cutting for any lens type. Thanks to the automatic probe, the profile of the groove in the eyewire is measured with precision, reducing lens breakage and ensuring higher-quality finishes.
For labs with high production demands, the Kappa CTD can be connected to up to five Kappa or Gamma units to a Kappa tracer/blocker, maximizing production efficiency. The digital tracing data is automatically transmitted between workstations, significantly reducing human error and enhancing workflow.
The Kappa CTD stands out for its speed and automation. It automatically positions the stylus in the frame and traces the contours of both eyes in less than 20 seconds. After tracing, the lens is automatically placed in the blocker. The internal camera captures an image of the lens, allowing the operator to verify the cut without parallax, and align the lens accurately before processing.
One of the most remarkable features of the Kappa CTD is its ability to map the contours of lenses and display a 3D representation of the lens shape and bevel once the mapping is completed. This allows the user to visualize the alignment and positioning of the bevel or groove before cutting, ensuring absolute precision. The system also allows for manual adjustments to the positioning if needed.
The Kappa CTD offers three groove widths for a perfect fit for each lens type. The system uses computer control to precisely locate the grooves, even on very thin lenses. Additionally, the probes map the contour of the eyewire groove, allowing automatic adjustments to the lens size and eliminating the need for oversized lenses to be trimmed and remade.
