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 johnjones
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glazing machines
Sep 13, 2005 20:32:21 We are thinking of upgrading our outdated glazing machines in the lab. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which ones are good at a reasonable price?? Does anyone use the Brio silver model, I have been quoted around £8000 for it which sounds quite reasonable considering it cuts glass, polycarb and plastic.... Any comments would be helpful Thanks!
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roopesh
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RE: glazing machines
Sep 13, 2005 21:09:48 I am using briot accura, soon to update to axcell CL have found mainline very good, solid support and had no real problems with the kit, the silver is more basic than an accura I had a look over it at optrafair and thought it seemed good. £8k seems a good price. |
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thehitman
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RE: glazing machines
Sep 13, 2005 21:51:59 hi johnjones, we have good prices negotiated for essilor and nidek edgers, and even better prices for reconditioned machines. The essilor kappa with all types of lens cutting with polish and supra grooving comes highly reccomended as does the nidek sx9000. i use both and my practices and are very reliable high volume machines. regards |
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martinc
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RE: glazing machines
Sep 14, 2005 10:48:19 I use the Briot Cx from Mainline . Good machine but struggles with very shallow shapes (less than 24mm) Back up good from Mainline and let me pay over a reasonable time without going through a leasing company. |
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Patrick
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RE: glazing machines
Sep 15, 2005 14:11:05 Briot is very reliable.........the Accura simply superb! |
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johnjones
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RE: glazing machines
Sep 15, 2005 20:46:11 Hi the hitman!
What sort of prices have you negotiated with Nidek and Essilor. Please can you email me details on euphany2000@yahoo.co.uk
Thanks for everyones comments
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jillcf
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RE: glazing machines
Sep 20, 2005 18:12:37 ooh lads new Essilor Kappa on the market does all the usual day to day things but a=wait for it...it centres ur lens,regognises lens type and drills...makes coffee..ok thats a bit of an exaggeration...bit pricey but well worth it! |
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thehitman
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RE: glazing machines
Sep 20, 2005 22:04:29 Very true Jill i am trying this machine at the moment and its wicked. The coffee is good too. But seriously, the machine is accurate and finish is excellent. Pricey, yes it is but it is alot of machine and imagine all the external glazing charges for rimless that will be saved. at between £20-£30 for each rimless and £10 upwards for supras, it won't take long to offset the cost of one of these machines |