Eyewear
Eyewear Industry – Tailored innovation, unmatched versatility
With over 20 years of dedicated experience, Faro has developed specialized solutions for the eyewear industry, becoming a trusted reference for manufacturers worldwide. Today, with more than 800 machines installed across the globe, Faro is a strategic partner for the most renowned players in the market.
This success is the result of a unique ability to develop everything in-house — from hardware to software — allowing seamless integration with any automation system and enabling projects that stand out for their flexibility and performance.
Leveraging our deep expertise in the jewelry sector, we’ve brought to the eyewear industry refined functions and surface finishes never seen before, opening new creative and technological possibilities for frame manufacturing.
Faro F35 Lens
High-Precision 5-Axis CNC Machining Center for lenses, masks, and eyewear components.
The F35 Lens is a high-performance 5-axis CNC machining center designed for milling, shaping, drilling, and engraving operations on lenses, masks, and other eyewear components. It is the result of advanced Faro engineering, combining uncompromising mechanical stability—guaranteed by the natural granite structure—with high-speed machining and advanced automation, all within a compact footprint. Thanks to the seamless integration of mechanics, numerical control, and proprietary Pigreco® software, the F35 Lens offers unparalleled rigidity and precision, supporting a wide range of complex operations on wrap-around, asymmetric, and advanced geometry surfaces.
Key Features and Technologies
Automatic Probing System
A built-in touch probe automatically recognizes the position of the lens or mask and probes its surface with precision. This function generates exact machining references without any manual adjustment, ensuring perfect adaptation of the toolpath to the workpiece’s geometry.
High-Speed Spindle & Automatic Tool Changer
The machine is equipped with a 1.8 kW liquid-cooled electrospindle that reaches 60,000 RPM. It is paired with a 6 or 12-position tool magazine with an automatic changer, ideal for reducing setup times in complex, multi-step machining.
Dedicated CAD/CAM Software
The proprietary Pigreco® software, developed in-house by Faro, is specifically designed for lens and mask production and offers:
- Intuitive 2D programming with automatic 5-axis toolpath conversion.
- Native support for complex surfaces, including wrap-around and asymmetric ones.
- Automated functions for managing drilling, grooving, and engraving on edges.
- A rapid and flexible transition from design to prototype, accelerating product development.
Automatic Loading System (Optional)
To maximize productivity, the F35 Lens can be transformed into an autonomous production cell with the optional loading system. A state-of-the-art collaborative robot (cobot) manages the entire handling process for lenses and masks within a fully enclosed safety cabin, enabling continuous, unattended operation. To ensure maximum precision on special batches, the system can be integrated with:
- An advanced vision system for the perfect orientation and alignment of printed, treated, or specially coated lenses.
Faro F1 TRS
Advanced Multi-Axis Machining Center for Eyewear Manufacturing
The F1 TRS is a state-of-the-art multi-axis CNC machining center, specifically developed for precision reworking of temples and faceplates in acetate and plastic. It represents the result of over 20 years of Faro expertise in the eyewear sector — combining speed, flexibility, and outstanding precision in one compact solution. Thanks to its internally developed architecture, both in hardware and software, the F1 TRS integrates perfectly with any production environment and automation system, making it a truly versatile and future-proof platform.
Key Features & Technologies
Masked-Time Loading – Safe & uninterrupted operation
The ACTIVE safety system allows components to be loaded and unloaded during the machining cycle, without stopping production. The working area is fully protected by light curtains compliant with the highest safety standards, ensuring maximum operator safety without sacrificing efficiency.
Ultra-Fast Pallet Change
Automatic CNC-controlled pallet change is completed in less than one second , with centesimal positioning accuracy of vises and fixtures, guaranteeing repeatable precision for continuous workflows.
CNC-Controlled Tilting Vice
Faro’s proprietary 360° tilting vice allows easy machining at virtually any angle, improving accessibility and reducing the need for repositioning or secondary setups.
Integrated Rotary & 5th Axis
An integrated CNC rotary axis supports multi-side machining within a single setup, while the 5th axis adds freedom for complex, non-radial operations—reducing cycle time and increasing geometric accuracy across complex parts.
Multi-Spindle Configuration with Disc Tool Unit
The standard layout includes:
- Three high-frequency, liquid-cooled electrospindles , each delivering up to 40,000 RPM and 0.75 kW , mounted on pneumatic supports with air-liquid nebulizer cooling.
- One disc-tool unit with 5 interpolated CNC-controlled axes , designed for high-precision cutting on temples and faceplates , including complex pantoscopic and wrap angles, both negative and positive.
Faro F5 THS
Multi-Axis CNC System for Advanced Reworking of Temples and Faceplates
The F5 THS is a multi-axis CNC machine tool specifically developed for reworking temples and faceplates in plastic and acetate, as well as for engraving, milling, and drilling on plastic components. Compact, robust, and versatile, it enables multiple operations in one setup, with high repeatability and minimal downtime. Equipped with dual spindles, tilting motion control, and automated surface probing, the F5 THS is designed to support the most demanding applications in modern eyewear manufacturing.
Key Features & Technologies
Tilting Spindles – Multi-angle flexibility
The machine features two high-frequency spindles (max. 12,000 RPM) with automatic ±15° tilting on the XZ plane, enabling precise machining on variable surfaces, contours, and angled geometries in a single setup.
Rotary Axis
A CNC-controlled rotary axis allows multiple sides of the part to be machined without repositioning, reducing handling time and improving accuracy across complex shapes.
Disc Tool Unit
The F5 THS includes a special disc tool unit (Ø 40–63 mm) with automatic angular orientation, ideal for precision cutting on temples and faceplates, including pantoscopic and wrap angles, both positive and negative.
Triple Head Configuration
In this configuration, the machine can combine diamond cutting with a mini circular blade and engraving with a 12,000 RPM spindle — in one setup and on the same part, saving time and increasing creative flexibility.
CNC-Controlled Tilting Vise
Special precision tilting vises allow machining on variable angles, with a working range from -20° to +95°, ideal for temples and rim components with complex inclinations.
Dedicated CAD-CAM Software
Faro’s proprietary CAD-CAM system includes functions tailored to the eyewear industry, allowing users to switch between models without modifying jigs or fixtures. This greatly reduces setup time and supports mass customization.
Faro L1 4X
Versatile Multi-Axis Milling Center for Eyewear Components
The L1 4X is a multi-axis, multi-purpose milling center engineered for precision reworking of temples and faceplates in plastic and acetate. Combining exceptional speed, compactness, and whisper-quiet operation, it delivers high-precision results with minimal footprint — all driven by Faro’s proprietary CAD-CAM software for rapid, intuitive programming. Built around a robust aluminum and polycarbonate enclosure with a swarf hopper and patented, full-opening doors protected by light barriers, the L1 4X meets the highest safety standards and is Industry 4.0–ready for seamless robotic integration and network connectivity.
Key Features & Technologies
High-Frequency Spindle
A liquid-cooled electrospindle (up to 60,000 RPM) with automatic pneumatic ISO taper change and ceramic ball bearings ensures maximum precision and surface quality across all materials.
Disc Tool Unit – Precision Cutting
Equipped with a disc tool (Ø 40–63 mm) featuring automatic angular orientation, the L1 4X performs pantoscopic and wrap-angle cuts—both negative and positive—directly on temples and faceplates.
Rotary & 5th Axis
An integrated CNC rotary axis allows multi-sided machining in a single setup, while the 5th axis enables complex, non-radial operations without part repositioning.
Automatic Surface Probing
The built-in touch probe automatically identifies the exact position and surface profile of lenses, masks, or faceplates, generating precise references for every operation.
CNC-Controlled Tilting Vise
Special tilting vises with -20° to +95° range allow effortless, productive machining of angled features on temples and rims—eliminating manual re-fixturing.
Compact, Quiet & Efficient
With a minimal noise level, small footprint, and optimized power/air consumption, the L1 4X delivers high throughput and low operating costs. An optional air/water nebulizer further enhances cooling and finish quality.
