PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING A FLOWABLE MATERIAL INTO A MOLD

摘要

A process for dispensing a flowable material including a volatile solvent into a mold, in particular a material for forming an ophthalmic lens, e.g. a contact lens, is disclosed. The process includes the steps of providing a mold; providing a dispenser; arranging the mold underneath the dispenser; dispensing the flowable material including the volatile solvent into the mold, the step of dispensing being performed in a local gas atmosphere substantially preventing the solvent from evaporating from the flowable material.