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The lens generator which produces a curved surface in a lens blank while simultaneously producing a complementary curved surface in a lap or tool used to fine and polish the lens. By producing a tool having the exact shape as the lens, it is possible to manufacture the lens precisely to the requirements of a customer's prescription. By simultaneously cutting the lens and the lap, the production time is decreased as compared to generators that first produce a lens and subsequently produce a lap. A mechanical arrangement is used resulting in a simple and inexpensive machine.
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