ISO 11380-1994 PDF
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Full title and description
ISO 11380:1994 — Optics and optical instruments — Ophthalmic optics — Formers. Specifies the characteristics of formers used in edging machines to edge ophthalmic lenses intended for insertion into spectacle frames; excludes separate formers for supplementary treatments such as facetting.
Abstract
This International Standard defines the required characteristics, general dimensions and intended application of formers (templates/gabarits) fitted to lens edging machines used in ophthalmic optics. It provides the normative description needed to ensure interchangeability and correct use of formers when shaping lenses for spectacle frames.
General information
- Status: Published (confirmed on systematic review; remains current as of last ISO confirmation).
- Publication date: 1994 (Edition 1 — published 29 September 1994; ISO records edition date as October 1994).
- Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
- ICS / categories: 11.040.70 (Ophthalmic equipment / ophthalmic optics).
- Edition / version: Edition 1 (1994).
- Number of pages: 3 (short technical standard).
Scope
ISO 11380:1994 applies to formers that are used in edging machines to shape and edge ophthalmic lenses destined for fitting into spectacle frames. The standard sets out the characteristics and descriptive requirements that allow formers to be used correctly and consistently across compatible edging equipment. It does not apply to separate, specialised formers used for additional lens treatments such as facetting.
Key topics and requirements
- Definition and designation of formers used on lens edging machines.
- Essential characteristics and dimensional features required for proper function and interchangeability.
- Identification/marking and information necessary to match formers with edging-machine operations and lens types.
- Scope exclusions (e.g., formers for supplementary treatments such as facetting are outside this standard).
- Intended compatibility considerations with standard edging-machine practice in ophthalmic optics.
Typical use and users
Used by ophthalmic laboratories, spectacle manufacturers, precision tooling suppliers and equipment manufacturers that produce or use edging machines for surfacing and finishing spectacle lenses. Also relevant to standards/quality managers in optical workshops who specify or procure formers and edging equipment.
Related standards
EN ISO adoption exists (EN ISO 11380:1996 / national versions such as NF EN ISO 11380), indicating regional harmonization in Europe. The standard sits within the body of ophthalmic optics standards maintained by ISO/TC 172/SC 7 and is often referenced alongside other ophthalmic-lens and edging-related standards and national equivalents.
Keywords
ISO 11380, ophthalmic optics, formers, gabarits, edging machines, spectacle lenses, lens edging, interchangeability, ISO/TC 172/SC 7.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ISO 11380:1994 is an International Standard that specifies the characteristics of formers (templates) used in edging machines for shaping ophthalmic lenses for insertion into spectacle frames.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers the characteristics, descriptive requirements and intended application of formers used on edging machines; it does not cover special formers for supplementary treatments such as facetting.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Optical laboratories, spectacle-frame and lens manufacturers, edging-machine and former suppliers, and standards/quality personnel in the ophthalmic optics sector.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: The 1994 edition (Edition 1) is recorded as published and was confirmed on ISO systematic review (confirmed/last reviewed in 2021), so that edition remains current unless a newer edition has been published after that review.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: It is part of the ophthalmic optics standards developed under ISO/TC 172/SC 7; related standards in the series cover other aspects of spectacle lenses, raw glass blanks and ophthalmic instruments. EN/ISO regional adoptions (for example EN ISO 11380:1996) show it has been incorporated into regional standards frameworks.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Ophthalmic optics; formers; edging machines; spectacle lenses; gabarits; ISO 11380.