Optical Grinding Station
A precision grinding mill that shapes reinforced glass into laser-grade optics and bonds silver wiring for focusing. Control nodes maintain spindle speed and feed rates for consistent lens geometry.
productionTier 1 of 4optical_grinding_station
Stats
CategoryProduction
Level1
Build Cost110,000 cr
Build Time170 ticks
Labor Cost5
Always OnNo
Power Draw1
Life Support Draw1
Build Materials
Produces
Upgrade Chain (4 tiers)
| Tier | Facility | Build Cost | Build Time | Labor | Power | Life Sup. | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | Optical Grinding Stationthis tier | 110,000 | 170 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| L2 | Automated Lens Grinder | 324,000 | 250 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| L3 | Precision Optics Line | 941,000 | 330 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| L4 | High-Precision Lens Fabricator | 2,549,000 | 420 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 8 |
Each tier is built by upgrading the one below it. Cost, build time and power draw climb with the tier; the recipe it runs stays the same.