Optical Repair

Metal Frames
It is amazing how mangled frames can be and still survive being bent back into shape. If they are broken generally they used to be fixed with silver solder…not anymore!

With a Laser welding this is a thing of the past. The laser welded repairs can be up to 300% stronger than soldered repairs. Most metals can be laser welded with great success. The repair of Titanium and Titanium alloy frames can only be done with a laser welder.
Repairing and adding to metal eye glass frames is an area where Laser Welding can be most useful. Many optical laboratories are just starting to discover the enourmous time saving a laser Welding procedure can have.

Titanium and other certain alloy frames can only be repaired using a Laser welder. Previously it was too expensive to repair these types of frames but now most types of eyglass frames can be repaired using laser welding technology.

If you require a repair do not hesitate to contact us now.

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Common areas of metal frames that can be repaired by laser welding are:
  • Bridge bar joining the two lenses.
  • Rim screw block at the outside edges of the frame.
  • Side hinge joints where the side attaches and pivots on folding.
  • Metal nose pad arms.
Rimless Frames

Generally in an accident it is the lenses that break. However if the frame does break it can generally be laser welded, this includes Titanium.
Advantages of Laser Welded Frames and Repairs
  • No Solder used. More Hygenic, less toxicity.
  • Homogeneous structure with high mechanical strength.
  • Weld is with the parent metal without the introduction of additional metals or alloys thereby eliminating any galvanic effect.
  • Welding is done with little or no heat transfer providing consistent advantages and increasing the versatility of the technology.
  • Small heat affected area eliminates the risk of warping and the weld can be safely positioned.
  • Accuracy of fit is significantly higher than with conventional soldering techniques.
  • Titanium can be laser welded in an argon gas environment providing the ability for more efficient frame repairs incorporating Titanium and its alloys .
  • Laser beam micro-adjusts in width and power output enabling us to weld finer parts and attachments without risk.
  • A laser welded frame will not warp under the influence of heat and is less likely to fracture.
  • More precise fit likely when laser welding.