Eyeglass Frames

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Create New Revenue or Save on Eyeglass Frame Repairs With a Sunstone micro welder you can save money on eyeglass frame repairs. Why send frames out for repair when you can do it yourself? Or, if you’ve thought eyeglass frame repairs were beyond your capabilities, now it’s not! With minimal training you can create and grow your own repairs business. Flexibility for Any Type of Metal Frame Most eyeglass frames are made of low-quality metals mixed with zinc, which make welding a bit tricky. But not for a Sunstone micro welder. You’ll be able to add any type of filler wire to strengthen a break and, with argon gas, your welds will look bright and professional. With several models of pulse arc and laser welders available, speak with a Sunstone welding expert to see which fits your needs best. What are you welding today? Call or text us at +1-801-658-0015. Weld Broken Eye Glass Frames Together One common application for the Orion Welding systems is to repair broken eyeglasses. This is a great use of the Orion and can be a great way to offset the original purchase price of an Orion Welding System. There are many different factors that affect a repair on a Specific eyeglass frame. Many of frames can be repaired using Pulse Arc Welding and Laser Welding. However, it is important to understand that some frames are very difficult to weld and repair. We will discuss several factors that affect the welding process and some tips and tricks that can help in fixing frames. What Factors Affect a Weld? The single biggest factor that affects the welding process is what metals are being welded. The majority of eyeglasses are made of low-quality metals, these metals include high levels of Zinc. Zinc has a boiling temperature of about 1700 degrees, this is far lower than the 7000 degrees that the weld reaches. This means that the zinc in the metals boils off before the other metals melt. This causes week joints and poor welds. This also causes porosity or air pockets inside the weld join