Frame definition
Confirm front, temples, hinges, measurements, materials, colors and finish before comparing options.
MANUFACTURING & COMPONENTS
Eyewear manufacturing and component support for optical frames and sunglasses.
From spring hinges and metal components to acetate materials, CNC work and finishing, the production path depends on the model, quantity and destination market.
PRODUCTION DETAILSMATERIAL / PART / FINISH
Reviewed against the confirmed frame specification
PURCHASING ANSWERS
What should be confirmed before a production discussion?
Share the frame direction, materials, components, target quantity and destination market. Capability, samples, pricing and timing are confirmed for the specific brief.
Send production briefComponent scope
Identify the parts or specialist fields that matter, such as acetate, metal components, spring hinges or lenses.
Commercial boundary
MOQ, sample process, price, lead time and delivery scope are project-specific and confirmed in writing.
FROM BRIEF TO PRODUCTION
Four checkpoints keep the project aligned.
Each step separates confirmed requirements from open questions so materials, components, sampling and production can be reviewed on the same basis.
Define the frame
Review the front, temples, hinges, material direction, colors, finish and the measurements that need to be confirmed.
Select materials and components
Match the brief with suitable acetate, metal components, spring hinges, lenses and construction details.
Plan sample validation
Use drawings, references or samples to review fit, color, branding, finish, lens direction and packing decisions.
Coordinate production details
Confirm quantity, specification, timing, packing and commercial terms in writing before the project advances.
PRODUCTION VIEWS
Machining, assembly and finishing, viewed together.
These views show parts of the production environment. Final capability and process fit are confirmed against the specific frame, material, quantity and finish.
Send project requirementsSPECIALIST MATERIALS & COMPONENTS
The supply landscape behind eyewear construction.
The companies below are recognized specialist references for hinges, metal components, acetate and sun lenses. Their mention describes each specialist field; project-specific brand selection and availability are confirmed against the actual brief.
OBE
OBE Ohnmacht & Baumgärtner GmbH & Co. KG
Spring hinges and precision eyewear components
With roots in the optical industry dating to 1904, OBE has developed a specialist position in spectacle hinge development and production.
Visottica
Visottica Industrie S.p.A.
Metal components for the optical sector
Since 1947, Visottica-Comotec has built an international reputation in metal components and production solutions for eyewear.
Mazzucchelli
MAZZUCCHELLI 1849 S.p.A.
Acetate materials and design-led applications
Mazzucchelli 1849 supplies acetate materials used in eyewear, fashion accessories and selected design applications where visual character and finishing matter.
ZEISS Sunlens
ZEISS Sunlens
Sun-lens research, development and production
ZEISS Sunlens operates within the ZEISS group, with a focus on research, development and production in the high-quality sun-lens field.
Third-party names and marks belong to their respective owners. This information does not claim exclusivity, current stock or availability for every project.
Nickel release test reports are available on request for the models that have been tested. Not every style has been tested.
MANUFACTURING QUESTIONS
Questions buyers ask about eyewear production.
Manufacturing questions
What does eyewear manufacturing include?
The production path depends on the frame, material, components, quantity and destination. Common stages include CNC machining, precision engraving, tumbling, surface preparation, assembly, adjustment, plating and finishing.
What is the difference between ready stock and custom manufacturing?
Ready stock is reviewed against current warehouse availability. Large custom orders start at 300 pieces per model and are developed from drawings, references or samples before production.
What is the lead time for custom manufacturing?
Large custom orders normally require 60 to 90 days for mass production, depending on the style, structure, materials, colors and other project details.
Can logo engraving be included?
Logo and artwork requirements are reviewed against the specific project. Eligibility, placement, feasibility and the final specification are confirmed in writing.
What materials and components can be reviewed?
Projects may include acetate materials, titanium or other metal components, spring hinges, sun lenses, plating and finishing. Each specialist field is matched to the confirmed brief.
PROJECT REVIEW
Share the frame, materials and quantity you have in mind.
Include the model direction, component requirements, colors, target quantity and destination market so the next production questions can be reviewed.
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