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Custom Metal Frame Eyeglasses | China Eyeglass Frame Manufacturing Companies






A metal frame eyeglasses programme built for importers who need one factory to handle tooling, plating, lens assembly and export packing.
Overview
OM980052 is a thin metal front with a butterfly cat-eye silhouette, produced here as part of a broader metal frame eyeglasses capability rather than as a single catalogue item. Buyers who come to us for this shape usually stay for the rest of the metal line, because the same tool room, plating bath and assembly benches handle every model, which keeps tolerances and lead times predictable across a collection.
China eyeglass frame manufacturing is competitive, and the difference between suppliers rarely shows up on a price sheet. It shows up in hinge tension after six months, in plating that survives a summer of sunscreen, and in whether the second order matches the first. We structure the workshop around those three points: controlled alloy sourcing, in-house ion plating, and a retained golden sample for every approved colour, and we publish the same eyeglass frame manufacturing checklist to every buyer who requests it.
This model carries a wide cat-eye front with a matte magenta finish, adjustable nose pads and slim plated temples. It is quoted at 1200 pcs per model with a 7-day sample lead time, and it can be combined with other women's metal shapes in one production block so a distributor can build a coordinated range without splitting the order across several factories.
Key Features
In-House Metal Tooling
Stamping dies, welding jigs and symmetry gauges are made and maintained on site, so a dimensional change to a custom metal frame moves through one approval chain. That shortens the loop between a buyer's comment on a sample and the revised sample that answers it.
Controlled Plating
Vacuum ion plating runs in a monitored chamber with a bath record for each cycle. Colour is checked against a retained chip, adhesion is tested per batch, and the matte or gloss level is confirmed under both cool and warm light before frames are released to assembly.
Lens-Ready Construction
Rim depth and groove position are set so metal frame eyeglasses accept high-index and progressive lenses without the edge standing proud of the rim. Lab teams receive frames that close evenly, which reduces the rework that eats into a distributor's margin.
Export Discipline
Cartons are marked to your warehouse rules, barcodes are verified against your SKU list, and each shipment carries an inspection record. For buyers running several markets, that paperwork is what keeps a container from stalling at inbound QC.
Product Showcase
The sample shown is a finished production unit from the current run. Additional photographs of the hinge recess, the nose pad arm and the temple tip are available if your technical team needs to review construction detail before sampling.
Specifications
| Model No. | OM980052 |
|---|---|
| Category | Women optical frame, metal cat-eye |
| Frame Material | Metal |
| Lens | Demo lens fitted; prescription assembly available |
| Weight | Approx. 20 to 25 g, depending on material and lens |
| Size | Customizable on request, within the existing tooling |
| Color | Customizable on request, matte or gloss plating |
| Customization | OEM/ODM, private label, engraved logo, custom packaging |
| MOQ | 1200 pcs/model |
| Sample Lead Time | 7 days |
| Certification | Test reports and conformity documents per order, confirmed at quotation stage |
OEM & ODM Customization
Metalwork customization is a sequence rather than a menu. Geometry is confirmed first because it drives the die, then the finish, then the branding, then the packing. Buyers who follow that order get a sample in one round; buyers who change the shape after plating usually need two.
- Custom metal frame geometry adjustments covering rim shape, bridge span and end piece angle.
- Ion-plated colours in matte, satin and gloss, matched to a chip rather than a screen.
- Logo by laser engraving, etching or pad print on the temple or bridge.
- Lens supply and assembly, including customer-supplied lenses with specified base curves.
- Packaging development from pouch to rigid case, with insert printing.
- Export documentation, barcode labels and carton marking to your market rules.
Manufacturing & Quality Control
1. Incoming Material Inspection
Alloy strip, wire and hinge components are inspected against the drawing on arrival. Chemical baths are checked against the current record, and any material batch that fails the thickness or hardness check is returned before it can enter production.
2. Stamping and Frame Assembly
Fronts are stamped, trimmed and formed, then welded at bridge and end piece. Hinges are riveted or screwed with thread-lock compound, temples are aligned, and each frame is checked on a symmetry gauge so a twisted front is caught before plating.
3. Plating and Optical Inspection
Cleaned frames are masked and ion-plated, then inspected for colour evenness and coverage in recessed areas. Demo lenses confirm rim grip, and batch samples are checked for coating adhesion, salt-spray resistance and UV performance before release.
4. Packing and Pre-Shipment Audit
Frames are wiped, bagged and packed to the approved layout, with a golden sample retained for the order. AQL sampling verifies plating, hinge function, nose pad fit, logo clarity and label accuracy before the cartons are sealed.
Applications
- Importers sourcing a full metal range from one manufacturing partner.
- Optical chains that need consistent quality across multiple store regions.
- Private label brands building a metal line alongside an acetate line.
- Distributors who need coordinated packaging across several models.
- Online retailers requiring repeatable sizing for a subscription model.
- Wholesale traders supplying boutique accounts in warm-tone markets.
The model is listed with the custom women optical frame range, and buyers sourcing metal construction across categories can also review the general custom optical frame catalogue.
FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity?
1200 pcs per model. Metal production runs are batched by finish, so splitting a model across several plating colours is possible but should be planned at quotation stage to avoid a second setup charge.
How long does a sample take?
Sample lead time is 7 days when the frame is built from existing tooling. A new die or a bespoke plating tone adds development time, which is confirmed at quotation stage with a written schedule.
Can you assemble lenses we supply?
Yes. Send the lens specification, base curve and thickness with the order, and we will confirm rim compatibility before assembly. Customer-supplied lenses are inspected on arrival, and any lens that falls outside the agreed tolerance is reported before fitting.
Start Your Custom Order
Send your drawing or reference sample, target quantity and finish direction, and we will reply with a quotation, a production schedule and the closest stock sample. Buyers comparing manufacturing companies should ask for a plating adhesion report as well as a price, since that single document explains most of the gap between quotations.
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