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Custom Metal Glasses Frames Manufacturing — OEM & ODM

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IU Eyewear is a specialist custom metal glasses frames manufacturer offering precision OEM logo customization and full ODM metal eyewear development from your specifications. Stainless steel, titanium, beta-titanium, monel, and nickel-free alloy — factory-direct, global delivery.

Custom Metal Glasses Frames — OEM & ODM Solutions

IU Eyewear's custom metal glasses frames program covers fast OEM brand application on existing metal base models and full ODM development of exclusive designs from your specifications.
OEM — Logo on Existing Metal Frames
OEM Custom Metal Glasses Frames
 

Apply your brand to IU Eyewear's existing stainless steel, titanium, and alloy base models. Fastest route from decision to branded custom metal frames in market.

  • Laser engraving on temples, bridge, endpieces
  • Custom electroplating color specification
  • Exclusive plating colorway from standard range
  • Custom branded cases and retail packaging
  • MOQ: 300 pcs per model · Lead time: 7–15 days
Brand testing
ODM — Exclusive Design from Specification
ODM Custom Metal Glasses Frames
 

Develop fully exclusive custom metal glasses frames from your CAD drawings or with IU Eyewear's design team. Proprietary shapes, custom assembly, and full tooling ownership transferred to the buyer.

  • CAD engineering confirmation before tooling
  • Custom frame geometry and temple construction
  • Proprietary hinge, nose pad, and endpiece design
  • Custom IP coating and plating specification
  • MOQ: 1,000 pcs · Lead time: 75–90 days
Brand testing

Custom Metal Glasses Frames — Selected Manufacturing Projects

IU Eyewear has extensive experience manufacturing custom metal glasses frames for global brands, wholesalers, and private-label collections — showcasing different materials, plating finishes, structural designs, and branding solutions.
OEM · Stainless Steel · Laser Engraving
OEM · Stainless Steel · Laser Engraving
Brand logo laser-engraved on inner temples. Matte black electroplating. Rectangle silhouette for professional optical collection.​​​​​​​
ODM · Pure Titanium · Rimless
ODM · Pure Titanium · Rimless

Full ODM titanium eyeglass frames from client CAD. Argon-welded rimless construction, brushed titanium finish, custom nose pad assembly.
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OEM · Logo Detail · Laser Engraving
OEM · Logo Detail · Laser Engraving
Laser engraving detail on metal frames temple — permanent mark directly into metal surface. Consistent depth across production batch.​​​​​​​
OEM · Multi-Finish · Electroplating
OEM · Multi-Finish · Electroplating

Rose gold, gun metal, and matte black on same frame base. Salt-spray tested before export. Three exclusive colorways for one fashion optical brand.​​​​​​​
Manufacturing Detail · Hinge & Nose Pad
Manufacturing Detail · Hinge & Nose Pad
Precision spring hinge and adjustable silicone nose pad on custom metal frames. Consistent hinge tension across production batch.​​​​​​​
OEM · Combination · Metal + Acetate
OEM · Combination · Metal + Acetate
Acetate front with stainless steel temples. Laser-engraved logo on metal arms. Dual-material custom metal glasses frames for fashion-professional optical.​​​​​​​

Develop Your Own Custom Metal Glasses Frames

From stainless steel to titanium, IU Eyewear supports OEM logo customization on existing models and full ODM development from your design. Share reference photos, samples, or CAD drawings — our engineering team evaluates feasibility and provides professional recommendations.

Advantages of Partnering with IU Eyewear as Your Custom Optical Frames Manufacturer

Ultra-Slim Profile
 
Metal allows temple and front thicknesses below 1.5mm — achieving the minimal near-invisible aesthetic that acetate and plastic frames cannot structurally reach. Slim custom metal frames support premium retail positioning in professional and upscale optical markets globally.

Optician-Adjustable Fit

 

Adjustable silicone nose pads and spring hinge temples allow opticians to precisely customize fit for individual patients — reducing return visits and increasing satisfaction for optical practices stocking custom metal frame collections.

Wide Plating & Finish Range

 

Electroplating, IP and anodizing enable a finish range — matte black to polished gold to gun metal — that creates visual differentiation within a single frame shape. The same base model produces multiple distinct SKUs through plating variation alone.

Laser Engraving Permanence

 

Laser engraving on custom metal glasses frames produces a permanently bonded brand mark directly into the metal surface — unaffected by handling, cleaning, humidity, and UV. Unlike printed logos on plastic frames, laser-engraved metal branding maintains integrity through the full frame lifecycle.

Structural Durability

 

Stainless steel and titanium custom metal frames maintain precise dimensional tolerances under daily stress that causes progressive deformation in plastic and acetate alternatives — translating to lower return and replacement rates for optical retailers.

Premium Retail Positioning

 

Custom metal glasses frames consistently command higher retail price points than equivalent plastic alternatives across all optical markets — driven by consumer perception of metal quality. Factory-direct manufacturing cost versus premium retail pricing maximizes gross margin per unit.

Custom Metal Glasses Frames — Materials We Use

Stainless Steel
 

Stainless Steel Custom Frames

Dominant material in custom metal glasses frames production — durability, corrosion resistance, and cost-efficiency for value-to-mid optical collections. 316L surgical-grade available. Full electroplating range. 24-hour CASS salt spray tested.
  • 316L surgical-grade stainless steel available
  • Full electroplating and PVD finish range
  • 24h CASS salt spray corrosion resistance tested
  • Best for: professional, value-to-mid optical collections
Titanium & Beta-Titanium

 

Titanium Custom Metal Frames

Premium tier of custom metal glasses frames. Argon-atmosphere welded — no oxidation during production. Anodized or PVD surface treated. Inherent corrosion immunity without electroplating reliance. Approx. 2.7g per complete frame. Hypoallergenic.

  • Pure titanium (Grade 1–4) and beta-titanium
  • Argon-atmosphere welding process
  • Anodized and PVD surface finishes
  • Nickel-free, hypoallergenic construction
  • Best for: premium, luxury optical collections
Alloy & Combination

 

Alloy & Combination Custom Frames

Monel alloy, nickel-free alloy and combination constructions — metal + acetate fronts or metal + TR90/acetate temple tips — for custom glasses frames with distinctive visual and functional character beyond standard all-metal construction.

  • Monel — superior adjustability for optical practices
  • Nickel-free alloy — allergy-sensitive markets
  • Metal + acetate / TR90 combination construction
  • Best for: differentiated fashion optical collections

Custom Metal Glasses Frames — Plating & Coating Options

Electroplating finish is a primary commercial differentiator in custom metal glasses frames — determining perceived quality, retail pricing, and target market positioning. All finishes are tested to 24-hour CASS salt spray corrosion resistance before export.
  • Matte Black
    Dominant contemporary professional and fashion finish globally.
  • Gold / Rose Gold
    Polished gold and rose gold electroplating for fashion and Middle Eastern markets.
  • Brushed Silver
    European professional optical. Clean understated finish for corporate collections.
  • Gun Metal
    Deep dark chrome for men's fashion and Middle Eastern market custom metal frames.
  • Gloss Black
    Classic polished black for traditional optical retail collections.
  • Two-Tone
    Gold + silver, gold + black combinations for differentiated fashion optical programs.
  • PVD Coating
    Superior adhesion and scratch resistance vs standard plating. Available all colorways.
  • Custom Color

    Pantone-referenced brand-specific plating for ODM custom metal frames programs.

Custom Metal Glasses Frames — Manufacturing Process

  • 1. Material Selection & Specification
  • 2. Precision Component Production
  • 3. Welding & Frame Assembly
  • 4. Plating, Coating & Surface Treatment
  • 5. Logo Customization & Branding
  • 6. Quality Inspection & Export

  • Confirm frame material — stainless steel, titanium, beta-titanium, monel, nickel-free alloy, or combination — based on target retail tier and market requirements.

    • Material hardness and elasticity testing
    • Supplier certification verification
    • Nickel-content testing for allergy-sensitive markets

  • CNC cutting, laser forming, and stamping of metal frame components — temples, fronts, bridges, nose arms, endpieces, and hinge barrels — to micrometer-level accuracy.

    • CNC laser cutting for precision geometry
    • Stamping for temple and front profiles
    • Hinge barrel turning and threading

  • Laser welding and soldering of components into complete frame assemblies. Titanium uses argon-atmosphere welding to prevent oxidation during the process.

    • Laser welding for precision joint integrity
    • Argon atmosphere for titanium
    • Spring hinge installation and tension calibration

  • Multi-layer electroplating or PVD coating — undercoat, color layer, and protective topcoat per buyer specification. Salt-spray testing after completion.

    • Electroplating or PVD per specification
    • Anodizing for titanium frames
    • 24-hour CASS salt spray testing

  • Brand logo application using the confirmed OEM/ODM method — laser engraving, silk screen, hot stamp, CNC etch, or custom metal rivet — to agreed placement locations.

    • Laser engraving — permanent, post-plating
    • Silk screen on matte surfaces
    • Hot stamping for foil brand marks
    • Custom metal rivet installation

  • Multi-stage final QC covering all custom metal glasses frames specifications. Pre-shipment QC report available for buyer review before release.

    • Plating consistency and adhesion check
    • Temple spring tension and hinge durability
    • Logo engraving depth and clarity
    • Dimensional accuracy vs approved sample
    • Pre-shipment QC report provided

What Can Be Customized on Metal Glasses Frames?

Frame Shapes & Silhouettes

 
  • Rectangle — professional, corporate, minimalist
  • Round & oval — vintage-inspired, fashion optical
  • Aviator — single-bridge and double-bridge
  • Browline — classic combination upper-rim
  • Semi-rimless — open-bottom nylon-retention
  • Rimless — two-point drill-mount ultra-minimal
  • Geometric — hexagonal, octagonal, custom angular
  • Fully custom ODM shapes from CAD specification

Hinges, Nose Pads & Temple Tips

 
  • Standard barrel hinge — classic metal construction
  • Spring / flex hinge — outward-flex temple tolerance
  • Reinforced hinge — for high-use applications
  • Screw-fixed adjustable silicone nose pads
  • Clip-on silicone nose pads — sensitive bridge
  • Saddle bridge — fixed nose for specific fit styles
  • TR90 temple tips — soft-finish temple ends
  • Acetate temple tips — premium material ends

Logo Application Methods

 
  • Laser engraving — permanent direct metal surface mark
  • CNC etching — precision brand mark at micro-scale
  • Silk screen printing — color logo on matte metal
  • Hot stamping — gold/silver foil brand mark
  • Pad printing — detailed logo on curved surfaces
  • Custom metal rivet — 3D brand emblem on temple
  • IP-coated logo inlay — two-tone mark on titanium
  • Placement: inner/outer temples, bridge, endpieces

Packaging & Brand Presentation

 
  • Custom branded hard cases — hinged and magnetic closure
  • Custom soft pouches — printed with brand identity
  • Microfiber cleaning cloths — custom print
  • Retail folding boxes with brand insert card
  • Certificate of authenticity for premium ODM programs
  • Custom carton labeling for wholesale shipments
  • Full private label presentation sets for chain programs

FAQ — Custom Metal Glasses Frames OEM & ODM

  • What is the MOQ for custom metal glasses frames?
    OEM custom metal glasses frames (logo on existing models) start from 300 pcs per model. ODM programs with new tooling require 1,000 pcs depending on design complexity and material. Contact us for project-specific MOQ discussion.
  • How long does custom metal glasses frames production take?
    OEM logo on existing metal frame models: 7–15 working days. ODM sample production: 25–45 working days. ODM mass production: 75–90 working days from sample approval. Titanium and combination frame ODM may require additional time.
  • What plating colors are available for custom metal glasses frames?

    Available finishes: matte black, gloss black, brushed silver, polished silver, gold, rose gold, gun metal, and two-tone combinations. PVD coating available for superior durability on all colorways. Pantone-referenced custom colors available for ODM programs. All finishes tested to 24-hour CASS salt spray resistance.

  • What logo options are available for custom metal glasses frames?

    Laser engraving (permanent mark into metal surface — most durable), CNC etching (micro-scale precision), silk screen printing (color logo on matte surfaces), hot stamping (foil brand marks), pad printing (curved surfaces), and custom metal rivets or emblems. Placement: inner and outer temples, nose bridge, endpieces, and rivets.

  • What metal materials are available for custom metal glasses frames?
    Stainless steel, pure titanium, beta-titanium, monel alloy, nickel-free alloy, and combination constructions (metal + acetate or TR90). Each material serves a different retail price tier — contact us for material recommendation based on your target market and price positioning.
  • Can I own the tooling for my ODM custom metal glasses frames?
    Yes. For ODM programs, jigs, fixtures, and tooling developed for your frame design are transferred to your ownership after bulk order confirmation — giving you exclusive production rights and preventing your proprietary designs from being produced for other buyers.
  • What is the difference between OEM and ODM custom metal glasses frames?
    OEM: your brand identity applied to an existing IU Eyewear metal frame base model — fastest and lowest-cost route to branded custom metal frames. ODM: fully exclusive metal frame design developed from your CAD drawings or with IU Eyewear's team — higher investment, full design exclusivity, and tooling ownership. Most brands start with OEM and develop ODM as their collection matures.

Start Your Custom Metal Glasses Frames Project

Partner with IU Eyewear for OEM logo customization or full ODM custom metal glasses frames development. Stainless steel, titanium, beta-titanium, and alloy — factory-direct, global delivery, full export documentation.

MOQ from 300 pcs · OEM 7–15 days
· ODM 75–90 days · Response within 24 hours

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