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Custom Metal Glasses Frames Manufacturer

IU Eyewear is a custom metal glasses frames manufacturer specializing in OEM and ODM production for eyewear brands, distributors, optical retailers and professional buyers.

Our metal frame manufacturing capabilities cover stainless steel, titanium, beta-titanium, alloy and combination constructions, together with precision component production, welding, assembly, surface finishing and custom branding.
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Project Reference
DWG NO.                                                                            METAL / TITANIUM
ROUTE                                                                                         OEM / ODM
TECHNIQUE                                                                 FORM + WELD + PLATE
PATTERN                                                                    TBD — PROJECT SPEC
MOQ                                                                                      FROM 1,000 PCS

Custom Metal Glasses Frames for Professional Buyers

Custom metal frame manufacturing is designed for buyers who need more than standard wholesale eyewear or simple logo application. IU Eyewear works with:
Eyewear brands
Boutique eyewear businesses

Optical distributors

Private label businesses

Optical retailers

Professional eyewear buyers

Optical chains

YOU CAN PROVIDE
CAD drawings
Material requirements

Reference frames

Target quantity

Product photos

Technical specifications

Need existing metal frames with your own logo?
If you only need an existing frame with your own logo and do not require structural customization or new tooling, Private Label Eyewear may be a more suitable solution.
Explore Private Label Eyewear →

OEM & ODM Custom Metal Glasses Frames

Route A
OEM Custom Metal Frames
Suitable for buyers who want to start with an existing metal frame platform and customize selected product specifications. Depending on the project, customization may include:
 
  • Frame color & plating finish
  • Temple design
  • Selected components
  • Nose pad configuration & temple tips
  • Logo application
  • Packaging
 
Branding options may include laser engraving, silk screen printing, hot stamping and custom metal details.
Typical MOQ: from around 1,000 pcs / model.
Route B
ODM Custom Metal Frames
Designed for buyers who require exclusive metal frame designs. Our ODM development can include:
 
  • CAD engineering & custom frame geometry
  • Frame dimensions and proportions
  • Custom acetate sheet selection
  • Custom color development & layered patterns
  • Hinge, nose pad & temple construction
  • New mold and tooling
  • Prototype sampling & bulk production
 
ODM projects can start from CAD drawings, reference samples, product images or design concepts.
 
Simple logo application?
For simple logo application on existing wholesale frames, we recommend considering Private Label instead of full custom metal development.
Explore Private Label Eyewear →

Custom Metal Glasses Frames — MOQ & Production

Custom metal frames involve multiple manufacturing processes, including component production, forming, welding or soldering, surface finishing and assembly.
Typical Custom MOQ
Per model                                                                                From around 1,000 pcs
THE FINAL MOQ DEPENDS ON
Material
Surface treatment

Frame construction

Tooling requirements

Number of colorways

Production quantity

Custom components

Only need 100–200 pcs?
If your requirement is only 100–200 pcs per model, full custom metal frame development may not be suitable. For smaller quantities, we recommend existing wholesale metal frames with Private Label branding.
Explore Private Label Eyewear →

Metal Materials for Custom Glasses Frames

IU Eyewear can develop custom metal frames using different materials according to the frame design, target positioning and production requirements.
Stainless Steel
A practical choice for commercial metal eyewear collections, offering a balance between frame structure, manufacturing flexibility and commercial cost.
Everyday Optical    Professional     Fashion Metal     Men's     Unisex   
Beta-Titanium
Considered for designs requiring greater flexibility and lightweight construction; material and construction selected according to the specific frame design.
Lightweight Temples     Flexible Structures     Minimalist     Premium
Titanium
Suitable for lightweight and premium-oriented eyewear collections, with different construction and surface finishing options depending on the design.
 
Unisex     Rimless      Semi-Rimless     Premium
Metal & Acetate Combination
Combination construction allows metal and acetate to be integrated into the same frame for additional flexibility in fashion-oriented designs.
Metal Temple + Acetate Front     Metal Front + Acetate Tips     Mixed Details

Custom Metal Frame Shapes & Designs

Metal frames can be developed in a wide range of silhouettes.
Rectangle
Professional and commercial shapes suitable for everyday optical collections.
Semi-Rimless
Open-bottom constructions using a suitable lens-retention system.
 
Round & Oval
Suitable for vintage-inspired and fashion eyewear designs.
 
Rimless
Minimalist drill-mount designs for lightweight optical collections.
 
Aviator
Classic single-bridge and double-bridge constructions.
 
Geometric
Hexagonal, octagonal and other angular frame shapes.
 
Browline
Metal and combination constructions for classic optical styling.
Fully Custom Shapes
For ODM projects, frame geometry can be developed from CAD drawings or reference samples.

Custom Plating & Surface Finishes

Surface finishing plays an important role in the appearance of metal eyewear.
Matte Black
A modern finish for professional and contemporary collections.
Gunmetal
A darker metallic appearance for men's and contemporary collections.
 
 
Gloss Black
Classic polished appearance for everyday optical frames.
Two-Tone Finishes
Combining two surface colors within the same frame for additional visual differentiation.
 
Gold & Rose Gold
Fashion-oriented finishes for distinctive eyewear collections.
PVD / Other Treatments
Selected surface treatment methods can be evaluated according to the material and required finish.
 
Silver
Clean and understated finish suitable for professional optical designs.
Custom Color
For ODM projects, specific plating or surface color requirements can be discussed according to the project specifications.

What Can Be Customized on Metal Glasses Frames?

Frame Shape & Size
Frame width
Lens shape
Bridge design
Endpiece
Temple construction
Proportions
Hinges
Standard hinges
Spring hinges
Reinforced structures
Custom components
 
 
Nose Pads
Adjustable pads
Silicone pads
Different shapes
Custom components
 
 
Temple Tips
Metal tips
Acetate tips
TR90 tips
Custom shapes & colors
 
 
Branding
Laser engraving
Silk screen printing
Pad printing
Hot stamping
Custom metal details
 
Packaging
Custom cases
Cleaning cloths
Pouches
Retail boxes
Brand inserts
 

Custom Metal Glasses Frames Manufacturing Process

01
Material Selection
Confirm the required material based on the frame design, target positioning and production requirements.
02
CAD & Engineering
Review the frame dimensions, geometry and construction before production.
03
Component Production
Metal components such as fronts, temples, bridges, nose arms, endpieces and hinge components are produced according to the approved specifications.
04
Forming & Welding
Components are formed and assembled using suitable manufacturing methods according to the selected material and construction.
05
Surface Finishing
Frames undergo the selected finishing process, which may include:
Electroplating      Anodizing      Polishing      Brushing     Matte Finishing
06
Branding
Branding is applied using the agreed method and placement.
07
Assembly
Hinges, nose pads, temple tips and other components are assembled.
08
Final Quality Inspection
Finished frames are checked according to the approved product specifications, including:
Frame Dimensions    Surface Finish    Color Consistency     Hinge Function    Logo Position     
Overall Appearance    Component Assembly

Custom Acetate Glasses Frames for Different Collections

Professional Optical Frames
Clean metal construction and classic silhouettes for professional optical collections.
Lightweight Titanium Frames
Suitable for buyers developing lightweight optical collections.
Fashion Metal Frames
Custom shapes, colors and surface finishes combined to create distinctive fashion collections.
Rimless & Semi-Rimless Frames
Minimalist constructions for buyers looking for lightweight and understated designs.
Combination Metal Frames
Metal combined with acetate or other materials for more distinctive product designs.

Selected Custom Metal Frame Projects

IU Eyewear has experience developing custom metal frames across different materials, constructions, surface finishes and branding requirements. To protect customer confidentiality, project examples are presented by product type and customization scope rather than by customer or brand name.
PROJECT 01
Stainless Steel Optical Frame
OEM    Stainless Steel      Laser Engraving
Classic rectangular metal optical frame with a selected surface finish and discreet temple branding.
PROJECT 03
Custom Plating Metal Frame
ODM      Custom Finish      Multiple Colorways
Metal frame developed with multiple surface finishes for different product colorways.
PROJECT 05
Custom Hinge & Nose Pad Construction
ODM      Component Customization       Metal Frame
Metal frame developed with customized hinge and nose pad components according to the required construction.
PROJECT 02
Titanium Rimless Frame
ODM    Titanium      Rimless Construction
Lightweight rimless frame developed from customer design specifications with customized nose pad and temple construction.
PROJECT 04
Metal & Acetate Combination Frame
ODM      Combination       Custom Branding
Metal and acetate components combined into one frame design with customized temple branding.

Why Choose IU Eyewear for Custom Metal Glasses Frames?

01
30+ Years of Manufacturing Experience
Extensive experience in metal eyewear manufacturing and international B2B production.
 
04
Engineering & Tooling Support
CAD engineering, component development and tooling support for qualifying ODM projects.
 
02
Multiple Metal Materials
Stainless steel, titanium, beta-titanium, alloy and combination constructions evaluated for different requirements.
05
Multiple Surface Finishes
Different plating, coating and finishing options for differentiated frame collections.
 
03
OEM & ODM Development
From adapting an existing frame platform to developing a completely new design.
 
06
Integrated Production
Engineering, component production, welding, finishing, assembly and final inspection through one manufacturing partner.

FAQ — Custom Metal Glasses Frames

  • Can I order only 100–200 pcs for a custom metal frame?
    Full custom metal frame development generally requires higher quantities. Our typical custom MOQ starts from around 1,000 pcs per model.
    For smaller quantities, existing wholesale metal frames with White Label branding may be a more suitable solution.

Develop Your Custom Metal Glasses Frames

Have a CAD drawing, reference sample, product photo or new design concept?

Our team will evaluate your project and recommend the appropriate OEM or ODM metal frame manufacturing solution.

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