Metal frames are cut, bent and soldered from stainless steel, monel, nickel silver or beryllium copper, then plated and coated. They are lighter and thinner than acetate and are the workhorse of the optical trade from budget to designer.
Metal Frames from Portugal — varieties
Each button first explains the product, then lists Portugal makers with specialities and contact routes.
Metal Frames (Stainless steel, monel, nickel silver)Stainless steel optical framesMonel metal framesNickel-free metal framesSheet-metal (laser cut) framesCombination metal and acetate framesHalf-rim metal framesGold-plated and gold-filled framesMemory metal (flexible) frames
Trade routes for metal frames in Portugal
ManufacturersExporters and wholesalersWholesalers and distributorsCertified suppliers (ISO 9001, CE, FDA, ISO 12870)Price and lead time