Then, from a copper or steel wire with a diameter corresponding to the size of the eyelet remaining in the temple to the hinge element, bend a loop with an inner diameter equal to the screw fastening the hinge elements. After the desired diameter of the resulting loop has been selected, use miniature pliers with round jaws to give the workpiece the look of the Greek letter omega.
The next step is to install the resulting hinge element in place. Taking the resulting workpiece with miniature tweezers, press it in the place of installation and heat it with a powerful soldering iron. During the heating process, the loop will gradually deepen into the frame to the desired depth. When the desired depth is reached, the soldering iron is removed, the plastic hardens, and the loop is firmly fixed in the frame.
Finishing work remains. Irregularities formed in the process of attaching the lugs can be removed using the same soldering iron. Sand the place with fine-grained sandpaper. Shine lost after sanding can be restored with colorless nail polish.
The reasons for the discrepancy between the temples for metal and plastic eyeglass frames are different. There is only one common thing - the holes in the hinge joints are loosened after long-term operation. The elimination of these shortcomings was discussed in the first paragraph. When using glasses in a plastic frame, one of the reasons for the divergence of the temples is that the edges are erased in the places of their contact with the frame. As a result, the angle of divergence of the temples exceeds the set 100 degrees.
Here you can solve the problem if you restore the erased part of one of the surfaces by fusing or gluing a thin layer of plastic on it. You can use glue, which, after drying, will acquire a certain hardness. Then carefully grind these inserts, adjusting them to the desired size in thickness.
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Of course, when applying these inserts, you should not cut them exactly in the area. They can be adjusted at the end of the insertion work. Metal frames have different ways of attaching temples to the frame. There are those when the temple is attached to a bracket that is integral with the frame.
It so happens that, under the influence of brute force, these brackets can be bent in any direction. In this case, they can be returned to their original position using miniature pliers.
The temples break only if a metal rod is not used as a base. As a rule, such temples are made of rather thick plastic. Therefore, the broken parts can be connected using a thread band according to the method described above.
Given the width and thickness of the temple, part of it can be grinded off with a file in order to put a bandage in the resulting groove. In this case, it will not stand out much on the surface of the temple.
Another method is to drill holes in the center of both fragments, into which a metal pin 15-20 mm long can be inserted. After using this pin, both parts of the temple are docked, lubricate their junction with superglue.
The plastic frame and temples can only be bent when exposed to high temperatures. They are resilient enough to bend when subjected to force. This means that you can give them their previous shape in the same way - heat them up and bend them to their original position. You can heat to the desired softness in hot water - boiling water using a pair of pliers. The plastic from which the glasses are made lends itself well to heating and this operation is usually successful.
After the part to be repaired has warmed up enough, remove it from the water. Place the ear hook on a flat surface and press down with something heavy until it cools completely. Give the frame the desired bend and hold it in this position with your hands, too, until it is completely cooled. It can bend only at the place of the jumper between the lens windows.This is where the main effort should be made.
Deformations of metal frames and temples can be corrected by mechanical action with pliers or simply by hand.
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Based on all available experience, I recommend hand polishing.
or any with less fat.
because it’s better to keep it out. )))
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Glasses, which are constantly worn, most often end up in extreme conditions, and therefore sooner or later get damaged. In this case, it is customary to contact a repair shop, paying considerable sums for the restoration of the frame. But it turns out that you can repair glasses with your own hands, if you first deal with their device and study the basic methods of restoration. In some cases, you will need to solder the glasses, but often you can do even without it.
In one of them, the bow is attached by means of a conventional screw connection. A more complex design is the version in which a special spring-loaded mechanism called a flex is used for fastening.
In the simplest case, when the malfunction is associated with unscrewing the screw from the attachment point, it is enough to simply return it to its place using a clockwise screwdriver or a well-sharpened knife. No soldering is needed here.
In the presence of flexes, the repair of glasses is significantly complicated, since the fixing screw in this case passes through the movable bar, and when it falls out, it is pulled into the ear cavity.
In this case, two fastening holes, which coincide in the normal state, after this breakdown, due to the action of the spring, lose their coaxiality, so that the screw cannot be returned to its place. The only possible way out of this position is to slide the bar back into place and screw the fastening screw into the hole.
To return the bar, the easiest way is to use an awl or needle that allows you to catch on a small protrusion that extends beyond the temples of the glasses. For this operation, two hands are usually not enough, so either outside help or a small vise (clamp) will be required.
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In the second case, the body of the temple is first clamped, after which you can try to screw the screw into place. In the case when the material behind the ears is very soft, it is advisable to lay them with a piece of leather.
If the screw is damaged or lost, it can be replaced with any suitable size and thread. If the diameter does not match, it is screwed into the fastening hole with effort, thereby cutting a new thread. You can also use a piece of copper wire of a suitable cross-section, which, after installation in the hole, is riveted from both sides.
For some glasses, the earhook (bow) breaks at the point where the hinge is attached to the flex itself, which forces you to choose one of two solutions: complete replacement or repair. Since this part can only be changed together with glasses, we will consider the device of the node and the procedure for its restoration in more detail.
A possible option for its restoration is to connect in a fractured place by means of a rivet.
As such a part, a brass sewing pin with a head about a millimeter in diameter can be used, for which you need to drill holes in the parts to be joined. When marking, one of them is outlined in the center of the earhook (bow) so that it coincides with the center line of the strip fixed in the hinge. Only after attaching this part it will be possible to clearly mark, and then drill holes in both halves to be joined.
In some models of glasses, the lenses are rigidly mounted in half of the rim, and their open part is held in the frame by means of a fishing line recessed in a special groove. This way of fixing the lenses makes glasses more elegant in appearance and comfortable to wear by reducing the weight of the frame.
But all these advantages come at the cost of the inconvenience that they easily break in the event of a negligent relationship. Here, as well as when repairing a flex, the following two options are possible:
if the lens jumped out of the mount, and the fishing line remained in its place - due to its elasticity, the optical element of the glasses is easily installed in its previous position;
in a situation where the line has completely fallen off the frame, it will need to be completely replaced.
In the latter case, you should not get upset and immediately contact the workshop, since such a malfunction can be easily eliminated with your own hands. This problem can be solved with the help of a strong fishing line with a cross section of 0.8 mm, from the skein of which a piece of about ten centimeters is cut off.
After removing the old scaffold, make sure that the ends of the new workpiece easily pass into the fixing holes, and if not, then sharpen them a little (cut along the oblique line). If, in this case, the fishing line does not pass through the holes, it is necessary to expand them in some way (sometimes you even have to drill out this part of the mount).
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After the ends are inserted into the holes, and the size is measured strictly along the length of the lens arc, you should warm up their ends with a soldering iron, then securely fix the optics in the frame. This is a case of using soldering to repair glasses.
If the frame is metal, and the metal of the lens holder has burst, then soldering can be used for repair. The holder is soldered using rosin as a flux (zinc chloride is better for stainless steel and steel), and the solder is chosen either tin-lead or in accordance with the characteristics of the metal of the frame.
It is not uncommon for glasses to break into two parts one of the arms, and the breakage occurs in the area of the joint between the metal and the plastic tip, fixed to the pin by means of a screw. In this case, of course, you can use the method of laser soldering of metals, but at home this option is difficult to implement.
It is much easier to use for this a brass plate of the corresponding shape and thickness of 1 mm, connecting both halves, ground at the point of contact.
There are two holes drilled in the cover, and there are fixing folds on each side. The size of one of the holes coincides with the relief notches in the openwork pattern of the metal part, while the second is made arbitrary. After assembling the bow into a single whole, it takes on a completely wearable look.
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The arch skeleton can be repaired using the same methods as for earhooks. However, in this case, it would be wiser to purchase a new, not very expensive frame that matches the color and structure of the metal. Rearranging it instead of the old broken part will not be difficult.
The simplest solution is to glue the metal rim directly to the lenses of the glasses. In this case, the bonding area is significantly increased, which provides the necessary strength of the joint formed.
For these purposes, the well-known brand of universal glue "Contact" is optimal, the strength of which only increases over time. To prevent glue from getting on the plastic lenses, glue a strip of adhesive tape on both sides of the joint seam. If the lenses are glass, then you can do without this, since the glue from the glass is wiped off quite simply.
Soldering eyeglass frames or thermoplastic bezels requires a soldering iron or similar heating device. They are necessary to heat up the plastic in the bonding area of broken parts joined in a molten state. This is not soldering in the full sense of the word, since solder is not used here.
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You can do without soldering devices if you use dichloroethane or benzene, which melts the plastic to the desired state at normal temperatures.
Regardless of the selected heating method, the parts of the frame softened to the required state are tightly pressed against one another and kept for some time, sufficient to obtain a reliable diffusion connection.
The restoration of parts by a laser method is carried out using a special microscope, which affects the cost of all repair operations.
Soldering in this way can be done both in a vacuum and in the open air; Moreover, the use of fluxes in this case is not at all necessary. When soldering glasses, it is preferable to use an impulsive mode of operation of the laser device, using solders corresponding to the steel grade of the temples or rim.
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Professionals carry out the soldering of titanium, composite and steel frames, they know how to choose the right solder. Soldering with a low-power laser can lead to the fact that parts of the glasses fall apart after a while, so the choice of the power of the device plays an important role.
In order to protect glasses from breakage, you need to adhere to the following recommendations:
it is best to wear them with a special safety cord, which prevents falling and damage to the product;
before removing clothes, do not forget to take off glasses in order to avoid their breakage;
it is better to store them in a specially designed case.
Note also that when not in use, it is advisable to fold the earhooks without leaving the glasses in a dangerous and unstable position.
Glasses frame repair - no problem!
The weakest point of any glasses was, is, and probably always will be the frame. Even the most reliable metal frames fail. In the event of a minor breakdown, a person, as a rule, immediately turns to specialists for help, which, of course, is correct. However, if the damage turns out to be serious and it seems to the owner of the glasses that they can no longer be restored, the idea of buying new ones arises. But this is already a serious mistake!
We assure you that there is no such breakage of glasses that our first-class craftsmen could not fix using laser welding (the best method for restoring metal frames and any jewelry), as well as modern adhesives and pinning (when it comes to plastic). Therefore, it does not matter where your frame broke, what it is made of (gold, titanium, combined alloys, polymers, on a fishing line, etc.), the main thing is that you understand: repairing glasses will cost you much less than buying new ones.
Moreover, we will restore your frames in a matter of minutes. Usually this work is done in the presence of the customer. As for very serious injuries, they are repaired within one or two days. After the repair, you will not notice any connecting seams or any other defects on the frame - your glasses will be like new again!
Need urgent glasses repair?
Under urgent repair, many understand some small operations, for example, if screws or nuts are lost, worn out or do not suit the nose pads, you need to replace broken hinges, hinges, and so on. We do all this quickly and without any problems.
However, our experienced specialists will eliminate even more complex breakdowns for you urgently and at the highest level. We emphasize once again: any repairs will be cheaper for you than buying new glasses, not to mention the fact that:
- it takes time to search and select a new product;
- it is necessary to get used to the new glasses, even if they are almost identical to the old ones;
- an old friend (and glasses become real friends for their owners), as they say, better than two new ones.
Glasses repair using laser welding
Since we use laser welding in our work, our customers are often interested in: what is it, or rather, what kind of frame repair operations are performed using this method? Using a laser, you can:
- weld on the loops, say, of the nose or behind the ear of the frame;
- weld the metal frame in any place of its damage, for example, in the behind-the-ear part or in the region of the bridge of the nose;
- weld nose rest holders, temple springs and much more;
- finally, insert and firmly secure the dropped out Swarovski crystals.
In addition, you can contact our craftsmen if your chain is broken (made of any metal and any alloy), a bracelet or denture is broken, jewelry, bijouterie (of any complexity) and so on are out of order. The repair price in this case does not depend on the value of the product or brand, but only on the metal that the specialist will have to work with.
For pensioners, members of large and low-income families, as well as for the repair of children's glasses, we provide discounts according to the "Muscovite Social Card" (their size is determined on the spot). After repairs, our customers receive a one-year warranty, while the weld seam itself has no expiration date.
Also, the guarantee is not provided for the repair of old plastic frames, since the plastic over time loses its elasticity (glassy), which can lead to cracks and breakdowns even in places where repairs have not been made.
Don't you believe that after the renovation your frame or jewelry will be as good as new again? Come, we will show you this "ordinary miracle", which is now and then performed in our workshops!
If one or both nose pads accidentally fall off on the frame of your glasses, it doesn't matter, you can easily stick them with your own hands, without wearing them to the workshop.
To do this, you will need spring clips (mini-clamp), the other day I just bought a set of such clips at a sale for 39 rubles, and glue, I used Moment crystal, but you can also use super glue, for example.
The procedure for gluing the nose pad to the frame of the glasses is quite simple:
- Degrease the surface.
After the glue has dried, simply remove the spring clip and use the glasses as usual.
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However, in order to achieve a secure attachment, an effective adhesive mixture must be selected.
Gluing plastic glasses on your own is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.
All the tools that are needed for repair work are likely to be easily found in the house:
Mini drill with a thin drill (0.3-0.5 mm.);
Needle;
Thread;
Degreasing agents (alcohol or nail polish remover);
Stationery rubber bands;
Textile;
Cotton swabs;
Ruler;
Glue.
Not every glue is suitable for repairing broken plastic glasses.
To do this, you need to look after one of several types of glue:
Often, glasses break in half in the place where the nose bridge is located. When all the inventory is ready and you buy the necessary glue, proceed to glue the frame.
Here is an example of repairing spectacle frames using Bison Plastic glue:
Sand and sand the broken surfaces to be bonded;
Degrease the surfaces to be glued with nail polish remover or alcohol;
Cut a piece of a wooden ruler so that its length is the same as the distance between the side parts of the glasses - this will fix the glasses in one position, which will increase the quality and convenience of repair;
Cover the lenses with paper to avoid scratching them;
Attach a wooden ruler to one half of the glasses, attach them to each other with a rubber band. Do the same with the second half of the glasses, while pressing it tightly against the first half;
Ensure a snug fit of the two broken-off parts of the frame;
Slowly squeeze the adhesive into the seam at the fracture;
Fill the joint completely so that there are no gaps and voids;
Use a cotton swab to wipe off the remaining glue before it dries;
Leave the glasses in this position for 2 hours until the glue is completely dry;
On the nose, on both sides of the joint, make one hole with a drill;
Pull the thread around the seam through the drilled holes. To do this, use a needle. The color of the thread should be matched to the color of the frame;
Pass the thread through both holes until they are tightly filled;
Cover the holes with a lot of glue to soak the thread;
Remove the remnants of the glue mixture with a cotton swab, and cut off the excess thread;
Set your glasses aside for 24 hours to allow the glue to dry completely.
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Often, problems arise due to breakage of the temple (temples).
If they broke in half, there is an effective way glue the shackle of glasses tightly :
In the middle of the ends of both broken off parts of the bow, drill one longitudinal hole;
In each broken off part of the bow, near the ends, make two through holes so that they create a square around the joint, and the longitudinal hole is in the center of this square;
Use a chisel to cut small grooves between the pairs of upper and lower through holes, into which you will later need to lay the wire;
Pour epoxy or acetone-containing glue into both longitudinal holes drilled in the ends of the shackle;
Insert a steel wire rod into one of the longitudinal holes so that it protrudes slightly outward;
Apply a thin layer of glue to both split ends of the temples;
Connect both broken pieces by placing one half of the bow on the rod protruding from the other half;
The joint must be tight, do not allow voids;
Wipe off excess glue with a cotton swab;
Wrap the seam with nichrome wire, pulling it through the through holes;
Pull the split parts with it to increase the adhesion strength;
Hide the protruding wire in the previously cut grooves;
Twist the ends of the wire, making a turn;
Cut off the rest of the wire with wire cutters;
Let the glasses dry for another day, after which you can continue wearing them.
It should be noted that the glue will only help with minor breakdowns. In some cases, you need to resort to more sophisticated repair methods or buy new glasses.
I do not know what to do. Such a transverse bar broke off between the frames of the glasses above the bridge of the nose. I soldered it with ordinary solder with acid - it does not hold for more than a month. It leaves again - there are loads there when putting on and taking off. The new frame does bite, especially nowadays. And in the workshop they twisted so much that all the surrounding toads stood on their horns. How to solder it, infection, to keep it?
Do you and I agree chtol?
Papa Carlo : I do not know what to do. Such a transverse bar broke off between the frames of the glasses above the bridge of the nose.
Papa Carlo : Such a transverse bar broke off between the frames of the glasses above the bridge of the nose. AN1440 : pick up a tube (like a thick needle from a syringe) Yuha : Go to Optics.
Alexey : ... but most of the time had more than money.
And in general, it's time to drop glasses and restore vision according to Zhdanov.
An acquaintance, at the next prophylactic examination in the polyclinic, asked the ophthalmologist whether it was true or not. He said that it was true and that according to this method, they say, "80-year-old grandmothers drop their glasses."
Then, a week later, he calls me and happily informs me that he switched to his old glasses at +1.5, since he began to see badly in the previously prescribed (and long-used) glasses at +2. And at 1.5 - just right. He says he did eye exercises for just a week.
It will not stick on one solder. It is necessary to reinforce the structure with a piece of paper clip.
Papa Carlo : How to solder it, infection, to keep it? Reinforce brazing .. Change design ..
Papa Carlo : And in the workshop they twisted so much that all the surrounding toads stood on their horns.
Lucky you, in your workshop they can at least make such a repair.I traveled to jewelers with a similar problem and the workshops there said right away - this is not being repaired.
AN1440 : on the new glasses, this “bridge” could be bent 180 ° - after which it straightened itself. But. metal fatigue apparently has not yet been canceled.
I would say the bunglers have not yet “shot” all. This is nothing more, no less, but an ordinary fake for cool branded titanium alloys, I know from personal experience, tk. I had a titanium frame, I sat on it twice and once stepped on it, at least henna frame, but the plastic lenses had to be changed, we bought the second “fake” titanium glasses for our boss, in the store too they bent these glasses to show their strength, after three months these glasses burst just on the bridge of the nose, they cannot be repaired, I had to give my boss my “cool” titanium frame, which has served faithfully for the fifth year already. By the way, whoever has a hand full, then branded glasses made of titanium are lighter than those glasses that are positioned by unscrupulous firms as a titanium alloy.
Num lock : It will not stick on one solder. It is necessary to reinforce the structure with a piece of paper clip.
If we also take into account that it is difficult to solder titanium without a special flux, oh, how difficult it is, then it is better to put a “clip” on the inside and take a stainless string and screw this clip to the bridge of the glasses, then it will turn out quite nicely and reliably, the tin also gets dirty and do not forget that in solder has lead that will poison the body.
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First of all - to an ophthalmologist at a regular clinic at the place of residence. Visited a week ago. Of course, I had to sit in line for an hour. But it was worth it! When the doctor (a young blonde) took me by the ears and brought my face close to her face, “my heart stopped. " (With)
