Frame Materials

Question 1

pros of this metal include flexibility ( can return to original shape after being damaged); hypoallergenic, lightweight, strong, and corrosion resistant

Answer 1

flexon

Question 2

this type of plastic has diff characteristics such as hypoallergenic and lightweight ; its not strong and not flexible

Answer 2

zyl

Question 3

this is a relatively new material with myriad of uses; silver gray metal; high quality, value added frame product

Answer 3

titanium

Question 4

pros of this type of plastic include wide variety of shapes and colors; very lightweight; great shape and adjustment retention ; hypo allergenic; heat resistant; resistant to most solvents

Answer 4

optyl

Question 5

What are some diff types of metal

Answer 5

Al, monel, titanium, flexon, beryllium, stainless steel

Question 6

cons of this metal include not available in a variety of colors

Answer 6

flexon

Question 7

cons of zyl include :durable but becomes brittle with age, can lose surface luster with age, certain colors can fade; sensitive to solvents; heavier than plastic frame material

Answer 7

zyl

Question 8

pros of this type of plastic include reasonable variety of colors; durably and color fast; less surface dulling; good flexibility; lightweight and hypoallergenic

Answer 8

propionate

Question 9

this is the most widely used material/ alloy in manufacture of metal eyeglass frames; nickel is the largest component

Answer 9

monel

Question 10

pros of this metal : great strength and durability.; 40 % lighter than other metals; excellent surface hardness; impervious to corrosion ; hypoallergenic ; comes in variety of colors

Answer 10

titanium

Question 11

this type of plastic is hypoallergenic, lightweight, and flexible. Not strong

Answer 11

propionate

Question 12

this type of metal has early departure from traditional gold filled frames; been surpassed by more modern materials; used on limited basis; lightweight, strong, and corrosion resistant

Answer 12

Aluminum

Question 13

cons of this metal include the cost ; subtle frame adjustments can be hard to make ; not hypoallergenic

Answer 13

beryllium

Question 14

what are some other metal materials

Answer 14

bronze, cobalt, copper, Magnesium, Nickel, Nickel Silver, Palladium, Phosphorus Bronze, Ruthenium, Trilliam

Question 15

cons of this type of plastic include difficult to dye; heat sensitive; not well suited to stretching or shrinking ; sensitive to solvents ( alcohol, acetone, etc)

Answer 15

propionate

Question 16

what are most nose pads made of

Answer 16

acetate, vinyl, silicone, hypoallergenic

Question 17

this metal has flexible and is corrosion resistant

Answer 17

monel metal

Question 18

What are the main materials frames are made from

Answer 18

plastic and metal

Question 19

this metal resists corrosion and tarnish ; resists corrosion and tarnish > excellent choice for pts with high skin acidity or who spend time in /around salt water; very flexible; available in several colors

Answer 19

beryllium

Question 20

What are some frame accents

Answer 20

silver, gold, leather, velvet, semi precious stones, precious stones, rhinestone, feathers

Question 21

What are some other frame materials

Answer 21

wood, bone, buffalo horn

Question 22

type of plastic most popular material for plastic frames; made out of cellulose acetate ; thermoplastic

Answer 22

zyl

Question 23

cons of this metal include: expensive, not flexible; requires special welding equipment in frame fabrication

Answer 23

titanium

Question 24

this type of plastic is made from epoxy resin; they are thermoelastic

Answer 24

Optyl

Question 25

what type of metal has these pros: lightweight, strong, and corrosion resistant; low density; long lasting; can come in several colors

Answer 25

aluminum

Question 26

this is a steel gray metal; increased popularity as a lower cost alternative to titanium eyewear

Answer 26

beryllium

Question 27

advantages of this type of plastic include cost effective; wide variety of colors; fast/stable; can be worked easily; allows some margin for sizing errors; reasonably lightweight; and hypoallergenic

Answer 27

zyl

Question 28

what type of metal has these cons: difficult to achieve good lens fit without gapping; difficult to adjust ; complication manufacturing ; poor color finish ; not hypoallergenic

Answer 28

aluminum

Question 29

these are coatings often used to seal the surface; it contains UV inhibitor ( keeps from fading)

Answer 29

frame coatings

Question 30

this is aka zyl, propionate, optyl, and other plastic materials

Answer 30

plastic frame

Question 31

cons of this metal include difficult adjustments and do not hold due to spring nature

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stainless steels

Question 32

cons of this metal include : may be difficult to shape or reshape during dispensing; medium corrosion resistance; not hypoallergenic, lightweight, or strong compared to other metals

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monel

Question 33

cons of this type of plastic: difficult to adjust, requires more heat to to work ; will not shrink

Answer 33

optyl

Question 34

this metal is an alloy of steel and chromium; lightweight and strong; will not react with skin; excellent corrosion resistance; resistant to abrasion and heat

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stainless steel

Question 35

pros of this metal are cost effective and efficient ; can be really malleable /flexible and has good resistance to stress; accommodates well to eyewire curves; corrosion resistant with proper plating/coating

Answer 35

monel

Question 36

this metal is a titanium based alloy; proprietary to the eyewear manufacturer Marchon; aka memory metal, smart metal, smart alloy

Answer 36

flexon

Question 37

pros of this lens: lightweight, strong, flexible, and corrosion resistant

Answer 37

beryllium

Question 38

this type of plastic is cellulose acetyl- propionate ; nylon based

Answer 38

propionate