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EYEWEAR MANUFACTURING

At SMALL BATCH TOOLS, we provide a complete range of specialized equipment to support every step of the eyewear manufacturing process. From initial material preparation to the final finishing touches, our tools are designed to ensure precision, efficiency, and exceptional quality. Whether you're producing custom designs or small-batch collections, our comprehensive solutions help you create eyewear that combines durability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. Browse the products below or explore the individual categories to find the tools that best suit your needs.

CNC MILLING

CNC milling is a cornerstone of precision in eyewear production, where raw materials are transformed into intricately designed frames with exceptional accuracy. At SMALL BATCH TOOLS, our CNC MILLING EQUIPMENT is engineered to deliver precise, consistent results, ensuring every cut and contour meets the highest standards of quality. Our milling machines are specifically designed to handle the complexities of eyewear manufacturing, from creating detailed frame shapes to preparing components for perfect assembly. By utilizing advanced technology and optimized processes, our CNC milling solutions ensure that each frame is crafted with unparalleled precision, resulting in eyewear that is both visually stunning and comfortable to wear. Whether you are producing bespoke designs or small-scale batches, our equipment supports your craftsmanship, helping you achieve excellence in every piece.

SIDE WIRE INSERTING

Side wire insertion is an essential step in the construction of durable and flexible eyewear. This process involves embedding a metal wire into the acetate temples, providing the necessary strength and flexibility for lasting wear. The precision of this insertion is critical to the overall quality of the eyewear, ensuring that the frames maintain their structural integrity and aesthetic appeal. At SMALL BATCH TOOLS, our SIDE WIRE INSERTION EQUIPMENT is designed to streamline this process, ensuring that the wires are securely and accurately placed within the temples. This precision enhances the durability of the frames while offering customization options, allowing you to innovate with confidence in your own workshop.

SHAPING

Shaping is a critical step in eyewear manufacturing, refining frames after CNC cutting to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality and fit. This process involves smoothing the frames to remove tool marks, creating a precise V-shaped bevel for lens placement, and carefully preparing the temples and nose pads. These steps are essential to achieving a perfect fit, enhancing the frame's structural integrity, and improving its visual appeal. Our SHAPING TOOLS are designed to support this meticulous process, whether you focus on bespoke frame making or batch production. We provide specialized tools that ensure every detail is crafted with precision, resulting in high-quality, functional eyewear that meets the demands of both comfort and style.

FORMING

The forming process is where flat acetate sheets are transformed into three-dimensional frames, giving life to the eyewear's design. This stage involves carefully heating and bending the acetate to achieve the desired shape and fit, ensuring that each frame not only looks great but also feels comfortable to wear. Our FORMING TOOLS are crafted to make this process precise and efficient, allowing for consistent shaping that aligns with the natural contours of the face. These tools help ensure that every curve and angle of the frame is perfectly executed, resulting in eyewear that seamlessly combines style with ergonomic comfort.

HINGE INSTALLATION & FRAME ASSEMBLY

The hinge installation and frame assembly process is vital for ensuring that all components of the eyewear fit together securely and align perfectly. SMALL BATCH TOOLS offers specialized equipment designed to achieve flawless connections between the frame fronts and temples, ensuring a precise lug connection and seamless hinge integration. This precision is essential, particularly in small-scale production, where every detail matters. Our HINGE INSTALLATION & FRAME ASSEMBLY TOOLS are engineered to eliminate gaps and misalignments, resulting in a perfect fit that enhances both the durability and aesthetic appeal of the eyewear. Whether you’re working on custom designs or batch production, our tools provide the accuracy and reliability needed to produce high-quality frames that are built to last.

BARRELLING

Barrelling is an essential technique in the eyewear finishing process, known for its efficiency and ability to deliver consistently outstanding results. SMALL BATCH TOOLS offers specialized equipment tailored for a two-phase barrelling approach using durable hardwood media to achieve a flawless finish. The first phase employs hardwood pegs and natural volcanic pumice to smooth out acetate frames, removing significant scratches and preparing them for polishing. The second phase uses hardwood cubes combined with a fine polishing paste to create a radiant gloss, enhancing the frame's colors and visual appeal. This structured approach ensures a thorough and high-quality finish, elevating the overall craftsmanship of the eyewear. For an even more lustrous, high-gloss finish, an optional third stage can be added, further distinguishing the eyewear with a superior shine.

POLISHING

Polishing marks the final touch in eyewear production, where frames are given a radiant finish that highlights their design and craftsmanship. SMALL BATCH TOOLS offers compact polishing solutions to ensure a flawless result every time. Our POLISHING EQUIPMENT is specifically designed to enhance the natural beauty of acetate frames, leaving each piece with a luminous shine and a smooth, premium feel. Using optimized machinery and high-quality compounds, our polishing process effectively removes imperfections and brings out the full depth and richness of the acetate's color. This approach ensures that every pair of glasses undergoes a transformation into a true work of art, showcasing the dedication to excellence that defines SMALL BATCH TOOLS.

 

  • NOSE PAD SHAPING TOOL — view 2

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    NOSE PAD SHAPING TOOL - R12,5

    NOSE PAD SHAPING TOOL - R12,5 is a shaping tool with a 12,5 mm cutting radius, for creating comfortable nose pads on acetate eyewear frames. Used with the SHAPER, it provides controlled nose pad...

    7 105,0Kč
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  • SMALL-RADIUS NOSE PADS TOOL — view 2

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    SMALL-RADIUS NOSE PAD SHAPING TOOL - R6,5

    SMALL-RADIUS NOSE PAD SHAPING TOOL - R6,5 is a shaping tool with a 6,5 mm cutting radius, for creating tighter nose pad curves on acetate eyewear frames. Used with the SHAPER, it supports controlled...

    7 105,0Kč
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  • MINI GUIDED 30° CHAMFER — view 2

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    MINI GUIDED CHAMFER - 30°

    MINI GUIDED 30° CHAMFER is a guided chamfering tool for cutting clean 30° bevels on acetate eyewear frames. Used with the SHAPER, it provides controlled edge finishing and repeatable chamfer geometry...

    1 690,5Kč
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  • MINI GUIDED 60° CHAMFER — view 2

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    MINI GUIDED CHAMFER - 60°

    MINI GUIDED 60° CHAMFER is a guided chamfering tool for cutting clean 60° bevels on acetate eyewear frames. Used with the SHAPER, it provides controlled edge finishing and repeatable chamfer geometry...

    1 690,5Kč
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  • MINI GUIDED 45° CHAMFER — view 2

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    MINI GUIDED CHAMFER - 45°

    MINI GUIDED 45° CHAMFER is a guided chamfering tool for cutting clean 45° bevels on acetate eyewear frames. Used with the SHAPER, it provides controlled edge finishing and repeatable chamfer geometry...

    1 690,5Kč
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  • MINI GUIDED SINGLE ROUNDING TOOL — view 2

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    MINI GUIDED SINGLE ROUNDING TOOL - R2,4

    MINI GUIDED SINGLE ROUNDING TOOL is a guided rounding tool for creating smooth single-edge radii on acetate eyewear frames. Used with the SHAPER, it provides controlled edge refinement and repeatable...

    1 690,5Kč
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  • ACETATE LAMINATION PRESS — view 3

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    ACETATE LAMINATION PRESS

    ACETATE LAMINATION PRESS is a manual press for bonding acetate components in eyewear production. It is used for laminating nose pad blocks, lugs and acetate slabs where strong, even pressure is...

    24 255,0Kč
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  • ADJUSTABLE BRIDGE BUMPER — view 2

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    ADJUSTABLE BRIDGE BUMPER

    BRIDGE BUMPER is a manual forming tool for creating controlled V-shaped bridge bumps in acetate eyewear frames. It allows the bridge bump to be formed without cutting the lens apertures beforehand,...

    34 055,0Kč
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  • BASE CURVE JIG — view 2

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    BASE CURVE JIG

    BASE CURVE JIG is a manual forming tool for shaping the base curve of acetate eyewear frames. It provides controlled and repeatable frame-front curvature without requiring a dedicated forming machine...

    14 455,0Kč
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  • BENDER — view 2

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    BENDER

    BENDER is a manual forming tool for bending acetate and buffalo horn lugs before 180° hinge installation. It provides controlled lug preparation with adjustable angle and radius settings for...

    29 155,0Kč
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  • DOMER — view 2

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    DOMER

    DOMER is a compact riveting tool for forming rounded mushroom heads on eyewear rivets. It is used for securing riveted hinges in acetate frames, helping create firm, clean and accurately formed joins...

    9 555,0Kč
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  • HEATSINK MACHINE — view 2

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    HEATSINK MACHINE

    HEATSINK MACHINE is a compact machine for heat-inserting hinges into acetate eyewear frames. It provides controlled local heating, accurate positioning and repeatable hinge insertion for prototyping,...

    53 655,0Kč
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