The Benefits of
Titanium Glasses Frames
Titanium
Glasses Frames may seem like an expensive and unnecessary luxury.
However, titanium offers many benefits over traditional frame material
that can more than make up for their cost. Titanium is a unique metal that
is lightweight, flexible, and bendable, thus offering many advantages over
stainless steel and other frame materials. The cost of processing titanium
frames is higher than many other frame materials, which is related to
costs associated with welding thin frame pieces, and plating and coloring
of this metal.
In frames,
titanium can be used alone, or as an alloy with other metals where the
titanium makes up about 75%. In both of these situations, the frames have
a high degree of ductability and malleability. In this
situation, the metal of the frame can bend or elongate without breaking.
Instead, it returns to its original shape. Its very high tensile strength
makes titanium a good choice for safety frames, but it also lends itself
toward frames with very thin rims and delicate designs.
Titanium frames
are known to be more lightweight than conventional frames. This is not
only due to the strength of titanium (allowing less metal to be used), but
also due to the fact that titanium is about 40% lighter than steel. This
is very useful for individuals who are bothered by the weight of glasses,
and when combined with high density lens material, can lead to very light
glasses.
Titanium is
virtually inert, and thus very rarely causes skin reactions. It is often
used in prosthetic devices in other parts of the body as well. Titanium is
resistant to corrosion, and does not create a green rust.
Titanium glasses
frames function very well for both men and women, in general. They are low
maintenance, and return visits to the optical shop for adjustments are
minimal. In adults with young children, they can be "pulled off of
your face" without bending, breaking, or requiring adjusting. This
durability can be a very appealing and cost-effective option.
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