SOLDIERING TITANIUM FRAMES??????

[eyedude]

If anyone has the phone number of a company that soldiers titanium frames, would you please pass it along.

[Jim Seebach]

hello there Eyedude;

I don't believe you will find any one who can solder Titanium. I believe it is put together with Lasers. Jim Seebach

[Rich R]

I thought titanium frames could not be soldered, good luck in finding someone. I'd also like to know if someone has had success in soldering titanium. Rich R

[Matthew]

You are all correct. Titanium by conventional methods cannot be soldered. However, it can be welded if you have a vacuum chamber. I know of a machine that could weld titanium. Call the owner of Vigor, he may be able to direct you to who has one of these machines. Hilco may also be able to also.

[JERRY HUANG]

Yes, using Argon gas to solder titanium is
very popular in Japan. Titanium also can be welded by 200 watt laser with cooler.
Tanaka optical industry in Fukui, Japan, is very expert about soldering titanium. Call Univeral Laser in Arizona for welding titanium. No matter who you try, you will receive a well "BURN" metal back. Apply polishing with silk made buffing wheel only for titanium material.

You may also solder titanium yourself. Send your frame to Highland Plating Company in Hollywood, California, and ask them to plate a huge nickel by vaccum process, then you sure can solder titanium together by 10 dollars worth of jewler's torch. I apologize for not having their numbers on hand.

Good Luck!

[This message has been edited by JERRY HUANG (edited 06-28-2000).]

[Specs]

YES, there is a company that can weld Titanium frames--Eyewear Repair Express--800-314-8023

[Jeff Trail]

Hmmm.. specs13 .. it's the dyslexic version of me!! :) .. specs31 !! LOL ..
Seriously how much do they charge per weld ? .. I can keep it on file with the number so when any of my wholesale accounts calls me I can pass it along to them...

Jeff "a well rounded person.. is one who eats to much?" Trail ...how cosmopolitan of me :)

[JERRY HUANG]

ACCORDINGLY, THEY CHARGE $50 DOLLARS PER SPOT
WELD, ANOTHER $100 MIN. TO PLATE TITANIUM.
IT IS CHEAPER TO BUY A NEW FRAME IN REALITY, NOT UNLESS THE END USER LOVES THE PIECE TO DEATH.

[LENNY]

I am wondering who in the right mind will send them a welding job?
How much are u going to charge a patient?
Strange!