Advanced Eyewear Manufacturing

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Advanced Eyewear Manufacturing Class (Professional Track)

Take your knowledge of eyewear to the next level with our Advanced Eyewear Manufacturing Class—a comprehensive, hands-on training designed for opticians, business owners, designers, and aspiring eyewear entrepreneurs who are ready to move from craft to capability.

This intensive session covers the full production process from raw acetate sheets to showroom-ready eyewear, utilizing professional-grade industrial equipment and tools. With a focus on precision, repeatability, and scalable techniques, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to build or expand your own eyewear business.

What You'll Learn:

• Workshop Layout & Workflow Design: Optimize your workspace for efficient production

• Material Selection: Choosing the right acetate, core wires, hinges, and lenses for premium results

• CNC Routing & Laser Cutting: Learn to operate automated cutting machines for frame front and temple shaping

• Drilling & Milling: Accurate alignment and hole placement for hinges, nose pads, and core wires

• Heat Treatment & Forming: Controlled heating methods for shaping temples and final frame adjustments

• Edge Finishing: Industrial polishing techniques using buffing wheels, compounds, and sanders

• Metal Inlay & Branding: Inserting logos or design accents using fiber lasers and adhesives

• Hinge Setting & Pressing: Master hinge alignment and embedding with pneumatic presses or jigs

• Lens Tracing & Fitting: Understanding bevels, lens cutting, and frame adjustment

• Quality Control & Assembly: Final checks, alignment, tension testing, and packaging prep

Who This Class is For:

• Opticians looking to offer in-house frame designs or custom-fit options

• Brand Founders developing a unique eyewear line from concept to distribution

• Designers & Makers who want to upgrade from hand tools to industrial-grade workflows

• Retailers or Studios aiming to add limited runs, prototyping, or custom frame capability to their offerings

Why Take This Class:

• Get Pro-Level Skills: Learn production-level techniques used in boutique and factory settings

• Hands-On with Real Machines: Work directly with routers, lasers, polishers, presses, and more

• Master the Entire Flow: From design to finished product—no shortcuts, no gaps

• Business-Minded Training: Learn not only how to make eyewear, but how to scale it

This is a serious class for serious makers. Whether you're launching your own line, upgrading your studio, or bringing manufacturing in-house, this advanced course gives you the tools, training, and insights to compete at the top level.

Location: West Midtown Atlanta Georgia 30318