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[ 1 ] Scanning Phase: To ensure a perfect fit, each frame is carefully scanned by state-of-the-art CNC, 3-D rim-wire bending equipment with 5,000 points of scanning accuracy.
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[ 2 ] Soldering Phase: To create a clean and durable bond, our G.I.A. certified technicians utilize a high frequency free flow technique to solder the clip-ons.
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[ 3 ] Polishing Phase: Before and after soldering, each clip-on is put through a two step rough and fine polishing process followed by deep cleaning in an ultrasonic bath.
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[ 4 ] Tumbling Phase: Each job goes through 4 hours of rough tumbling and another 4 hours of fine tumbling. This process prevents the development of sharp edges. The tumbling phase is completed by another round of deep cleansing in the ultrasonic bath.
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[ 5 ] Plating : Each clip-on goes to plating process to adjust the brightening to match the frame, thus improves resistance and prevents corrosion.
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[ 6 ] Hardcoat : Each clip-on is finished with 2 microns of hardcoat and then baked for 4 hours to insure durability.
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[ 7 ] Edging : Cliphouse offers a variety of 14 colors in CR-39 from fashion tints to regular sun lenses and 3 colors of Polarized CR-39 sun lenses.
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[ 8 ] Adjusting : Each clip-on is adjusted by hand to fit from plano to -15.0. Special prongs are available for drill mount rimless frames to avoid scratching.
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[ 9 ] Rimless : Cliphouse has developed a special clip prong for drill mount rimless frames to avoid clip scratching. All rimless frames must come with an accurate pattern. If not, an additional charge will be applied.
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