Static, thermal and economic analysis in the manufacturing process of eyeglass frames using computational design tools

Abstract

The purpose of the research is to analyze the static, thermal and economic performance of a frame when it’s exposed to working conditions at a manufacturing lenses company. A quasi-experimental analysis was applied and normal pressure and temperature specifications were taken at the time of assembling the lens in the frame. With the SolidWorks® software, the conditions in which the process operates were simulated and specific details were provided to determine manufacturing costs. The contact areas between the lens and the frame are demonstrated, the thermal simulation indicates which parts stores the greatest amount of heat and the economic analysis proves the cost-material dependency.