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| What type of lenses should I use in the Nautica MICROGRAVITY collection? Polycarbonate is the lens of choice for it's durability and weight. Top Is there a minimum thickness that I require for using the Nautica MICROGRAVITY frame? Nautica Microgravity utilizes screws with washers to hold the lens in place. Standard thickensses for drilled rimless mountings are fine. Top The screws supplied are too long to hold the lens in place. What should I do? Nautica MICROGRAVITY is packaged with various screw lengths. The mounting kit has different screw lengths. Try utilizing the screw length closest to the thickness of the lens edge. If the screw is too long, use additional washers to take up the excess space. Top How do I drill the lens? For the Nautica MICROGRAVITY collection, cut the lens to the desired size and shape. Remove the drilling template from its backing and apply it to the lens. Make sure to line up the lens axis with the axis line on the template. Use the larger drill bit to drill the screw holes. Use the smaller drill bit to drill the notches. Make sure to chamfer the front and back of the drill holes and the notches before mounting the lens. Top What are the drill bit sizes? The drill bits for the Nautica MICROGRAVITY collection is 2.3mm for the drill holes and 1.5mm for the notches. Top Where can I get replacement drill bits? The drill bits for the Nautica MICROGRAVITY collection are standard sizes and can be purchased from any optical supply company such as Grobet and Hilco. The drill bit sizes are 2.3mm and 1.5mm. Top Where can I get spare washers for the Nautica MICROGRAVITY collection? Please call in to the customer service department. You must specify that the washers you are requesting are for the Nautica microgravity collection. Top Why do I need to use your drill bits? You do not have to use the supplied drill bits for the Nautica MICROGRAVITY collection. We have supplied them for your convenience. You must use drill bits of 2.3mm and 1.5mm to drill the holes the proper size. Top How do I adjust the temple length of the Nautica MICROGRAVITY collection? Simply remove the cable end of the frame and cut the temple core to the desired length. Put the cable back on and check the length. Top What material is the Nautica MICROGRAVITY frame made of? Nautica MICROGRAVITY is made of Trogamid, a lightweight, color fast, durable injected plastic material. The frame chassis weighs just 2.0 grams. Top On the Nautica MICROGRAVITY collection, how do I adjust the face form? The pantoscopic angle? The nose pads? Gentle heat from a hot air blower will allow you to reshape the endpieces, bridge and nosepads. Do not use a salt pan! If all you have is a salt pan, a hair blower or a metal funnel inserted narrow side up in the salt pan, will give you enough heat to adjust the frame. Remember that it is important that you do not overheat the frames. Top Can I interchange lens shapes within colors of chassis? With the Nautica MICROGRAVITY collection, you can use any lens shape in any color chassis. Make sure to ask for the proper drilling template to match the shape of the lens you are mounting. Top I have a very thick prescription. Can I use the Nautica MICROGRAVITY frame? The purpose of the Nautica MICROGRAVITY frame is to supply a frame that has minimal weight and is comfortable and fashion forward. When mounting thicker prescriptions, Polycarbonate or higher index lense should be utilized. Since there are many variables in determining the final thickness and weight of the lenses, consult your optical professional to see if this collection is right for your prescription. Top What if I want to sell, but do not want to glaze and drill the Nautica MICROGRAVITY collection? Many independent laboratories are doing drilled rimless mountings with great success. Contact your local lab to see how they are doing with drilled rimless mountings. Marchon can supply a choice of labs in your area that will be happy to glaze and drill the lenses for you. Top |