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Indestructable?

lol so technical. but seriously...its pretty sturdy?

Haha yeah I was just messing around...

But seriously, yes, it's pretty sturdy.

There's evidence that, in some examples, the mixture of the five metals in the Ti alloy isn't 100% uniform. Also, there can be tiny bubbles in the casting, as shown by the pitting sometimes seen when trying to polish. Those could be weak points where a frame is more likely to break.

But I've seen some serious bends done to these things; I wouldn't worry too much. Just apply the force gradually and as distributed as you can. You should be fine.

That said, be aware that modifying the shape of a frame will kill its resale value...
 
Haha yeah I was just messing around...

But seriously, yes, it's pretty sturdy.

There's evidence that, in some examples, the mixture of the five metals in the Ti alloy isn't 100% uniform. Also, there can be tiny bubbles in the casting, as shown by the pitting sometimes seen when trying to polish. Those could be weak points where a frame is more likely to break.

But I've seen some serious bends done to these things; I wouldn't worry too much. Just apply the force gradually and as distributed as you can. You should be fine.

That said, be aware that modifying the shape of a frame will kill its resale value...

Thank you. I essentially left it alone. I realized it was the temple shocks that were a larger size than I usually use, so somehow made it seem the earstems were more "curved" than usual. I changed it to my typtical size 15, and all is well now!
 
the only problem I see with loose frames Is that they could fall off your head easier
 
Put it this way, when we are all long gone, our X Metals will still be there
Haha! I would like to see that archeologist in 1000 years time finding a skeleton with a pristine pair of X-Metals!

They may think they were for preventing some sort of rays coming out its eyes or something LOL! :)
 
Just to add to the discussion about flaws in the casting. All production procedures are going to have some element of failure. In this case I would imagine microfractures are a key issue. If this was part of a jet engine each far would be dipped into a fluorescent dye and checked for flaws and possibly other checks also (lives being at risk). At the end of the day there are no lives hanging in the balance with a pair of sunglasses snapping!
 
Haha! I would like to see that archeologist in 1000 years time finding a skeleton with a pristine pair of X-Metals!

They may think they were for preventing some sort of rays coming out its eyes or something LOL! :)
Maybe a little oxidation on our X Metals after 1000 years but other than that, tip top haha
 

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