Optical alignment tools are widely used by surgeon, woodworker, architect, gardener, and any person who need to correct tools for the trade. It is also used by the opticians who need to do a proper adjustment to fit the frame. For this purpose, the optician needs some different optical alignment tools.

Axis aligning pliers

This tool is very beneficial especially when he needs to glaze plastic frames. He will need very little time to have the lenses in before you cool the frame of the eyeglasses. There are a lot of models of aligning pliers. Different manufacturers may make different models so that each optician tends to have his own axis aligning pliers.

Eyeglass magnifier

Magnifier comprises a two-way acrylic lens system. This tool is highly needed for lightweight eyeglasses frames. It will be ideal to be used for small jobs which need the optician's hands to be free. With this tool, the optician will be able to place everything into the proper alignment since you can get a three-dimensional view. The lens can also be flipped to be viewed normally. Commonly, it comes in three lenses, a 1.5x, 2.5x and 3.5x.

Spring hinge alignment tool

This is a small tool which is made of stainless steel. This tool is used especially for aligning spring hinge. In addition, it is simple to use so that the optician can save the time. Since this instrument comes to you in small size, 3 inches long, it can be put in a pocket.

Hinge alignment awl with reversible double-ended blade

This is another tool which is commonly used by the optician. It enables him to dig the eyewire groove deeply to remove the old liner and dirt. It can also be used to insert the rimless cord. This tool can align the barrels for screw insertion. The awl can get under the cord to de-mount rimless lenses.