An ounce of Rhodium is currently 13 times more expensive than it was in January of 2018 and over 3.5 times more than it was in January of last year. The continued rise in price has once again sparked a search for an alternative to rhodium. Unfortunately for those of us in the jewelry industry, […]
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Sep
Sep
You have designed, casted, deburred and every other step but now it is time to polish your jewelry. Brown Tripoli is fast cutting on all non-ferrous metals (aluminum, brass, copper, zinc and tin) and plastic. It also works good on gold and silver too. Great in removing oxidation, small pinholes and light scratches. Brown Tripoli […]
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Aug
Aug
The number listed on a 3M wheel represents density. 2 is the softest and 9 is the hardest, however not all wheels are available in every density. To measure a wheel properly: Diameter X Thickness X Arbor hole. A set of wheel reducers are available. They reduce a 1″ arbor hole to 1/2″ and other […]
60/40 is the strongest soft solder. Used on white metal, brass and most metals but not steel. The melting point is 375 degrees, °F. Contains 60% Sn (Tin) and 40% Pb (Lead). Low Melt is used on white metal castings. The melting point is 300 degrees, °F. Contains 50% Sn (Tin), 32% Pb (Lead) and […]