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 […]
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 […]
Platinum has a mystique all it’s own. It is very different to work with than gold or silver prompting many questions and misconceptions, and these are the top three platinum solder questions: #3 – Why are there so many platinum solders and what are their uses? Traditionally, platinum solders are named for their approximate Celsius melting […]