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Articles by Mark B. Mann
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[740] Paul Klecka Jewelry Design: Joining the Digital Revolution
Without a doubt, jewelry designer Paul Klecka has joined the digital jewelry design revolution. Evolving from a traditional business model wherein his company took orders for his designs, manufactured the product and then shipped to some of the worlds top retailers, Klecka has reinvented his operation to achieve greater success in todays market.... (2005)
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Releated Categories:[CAD/CAM]

 

[629] Phillip and Tamara Voetsch - Using 3D CAD/CAM Technology
Phillip Voetsch is an accomplished designer and master level bench jeweler, he began using 3D CAD/CAM technology 3 1/2 years ago. With each project, he begins by reviewing the information recorded during the interview, including key information such as size, color, cut of gemstones, type, color and finish of metal, setting style and budget. His goal is to provide customers with three options based on their input.... (2005)
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Releated Categories:[CAD/CAM]|[Behind The Design]

 

[600] Preparing a Remount Using Tack-Welding Technology
Tacking settings in location on remounts using tack-welding technology offers the bench jeweler many advantages over traditional assembly methods... Tack-welding provides a temporary working weld of the setting between it and the ring. This process is quickly accomplished and with this advantage, sales personnel can easily show customers placement of the settings on a remount prior to soldering, final setting and finishing.... (2005)
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Releated Categories:[Fusing & Welding]

 

[689] Preparing the Foredom AllSet for Cutting Bearings in Prongs
The Foredom AllSet Master Stone-Setting Kit includes prong, pave, channel-cutting guides and a fixture that attaches it to a Foredom No. 30 handpiece. The kit is capable of quickly being set-up in a multitude of ways to complete a variety of stone setting tasks. This article covers setting-up Foredoms AllSet Master Stone Setting Kit to cut consistent bearings for an in-line bracelet. (2005)
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[754] Product Review: Burnishing Compound MF610 (Stuller)
After several years of use, the small stainless-steel pins in my magnetic finisher had became dark, were stuck together and yielding poor results when tumbling precious metal mountings. Seeking advice for improvement, I turned to Andy Kroungold, Stullers tool specialist.... (2005)
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