[Jewelry making - Article 00037] - Re: [Orchid] Laser welding silver

[Bob Staley]

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    Mr Gervais is incorrect about two things. One, I'm a not "troubled,"
    by his misleading "figure of speech" comments on "filling the welding
    chamber with inert gas."  I was clarifying the his mis-statement for
    the benefit of Lone. Secondly, I have no frustration when welding,
    with or without using an inert gas.  In fact, I've been quiet
    sucessful as a laser welder.  The techniques I use have helped me
    greatly and again are suggestions for Lone to consider. I did
    purchase my machine from Mr.Gervais' company when he was a
    distributor for the Baasel machine.  He now produces a different
    machine. Much like the racing industry...there are those who build
    cars and those who race them.  Information from both sides is
    important.  I speak from what I have experienced, personally, on a
    daily, hands on basis -not from a techinical manual. I couldn't build
    a laser, and frankly have no desire to do so.  I'm a pretty good
    "driver," though. I have had many laser uses  who have called  me
    with laser welding issues and problems, including users who own the
    machine Mr. Gervais sells. Some of the users of Mr.Gervais laser
    were, in fact,  referred to me by his company.  Occasionally laser
    owners have problems when welding.  Many problems I've heard pertain
    to welding sterling silver and welding titanium.  I have had some
    experience here and am always glad to share what I have experienced
    with others.   A wise fellow once told me , "take advice like eating
    fish, eat the good part and throw away the bones." 

Bob Staley
B.Staley, Goldsmiths
Precision Laser Welding


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