[Jewelry making - Article 00033] - Re: [Orchid] Springy alloy for casting

[Phillip Scott]

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Tess,  

    There is a 14K yellow Heat-Treatable sheet on the market.  From
    contacting the vendor several years ago, if I remember correctly it
    can be cast and then heat treated.  You will heat treat the item to
    650F for one hour and then either quench or air cool.  This will
    produce a tensile strength of 1145,000 psi (245 dph).  This makes the
    item ideal for items needing extra strength such as hollow designs,
    beads for Spring-type material.  The sheet is available from Rio and
    I am sure other suppliers as well. Definately worth looking into for
    your project.  I used it on a cast bracelet which required a spring
    type fastening system and it worked very well for me.  

I hope this helps.

Phillip Scott G.G. 
Technical Support & Sales
Rio Grande



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