[Jewelry making - Article 00499] - Re: [Orchid] Casted Vs. Die Struck Jewelry

[James Binnion]

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    I am afraid that he is right in so far as the mechanical and
    metallurgical properties of a die struck piece are superior to a
    cast piece. Now whether that is an issue with the use and lifetime
    of the items your are selling is a good question but he is right.
    However the advantage to casting is how easy it is for you to modify
    an existing item and create new items. All you have to do is make a
    new master and a rubber mold, he however must have a new die made
    which is very expensive and time consuming. This is why at least 90
    percent of the jewelry sold is cast rather than die struck. 

Jim Binnion

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