[Jewelry making - Article 01357] - Re: [Orchid] Laser welding 24k yellow gold

[Scott Isaacs]

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    I am glad those settings were similar to the Crawford Laser.  I use
    the Rofin from Stuller.  I shopped both, but went with Andy the tool
    guy at Stuller.  I like Ganoksin and it seems as though Stuller is
    committed to open discussions and education on lasers.  They offer
    two laser workshops yearly which is very supportive.  I acutally
    considered the Crawford very seriously, and it wasn't an issue of
    either one being any better, but I thought that Stuller will be
    around for many years to come and ten years from now I know were
    they will be if I need parts.  It has changed my whole approach on
    jewelry repair and at first I was hungry for discussion on lasers
    and techniques, and kept on getting the same advice, you have to
    become so familiar with the settings that you can adjust them
    quickly, knowing which characteristics work in each sitution.  I
    acutally used my toach this week to take a head off a mounting which
    was a basic reality check considering I went probably a month
    without turning it on.  Quick hint:  When retipping use  28guage
    14k/palladium wg.  It dosen't splatter and the control is amazing
    when you form it back into the prong.  May you have many happy
    welds. 

Scott Isaacs
Berry's Jewerly Co.  Nashville,TN
Laser welding services to the trade

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