[Jewelry making - Article 00073] - Re: [Orchid] Silicon Sterling?

[Trevor F]

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Hello Marc,

>     The point I do not agree with Eddie on is on Argentium.... It seems
>     to be fine for the small user where the problems can be fixed
>     easily....but in the large production shops I go to every day in
>     China and in Thailand, its' use is non-existant. 

    I think you'll find your information is out of date. As I understand
    it over 1/2 ton of Argentium Sterling has been shipped from the US to
    China and is in their production cycle as I type this. Like any new
    process some tweaking was necessary but the latest reports are that
    they're doing fine with it and are having no such problems as you
    claim. 

    FWIW I can appreciate that you've got your own products to push and
    doubtless they have their merits too but it hardly seems sporting to
    slag off Argentium -- especially with outdated and distorted
    information -- in the process. I don't think you'll do yourself much
    good, at least not here on Orchid, by taking that approach. 

Cheers,
Trevor F.
in The City of Light
Visit TouchMetal.com at http://www.touchmetal.com

 
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