Technical Articles – Page 4 – Hoover and Strong Technical Articles

Posted on March 20, 2009

Important Information About Working with Gold

Author Hoover & Strong, Inc.Categories Alloys, Metals, Refining

Work Hardening Gold If you’ve ever cold worked sheet or wire, you know what work hardening is. The further you reduce the metal thickness the harder it gets and less malleable it becomes. If not annealed properly, the metal fractures or becomes too hard to work.

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Posted on March 20, 2009

Solder Safety Precautions

Author Hoover & Strong, Inc.Categories Repair and Soldering

lthough we provide cadmium-free solders, we still feel that using cadmium-free solder is a way of disguising the real problem:

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Posted on March 20, 2009

Silver Bi-metal Sheet

Author Hoover & Strong, Inc.Categories Metals, Mill Products, Sheet and Wire

Bi-metal sheet is an ideal product for engravers or sterling silver jewelers who require karat gold accents. It consists of a layer of karat gold bonded to a layer of sterling silver. The karat gold layer can be engraved, gouged or removed by any method to expose the sterling silver layer underneath, resulting in a…

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Posted on March 20, 2009

Important Information About Reticulation

Author Hoover & Strong, Inc.Categories Metals, Textures and Finishing

Reticulated Metals — Textures for Your Designs 80% Silver 20% Copper 80/20 reticulation silver has been part of the Hoover & Strong mill products range for many years. Now we offer you much more than just plain sheet.

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Posted on March 20, 2009

Important Information About Alloys

Author Hoover & Strong, Inc.Categories Alloys, Metals, Refining

Alloys and Their Correct Cooling Methods There are four typical methods of cooling, and the type of alloy being annealed will dictate the method (see table):

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Posted on March 13, 2009

The Adjustable Ring System*

Author Hoover & Strong, Inc.Categories Repair and Soldering, Ring Solutions

With this product every ring can be expandable — even eternity bands. The Adjustable Ring System has two components: a two-piece hinge and an expansion piece.

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Posted on March 9, 2009

Adjusto Shank®

Author Hoover & Strong, Inc.Categories Repair and Soldering, Ring Solutions

The Adjusto Shank® is a truly adjustable shank that enables the wearer to put a ring on any finger and have it fit comfortably. Unlike other hinged shanks that have a fixed size when closed, Hoover & Strong’s Adjusto Shank® can be adjusted to many sizes. Here is how to put it together:

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Posted on February 26, 2009

Shank shapes

Author Hoover & Strong, Inc.Categories Ring Solutions

Our shanks are available in a variety of shapes.

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Posted on February 26, 2009

Hoover Azure® Anniversary Bands

Author Hoover & Strong, Inc.Categories Stone Setting

The Hoover Azure® Anniversary Band is the highest quality ring of its kind. Made to exacting specifications, these rings will enhance your diamonds and stones to their ultimate beauty. Our line includes the non-azure anniversary ring which is a less expensive alternative than our Azure® styles.

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Posted on February 25, 2009

Loose Diamonds: The 4 C’s

Author Hoover & Strong, Inc.Categories Diamonds and Gems

The Four C’s are four variables that are used to calculate the value of a diamond. These include Clarity, Color, Cut and Carat Weight.

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