Technical Articles – Page 8 – Hoover and Strong Technical Articles

Posted on January 11, 2007

Buckled Up

Author Tina Wojtkielo SnyderCategories Alloys, Metals

Industry technical experts create precious concho belt to honor Eddie Bell

Posted on January 1, 2007

Making a Difference

Author David Federman & Ivan SolotaroffCategories Eco Friendly JewelryTags conflict-free, diamonds, eco-friendly, environmentally-friendly, fair trade, gemstones, green, Harmony Recycled Precious Metals

Doing good for the world can do a world of good for business.

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Posted on January 1, 2006

Reticulation

Author Stewart GriceCategories Jewelry Making, Metals, Textures and FinishingTags air annealed, pickled, reticulation, reticulation process, textures

Have you ever wanted to try reticulation but were not sure how? Or perhaps the technique is just too time-consuming or risky and so you canʼt be bothered? Well, good news for you because Hoover & Strong has just taken all the risk out of this fascinating technique.

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Posted on January 1, 2006

Soldering 101 – Tips

Author Stewart GriceCategories Jewelry Making, Repair and SolderingTags bench jeweler, firescale, fusing, platinum soldering, solder, soldering, soldering techniques

Soldering is a skill that all bench jewelers master at an early stage in their career. Although this process soon becomes second nature, sometimes itʼs good to review the basic principles involved to remind ourselves why we do certain things. Remember, an ideal soldered joint must be strong, but at the same time invisible.

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Posted on January 1, 2006

Using TruSeat® System

Author Fred KlotzCategories Stone SettingTags cup settings, prong settings, reduce labor, setting stones, settings, tru-seat, TruSeat

The beauty of our TruSeat® System is that it includes several setting types and accommodates different diamond shapes for quick and easy setting. The system is engineered to accommodate 90% of all diamond sizes and shapes.

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Posted on January 1, 2006

Jeffʼs Top Casting Tips

Author Jeff HooverCategories Casting

Many jewelers call with questions regarding their casting problems. In this article I will address the most common casting problems and offer solutions to resolve common casting errors.

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Posted on January 1, 2006

Granulation

Author Stewart GriceCategories MetalsTags grain, granulation, spheroidisation

Granulation comes from the Latin “granulum” or granum” meaning “grain”. It is a decorative process involving the application of small, usually spherical granules to a base object by fusion weld bonding.

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Posted on January 1, 2006

TruPdTM 950 Palladium – The New White Metal

Author Stewart GriceCategories Alloys, Casting, Jewelry Making, Metals, Mill Products, Sheet and WireTags 950 palladium, fabricating, finishing, investment casting, palladium, platinum alternative, refining, setting, soldering, welding, white metal

TruPd™ is the inexpensive option to Platinum and the superior product to White Gold that jewelers have been waiting for. It is suitable for all general fabrication techniques, and can withstand high levels of deformation between anneals. TruPd™ is Pure, White, Precious and Strong.

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Posted on September 1, 2005

A Need for Speed-Hoover & Strong TruSeat® Settings

Author Hoover & Strong, Inc.Categories Stone Setting

At MJSA’s Expo New York 2005, CAD systems, laser welders, and high-tech casting machines faced tough competition from a deceptively simple new technology: Hoover & Strong’s Tru-Seat settings for princess cut stones. The winner of the show’s Best New Technology Award, the Richmond-based company’s setting attracted attention because of its promise to dramatically speed up…

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Posted on May 30, 2005

Setting Up For Savings

Author Hoover & Strong, Inc.Categories Stone Setting

2005 AJM INNOVATION AWARD WINNER: Hoover & Strong’s True Seat®

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