soldering – Technical Articles

Posted on January 1, 2008

Palladium. The Other White Metal

Author David FedermanCategories Alloys, Jewelry Making, MetalsTags 950 palladium, fabricating, finishing, investment casting, palladium, platinum alternative, refining, setting, soldering, welding, white metal

For a growing number of jewelry manufacturers and retailers, pure Palladium is a new and viable alternative to white gold.

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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

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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