tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1560344 2008-08-21T08:00:00-04:00 Tips & Tricks to Laser Welding Jewelry TypePad tag:typepad.com,2003:post-52272022 2008-08-21T08:00:00-04:00 2008-08-21T08:00:49-04:00

Remember: Laser welding is as much an Art form as it is a Science. Create you own style, experiment, adapt, and learn from you successes as well as your failures-and build upon them. Experience is an asset, but experience is...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LaserWeldingWithSteveSatow/~4/327105625" height="1" width="1"/>

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Plasti-tak can be used to protect stones and finishes. You can find it in your office supply or hobby shop. Laser Welding Jewelry,Laser Jewelry Repairs<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LaserWeldingWithSteveSatow/~4/327105626" height="1" width="1"/>

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Use a highly polished sterling silver protective template to shield sensitive areas when laser welding. Laser Welding Jewelry,Laser Jewelry Repairs<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LaserWeldingWithSteveSatow/~4/327101325" height="1" width="1"/>

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If you have the capability, photo document your work and keep written records. Then when you have a similar job come into the shop you can look up the setting and see how you did the previous job. Laser Welding...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LaserWeldingWithSteveSatow/~4/327100879" height="1" width="1"/>

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Sometimes it IS better to remove stones prior to laser welding, and then reset them. Laser Welding Jewelry,Laser Jewelry Repairs<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LaserWeldingWithSteveSatow/~4/327098900" height="1" width="1"/>

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RediProng tips are convenient, great shapes, come with/without solder, and have good welding properties. The ones without solder work the best for laser welding. Laser Welding Jewelry,Laser Jewelry Repairs<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LaserWeldingWithSteveSatow/~4/327094232" height="1" width="1"/>

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Be sure to cut a groove in the weld zone of a thicker piece. Then “landslide” the side walls of the host metal into the bottom of the trough you created. Fill to the top with similar filler metal. Laser...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LaserWeldingWithSteveSatow/~4/320998574" height="1" width="1"/>

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