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Creating custom jewelry using 3D-CADTechnology

For years, the jewelry designer has been created using ancient techniques and dating the world in the 1800s. Until recently, almost all jewelry design has been created using these methods. The introduction of computer aided design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) has changed all that and more marked the beginning of a new universe of possibilities. The drawings have never thought possible can be made to the highest standards of quality.

How do you design jewelry Done?

Before learning about the benefits of 3D CAD you need to know more about the process of designing custom jewelry. Most jewelry is made using a method called lost wax casting. An artisan or hand carves a silversmith jewelry jewelry wax prototype small scalpels and knives. This wax prototype also known as a "model" is placed in a flask and plaster called "investment" is poured around the model. Once the investment hardens an exact impression of the model is formed inside the balloon. The wax model is burned on the ball, leaving a cavity of the jewelry design.

Next molten metal is injected into the mold using a vacuum flask or centrifuge. When the metal cools and hardens the investment is broken to reveal the casting of jewelry without end. This distribution is presented, polished and ready for assembly which may include setting gemstones or welding pieces of precious metal for casting.

The process of hand carving wax prototype has always been the accepted procedure for creating custom jewelry. The problem with this process is that the hand of man may not be as precise as a computer aided machine when carving the model. Accuracy means more opportunities for design and production of high quality jewelry. At the end you have a product that looks more clear and not subject to loss or breakage of the stone.

What computer aided design?

Computer Aided Design is a sophisticated modeling process based on advanced software to plot the coordinates of the mechanical design. These drawings can be exported to various types of prototyping machines called CNC mills or machines more more. CNC milling equipment cross-section of a block of wax to model jewelry. The coating machines more material left to right a bit like a printer to build the model, samples of this process can be found at target = "_blank"> http://www.andrewsjewelers.com/. The accuracy of these models exceeds what any man can do while hand carving the jewelry model. unlimited design possibilities is because the software 3D CAD allows the designer to create parts and design elements that are not possible with tools and methods obsolete.

A Another advantage of 3D CAD jewelry design is the ability to see a computer rendering before the final conclusion of the jewelry. In old methods the jeweler Gross cons would sketch their concept and the rest would be left to your imagination. Now, the drawings that the jeweler creates in 3D-CAD can be rendered to images photo-realistic for you to see before making your final decision.

The choice of a jeweler custom jewelry design

As any other occupation or trade there are good jewelry craftsmen and there are bad. It is important to pre-screen your jeweler to determine if he / she is able to designed to make jewelry. Ask to see their portfolio and discuss their projects to determine if they have the talent for jewelry design corresponding your style requirements. In addition, attention skills of communication and interpretation because much can get lost in the translation of your ideas if you're not careful. Once the jewelry is made, it is too early to make changes and typical jewelry will never do it again without added costs.

At this stage, highly qualified and better skilled custom jewelry designers have moved to the use of 3D CAD to create their designs. If you feel 2 jewelers are equally strong in the abilities and skills, you should choose one that uses 3D CAD design. You'll pay a bit more to have jewelry created in 3D-CAD, but the end result is impressive. Jewelry will be 1000% more than if they were carved by hand and will last much longer long because of the accuracy of the model of the jewelry.

Andy Moquin
President
Andrews Jewelers Inc.
andrew@andrewsjewelers.com
716-630-7091

About the Author

Andy Moquin has spent 20 years in the jewelry business buying and selling over $20,000,000 in diamonds, engagement rings and custom designed jewelry. He as traveled to Belgium and Israel to work with international diamond dealers and works as an advisor for DBC Diamonds an international consortium of diamond dealers. His experience in the jewelry business has become invaluable to consumers and business owners. He can be contacted at 716-630-7091, andrew@andrewsjewelers.com,
http://www.andrewsjewelers.com/
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http://therealscooponbuyingdiamonds.blogspot.com/

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