Laser welding jewellery

[Ibringthetruth1]

better than microtig?

[rofinbaasel]

Yes, I have to say it is for the following reasons:

- there is no chance of sticking an electrode in the metal

- access is better (if you can see it, you can weld it)

- you can predict where the laser will hit better than where an arc will strike

- you will find it easier to use (with training) and more capable of everyday jobs like ring sizing and retipping

- many people buy a microtig, then a year later a laser welder (this tells me they were not satisfied with the sales talk on the microtig)

[TBSSage]

my laser welder obliterates stones, most videos I see makes no effort to protect them, whats that about?

[rofinbaasel]

Hi, some stones are more heat sensitive than others - generally I advise people that if they cannot afford to damage the stone they should remove it or protect it. Confident and experienced users can work around a stone without hitting it. Diamonds are fairly resilient, but still can be damaged. What laser do you have? Have you had training?

[TBSSage]

yes I have had training but all the training I have had has clearly advised not working around uncover stones. The laser I work on is the shop laser witch is a 60j 1064nm pulse laser its the lighter Italian bench top model. It's toasted the tips of my fingers on more then one occasion from reflecting so I wouldn't put it out of the question that It could do the same to a stone. I blasted some spare CZ's to see what kinda damage it would do, still waiting on a chance with an expendable diamond.

[nicaraguaone]

This stuff is really cool, Excellent work, Keep it comming , and truely Thank You.. We Enjoy learning such a very special Video. May the force be with you..