Shining Laser Light on Jewelry Design Laser beam welding’s low heat input allows jewelers to use more intricate designs on sensitive stones BY ANNIK BABINSKI The “Arachnophobia” ring created by Nghi Nguyen, NGHI Design, won second place in the 2014 MJSA Vision Awards, Laser Distinction category. To assemble the delicate and heat-sensitive parts after setting and polishing, the laser was used to tack the six components into their correct position for final soldering. The laser was also a perfect tool to clean surface blemishes and secure prongs. (Photo courtesy of LaserStar Technologies.) 48 WELDING JOURNAL / MARCH 2016
Welding Journal | March 2016
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