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Jewelry stores come in all shapes and sizes, and they often have similar types of jewelry in their showcases. A
typical store will usually have a selection of engagement rings for couples who are planning a wedding.
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Choosing A Prototyping Machine For Custom Jewelry Design
By Andy Moquin
I've been working in the jewelry business for many years and one of my passions is the creation of
custom made wedding rings and engagement rings. I enjoy the diamond business and selling
engagement rings like Tacori, Verragio and others like them but I really like creating jewelry that is one
of a kind or hand-made. I get a charge out of allowing a customer to design their own ring and then
watch the look on their faces when the ring is complete. Recent advances in rapid prototyping allow
jewelry designers to create one of a kind designs to laser precision and also save them time. In the end
the customer gets a better quality piece of jewelry and you have the satisfaction of knowing it came
from you.
There are many different types of prototyping machines and you should know what the advantages
and disadvantages of each are before buying one. In a basic sense, there are two types of machines
that you can purchase. The first is a cutting machine that removes material to create your prototype.
The second is a growing machine that layers or prints your model. Each technology offers benefits and
each has drawbacks, this article will help you determine which machine will be best for you. With a
cutting machine or a CNC mill you are going to get smoother and higher resolution models. The
material used in a mill is jewelry wax which as you may know is the easiest and best material to cast
with. The draw backs on CNC