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Laser or chemical etching
Hello, I am looking for a company to laser cut and etch or acid etch a couple of designs for a jewellery collection. I am finding it difficult as a lot of companies I came across doing this on a large industrial scale for engineering. I did find 2 in the Goldsmith Centre in Hatton Garden - CAD Man and DBC. Are those any good ? Can anyone recommend ?
Thank you Kristina
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Looks like you'll have to try one, Kristina. The trick is to find out what a standard sized sheet is for them and cram in as many images as you possibly can.
You can also consider sharing with a friend. Dennis.
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Thanks Dennis, yes you are right. It seems metal is not used widley Also thinking of using a CAD model for casting it would be more cost effective.
Best Kristina
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Laser cutting silver is more problematic due to the heat conduction and reflectivity of the material, so that limits the kit slightly (steel's easy in comparison). Photoetching silver - I'm assuming it's silver you want doing - is a doddle, although undercuts can be an issue. I suppose EDM is a possibility, but it's overkill. Is blanking your pieces a solution?
As for DBC & CADMan - I've no direct experience of either for cutting, but I do know of both. I'd suggest getting a quote.
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you can also try out Geti, they do laser etching, even in small amounts. They are based in Birmingham, it is run by Alan Hardwick (member on here)
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Thanks Peter, I have since decided to 3D design and print in gold, as the pattern has to be a sharp recess, will be casting this Friday, fingers crossed, I hope it will work, silver would be too soft.
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Thank you, I decided to cast from a 3D design and print in gold, but I would still be interested in this method I will look at his website.
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