I love this type of video. One of my favorite TV shows, though they haven't shown new episodes for a while, is How It's Made. I learn a lot from the TV show and your manufacturing videos in addition to your how-to videos. TFS!
Hi Michelle, I used to like watching How It's Made too. I think it's good for those of us who work in the jewelry industry to know how things are done on a big scale. If nothing else, it helps us to explain to clients why things take time and have a price attached to them. Thanks for your support! : )
how is the thicker wire passed through the smaller die in the first instance is so.ething i could not understand... can you explain? look forward to your reply
Another Italian-made machine I see...Italy must dominate the market on machinery for the jewelry industry. I was reading about the ductility of gold--an ounce of gold can be drawn into a wire that's just 5 microns thick (5/1000 mm) and 50 miles long.
Hey Kurt, Yes, the Italians have a very strong industry related to jewelry manufacturing. They make great machines as well as beautiful jewelry pieces. Gold is an amazing element. I wish there was more of it in my pockets. Thanks for your support! : )
Love this channel. I work in the industry and value any useful information out there, so thank you!
Thank you so much for to the compliment. I'm glad that the OJA's videos have helped you to stay informed.
Thanks for your support! : )
I love this type of video. One of my favorite TV shows, though they haven't shown new episodes for a while, is How It's Made. I learn a lot from the TV show and your manufacturing videos in addition to your how-to videos. TFS!
Hi Michelle, I used to like watching How It's Made too. I think it's good for those of us who work in the jewelry industry to know how things are done on a big scale. If nothing else, it helps us to explain to clients why things take time and have a price attached to them.
Thanks for your support! : )
Oh boy, ain't that the truth! Most clients/prospective clients are clueless as to the labor involved in jewelry, esp. hand-crafted.
how is the thicker wire passed through the smaller die in the first instance is so.ething i could not understand... can you explain? look forward to your reply
The end of the wire is reduced slightly before it is threaded through each die. It is generally reduced by filing. 😀
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Another Italian-made machine I see...Italy must dominate the market on machinery for the jewelry industry. I was reading about the ductility of gold--an ounce of gold can be drawn into a wire that's just 5 microns thick (5/1000 mm) and 50 miles long.
Hey Kurt, Yes, the Italians have a very strong industry related to jewelry manufacturing. They make great machines as well as beautiful jewelry pieces. Gold is an amazing element. I wish there was more of it in my pockets.
Thanks for your support! : )