by Dan Ballard | Aug 6, 2018 | General News, Platinum, Technical Articles, The Process
The one precious metal that has all the following attributes-As white as it gets. High density for a substantial weighty feel for the customer. Can be fabricated, cast, welded, soldered without oxidation, stamped or hand wrought without changing alloys. Everything is...
by Dan Ballard | Jul 26, 2018 | General News, Platinum, Technical Articles, The Process
Thanks to the current state of precious metals market costs we have a very unusual development. The far better solder is less costly. About $75 instead of about $85 for the lesser quality repair solder that is made with gold, palladium etc. Please take advantage!...
by Dan Ballard | Feb 27, 2017 | General News, Instructions, Platinum, Technical Articles, The Process
“Stone In Wax” Casting Information Things you need to know This is a more exacting casting process that differs in temperature and precision from traditional casting/finishing. A. You must plan & sprue for a low flask temperature at casting. See chart...
by Dan Ballard | Apr 14, 2013 | Platinum
A few years ago Jurgen Maerz (then working for the Platinum Guild) came to our shop at PMW/FG to try the lowest technology way to spin cast any metal. In this case he chose to use the hardest of them all to cast by hand-platinum. This is that video. Please feel free...
