Platinum
3D printing in jewellery can also be achieved using platinum. Platinum consists of 95% platinum and 5% Ruthenium. Platinum jewellery models are printed in wax using high-resolution 3D printers. The wax model is put in a container where liquid plaster is poured around it. Once the plaster solidifies, the wax is melted, while the plaster becomes the mold. Molten platinum is then poured into this mold and the plaster is broken away. It is cleaned and polished to give it luster.
Gold 14K
14k Gold consists of 58% gold, 31% copper, 10% silver, and 1% zinc. Gold models used in 3D jewellery printing are printed in wax using high-resolution 3D printers. The wax model is put in a container where liquid plaster is poured around it. Once the plaster solidifies, the wax is melted, while the plaster becomes the mold. Molten gold is then poured into this mold and the plaster is broken away. It is cleaned and polished to give it the trademark gold luster.
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Gold 18K
18k Gold consists of 75% gold, 10% copper, and 15% silver. Gold models used in 3D jewelry printing are printed in wax using high-resolution 3D printers. The wax model is put in a container where liquid plaster is poured around it. Once the plaster solidifies, the wax is melted, while the plaster becomes the mold. Molten gold is then poured into this mold and the plaster is broken away. It is cleaned and polished to give it the trademark gold luster.
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