BIRMINGHAM, UK, Mar 16, 2016 – Cooksongold, part of the Heimerle + Meule Group, will be exhibiting at Baselworld Jewelry Fair, Heimerle + Meule Group booth 2/G68, which is taking place from the March 17-24, 2016. During the show they will be launching their latest Advanced Metal Powder, 950 Pt/Ru (platinum), in collaboration with the Platinum Guild International (PGI).
By combining the new 950Pt/Ru (platinum) Advanced Metal Powder with the their already established Direct Precious Metal 3D Printing system, the Precious M080,Cooksongold have enabled 3D Printing technology to become a viable commercial opportunity for the platinum jewelry industry for the first time.
Cooksongold’s Pt/Ru alloy has been specifically developed for 3D printing. This ensures that once the designs have been printed in the Precious M 080 they can be post processed, milled and polished to the high standards required without any of the common problems associated with other Pt alloys.
David Fletcher, business development manager, at Cooksongold, stated the difference this process will make; “This is one of the most revolutionary developments for the 3D printing technology. Helping to eliminate the common problems associated with casting platinum, it will become vital for bespoke and low volume platinum jewelry production.”
Cooksongold have been working closely, in collaboration with the Platinum Guild International (PGI),to create 3D printed platinum jewelry, which will be showcased on the stand throughout Baselworld.
950 Pt/Ru will be added to Cooksongold’s existing portfolio of Advanced Metal Powders, which consists of 18k 3N yellow gold, 18k white gold, 18k 5N red gold and Brilliante 925 silver(which has anti tarnish properties). Further new powders, such as base metals and other carat gold alloys, are currently being developed and scheduled for release throughout 2016.
Cooksongold’s Advanced Metal Powders have been optimized to work with the Precious M 080 system from EOS, which in turn has been developed with two key criteria in mind: accountability of materials and quick changeover times between jobs and metal. The Advanced Metal Powder range is also ideal for a number of other applications such as:
- Metal injection molding (MIM),
- Press and sinter technology,
- Laser sintering / Selective laser melting (SLM),
- Industrial applications such as Brazing.
The Precious M 080 3D printing system, which is purpose built for precious metal production, will also be on show at Baselworld. The machine will be demonstrating printing in 18k gold throughout the exhibition on the Heimerle + Meule Group booth 2/G68. Show attendees will also be able to learn more about the Precious M 080 and its technological capabilities. As well as see examples of jewelry produced from the technology.
Utilizing the power of 3D CAD design, the Precious M 080 enables complex designs that have previously been constrained by manufacturing processes. The Precious M 080 utilizes an additive manufacturing process – whereby it builds precious metal designs layer by layer, melting fine metal powder with a laser. With this technology, intricate one-off 3D designs can be manufactured within a few hours.
About Cooksongold
Cooksongold is the UK’s biggest jewelry making supplier and supplies precious metal for investment and for jewelry projects. Customers can buy gold, silver, palladium and platinum in forms like bars, sheet, grain and tube. Cooksongold’s website features the latest precious metal prices. The company is now part of the Heimerle + Meule Group.
To find out more about our e-manufacturing solutions at Cooksongold, visit http://www.cooksongold-emanufacturing.com/.
About Heimerle + Meule
Heimerle + Meule has been operating as a silver and gold refinery since 1845. It sells precious metal products to the dental and jewelry industries, as well as for investment. The firm’s head office is in Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
About Platinum Guild International (PGI)
Platinum Guild International (PGI) is an organisation funded by leading South African platinum producers and refiners. Founded in 1975, PGI develops demand for and builds an enduring commitment to platinum in jewelry. In addition to its headquarters in Hong Kong, PGI has offices in each of the world’s major platinum jewelry markets – China, India, Japan and the USA. PGI aims to provide easily accessible resources, practical help and education to both consumers and the platinum jewelry industry.