Raw gold casting must have the sprue cut off and ground down to the surface. Depending upon the manufacturing process, some hand work may be necessary prior to this mass finishing step. ROUGH CUTTING of the raw product is to remove all possible surface imperfections. The functions of media are varied and range from rough cutting to polishing. The compound refers to the different types of chemicals used during wet mass finishing operations. The word media is used to describe the material that is used in mass finishing to actually do the work on the surface of the part that is being finished. Most Important Semi Important Least Important Processing Time Quality of Finish Cost of Finishing Training Employees Maintenance Cost of Equipment Loss of Material from Product III MEDIA – COMPOUNDS A. Before any changes are made to a finishing department, the manufacturer must address the importance of several aspects before making a decision. There is no best way of finishing a product. It is either in the remotest location of their facility and the attitude is “well that’s the way we have always done it” or they have instituted a sophisticated system without the proper understanding of the economics or the reality of everyday jewelry manufacturing. Typically, manufacturers migrate to opposite ends of the spectrum with regards to their finishing department. Historically, the mass finishing department of many companies have not received the attention or understanding required to serve the best interests of the manufacturer’s finished product. The views discussed here are a result of 30 years of experience in manufacturing jewelry, job shop processing for many diverse manufacturing industries as well as experience in designing and manufacturing of finishing equipment. This article is an explanation of Mass Finishing from a practical standpoint. Practical techniques and the associated costs will be presented for pre-finishing of precious metal jewelry as well as costume or imitation jewelry. All the variables will be discussed, such as the media, compounds and the effect of various types of machinery on the finishing process. Understanding of mass finishing must start at the very basic level of what happens microscopically to the surface of various materials. How did you like this resource? Your feedback helps us provide resources that matter to you most.A microscopic and technical view of mass finishing presented in layman’s terms. ''7 Principles of Design for Jewelry-Making Inspiration: Part 7 - Harmony'' article.''7 Principles of Design for Jewelry-Making Inspiration: Part 6 - Unity'' article.
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