VAP-BK-0009 Jlry Manufacturing:The Art and Science by Philip E. Romanoff.

A must-have for every jewelry manufacturer, large or small. This is an excellent troubleshooting guide for the metal manufacturer. The complete casting and finishing processes are thoroughly described, and pictures or line drawings on every page depict the steps involved. The machinery necessary to complete all these steps is discussed, as are the different choices of tools needed for each job. The author has been setting up jewelry manufacturing sites around the world for the past 40 years. He details everything to prevent errors before they happen. Charts, temperature tables, thermal properties of metals and various other data are outlined in the back of the book. Black-and-white photos.