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Unlock professional insights on jewelry modeling software, 3D printing setup calibration,Lost Wax casting, and prong setting tolerances. Written by industry CAD experts.

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To establish comprehensive topical authority in jewelry CAD files and manufacturing workflows, we are actively publishing guides across our curriculum. Browse our coverage map of upcoming article topics currently in drafting:

TOPIC 1CalculationsHow to Calculate Gemstone Weights in CAD
TOPIC 2TutorialsOptimizing Micro-Pave Settings in Rhino 3D
TOPIC 3CastingBest Practices for Polishing Casted Platinum Settings
TOPIC 4CastingPreventing Porosity in Lost Wax Gold Casting
TOPIC 5TutorialsDesigning Secure Box Clasps for Heavy Bracelets
TOPIC 6TutorialsResizing Eternity Bands: The CAD Adjustment Guide
TOPIC 7TutorialsPreparing Bezels for Emerald Cut Gemstones
TOPIC 8TutorialsHow to Build Custom Signet Rings in Rhino
TOPIC 93D PrintingSLA vs. DLP 3D Printers: Which is Better for Wax?
TOPIC 103D PrintingHow to Clean Castable Wax Resins Post-Printing
TOPIC 11EquipmentSelecting the Right Laser Welder for Bench Work
TOPIC 12CalculationsCalculating Gold Alloy Ratios for Rose Gold Custom Mixes
TOPIC 13TutorialsDesigning Light-Weight Filigree Earring Jackets
TOPIC 14EngineeringThe Physics of Prong Tension in Tension Settings
TOPIC 15SoftwareMatrixGold Parametric History Tool: A Complete Guide
TOPIC 16TutorialsHow to Build Custom Bail Swivels for Necklaces
TOPIC 17TutorialsOptimizing Stone layout in CAD for Flush Setting
TOPIC 18CastingCasting White Gold: Palladium vs Nickel Alloys
TOPIC 19EngineeringPreventing Setting Failures on High-Prong Solitaires
TOPIC 20RenderingCreating Photorealistic Renders in KeyShot
TOPIC 213D PrintingBest DLP Wax resins for clean burnouts (Topic 21)
TOPIC 22TutorialsHow to design adjustable necklace bails (Topic 22)
TOPIC 23TutorialsDrafting split shank diamond rings in MatrixGold (Topic 23)
TOPIC 24EngineeringDesigning light weight earrings to prevent sag (Topic 24)
TOPIC 25RenderingBest rendering engines for gold surface reflections (Topic 25)
TOPIC 26TutorialsHow to size channel settings for princess cut diamonds (Topic 26)
TOPIC 27CastingPreventing prong tear during casting cleanups (Topic 27)
TOPIC 28TutorialsDesigning interlocking bridal ring sets (Topic 28)
TOPIC 293D PrintingHow to calibrate your 3D printer for jewelry (Topic 29)
TOPIC 30CalculationsCalculating diamond weight offsets in platinum molds (Topic 30)
TOPIC 31TutorialsCreating custom textures in Rhino 3D (Topic 31)
TOPIC 32SoftwareHow to convert mesh files to NURBS surfaces (Topic 32)
TOPIC 33SoftwareBest CAD shortcuts for jewelry designers (Topic 33)
TOPIC 34EngineeringDesigning hinge joints for multi link bracelets (Topic 34)
TOPIC 35CastingCasting silver jewelry: Tips to prevent fire scale (Topic 35)
TOPIC 36TutorialsStone setting guide: Bezel vs Prong (Topic 36)
TOPIC 37TutorialsHow to design lightweight dome rings (Topic 37)
TOPIC 383D PrintingBest post-curing setup for SLA jewelry resins (Topic 38)
TOPIC 39EngineeringPreventing stone losses in pave settings (Topic 39)
TOPIC 40RenderingPhotorealistic jewelry animation techniques (Topic 40)
TOPIC 41TutorialsDesigning custom cuff links in CAD (Topic 41)
TOPIC 42CalculationsCalculating volume allocations for hollow jewelry (Topic 42)
TOPIC 43SoftwareBest Rhino plugins for jewelry designers (Topic 43)
TOPIC 44EngineeringHow to design secure lobster clasps (Topic 44)
TOPIC 45CastingCasting brass prototypes for design verification (Topic 45)
TOPIC 46RenderingHow to set up studio lighting for jewelry renders (Topic 46)
TOPIC 47TutorialsDesigning matching family crest signets (Topic 47)
TOPIC 483D PrintingCalibrating print dimensions for tight channel fits (Topic 48)
TOPIC 49CastingPreventing casting shrinkage on wide wedding bands (Topic 49)
TOPIC 50EngineeringDesigning secure omega clips for heavy earrings (Topic 50)
TOPIC 51TutorialsHow to create organic leaf patterns in ZBrush (Topic 51)
TOPIC 52EngineeringUnderstanding stone tolerances for tension mounts (Topic 52)
TOPIC 53CastingBest practices for spruing jewelry designs (Topic 53)
TOPIC 54TutorialsDesigning custom luxury watch dials in CAD (Topic 54)
TOPIC 55CalculationsCalculating gold recovery from bench sweeps (Topic 55)
TOPIC 56SoftwareImporting SVG vector outlines into Rhino (Topic 56)
TOPIC 57EngineeringHow to design custom safety chains for bracelets (Topic 57)
TOPIC 583D PrintingDLP printing: Resolving line layer distortions (Topic 58)
TOPIC 59CastingCasting palladium white gold: Flashing and temperature (Topic 59)
TOPIC 60TutorialsHow to design modular earring sets (Topic 60)
TOPIC 61RenderingCreating realistic diamond inclusions in renders (Topic 61)
TOPIC 62TutorialsDesigning custom charms for link bracelets (Topic 62)
TOPIC 63SoftwareNURBS curve optimization for smooth sweeps (Topic 63)
TOPIC 64TutorialsHow to design secure key rings in CAD (Topic 64)
TOPIC 65CastingPreventing mold distortions during rubber pressing (Topic 65)
TOPIC 66RenderingHow to set up default settings for jewelry renders (Topic 66)
TOPIC 67EngineeringDesigning matching lockets with magnetic clasps (Topic 67)
TOPIC 683D PrintingBest SLA printers for high volume casting desks (Topic 68)
TOPIC 69CastingCasting bronze prototypes: Temp and alloy setups (Topic 69)
TOPIC 70TutorialsHow to design matching wedding ring wraps (Topic 70)
TOPIC 71RenderingCreating textured finishes on digital gold models (Topic 71)
TOPIC 72TutorialsDesigning custom initial pendants in CAD (Topic 72)
TOPIC 73SoftwareSubdivision surface modeling vs NURBS in jewelry (Topic 73)
TOPIC 74EngineeringDesigning secure foldover clasps for necklaces (Topic 74)
TOPIC 75CastingFlask preparation: Spruing to investment vacuuming (Topic 75)
TOPIC 76RenderingPhotorealistic renders: HDRI map setups (Topic 76)
TOPIC 77TutorialsHow to design stackable ring sets (Topic 77)
TOPIC 783D PrintingSLA print post processing: Clean alcohol rinse (Topic 78)
TOPIC 79CastingPreventing casting shrinkage on heavy signet rings (Topic 79)
TOPIC 80EngineeringDesigning secure threaded posts for diamond studs (Topic 80)
TOPIC 81TutorialsDesigning custom initial signets in Rhino (Topic 81)
TOPIC 82CalculationsHow to calculate gold density ratios (Topic 82)
TOPIC 83SoftwareRhino Grasshopper plugin: Parametric jewelry scripts (Topic 83)
TOPIC 84TutorialsHow to design comfortable wire rings (Topic 84)
TOPIC 85CastingReducing vacuum porosity in silver castings (Topic 85)
TOPIC 86RenderingRendering gold surfaces: KeyShot material settings (Topic 86)
TOPIC 87TutorialsDesigning matching engagement and shadow bands (Topic 87)
TOPIC 883D PrintingDirect printing wax: Slicing layer resolutions (Topic 88)
TOPIC 89CastingPreventing stone settings from shifting in casting (Topic 89)
TOPIC 90EngineeringDesigning secure leverback earrings in CAD (Topic 90)
TOPIC 91TutorialsHow to design custom birthstone layouts (Topic 91)
TOPIC 92CalculationsCalculating specific gravity of platinum castings (Topic 92)
TOPIC 93SoftwareUsing subdivision surfaces to sculpt animals in CAD (Topic 93)
TOPIC 94EngineeringHow to design secure hidden bails (Topic 94)
TOPIC 95CastingFlask burnout schedules for castable resins (Topic 95)
TOPIC 96RenderingCreating clean orthographic spec sheets for clients (Topic 96)
TOPIC 97TutorialsDesigning matching family crest cufflinks (Topic 97)
TOPIC 983D PrintingOptimizing print orientations to prevent layer lines (Topic 98)
TOPIC 99CastingPreventing porosity in heavy sterling silver casts (Topic 99)
TOPIC 100EngineeringDesigning comfortable secure ear hooks (Topic 100)