Can you form sterling silver with 3D printed dies on a hydraulic press?
Printed forming dies from Siraya Tech Tough resin.
Forming Die Design
A positive and negative of a form with clearance are used in a hydraulic press. The design uses 24 gauge silver.
(It worked)
See video. I am using a 20 ton press to do this. Surprisingly, the die did not show any signs of wear.
Final Design
I made this for my partner Jean, hence her initials being stamped on the clasp. Each tooth is made from 24 gauge silver, with a backplate soldered on. Each jump ring, as well as the clasp, is handmade.
