The process starts when 24ct pure gold casting grain is mixed with varying quantities of copper

The process starts when 24ct pure gold casting grain is mixed with varying quantities of copper, zinc and silver to form 9,14 and
18 carat gold alloys.

A solder core of the same purity but lower melting point is slid inside the rod.

Molten alloy is drawn through a die at the base of a graphite crucible. It cools forming a 1"dia.tubular rod.

The completed bar is rolled down to the small sizes and shapes of wire used in chain making.

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The process starts when 24ct pure gold casting grain is mixed with varying quantities of copper, zinc and silver to form 9,14 and 18 carat gold alloys.
		A solder core of the same purity but lower melting point is slid inside the rod.
	Molten alloy is drawn through a die at the base of a graphite crucible. It cools forming a 1"dia.tubular rod.		The completed bar is rolled down to the small sizes and shapes of wire used in chain making.