Dado Laser Welder Demo workshop - Thursday 27th February morning
Join the team from FreeForm Fabrication for a morning demo session to introduce you to the magic of the Dado Laser Welder.
This class is aimed at experienced makers and professional jewellers who want to speed up production, work on a wider range of metals or be able to take on a greater range of repairs and alterations. Find out more here www.freeformfabrication.co.uk/training-and-workshops
During the workshop, their experienced instructors will cover a range of topics, including laser welding basics, advanced techniques and practices for using the DaDo laser welder. You will have a chance to work hands-on with the equipment and receive personalised instruction and guidance from our experts.
To get the best from the workshop and find out what a laser welder can do we encourage you to bring some of your own pieces to experiment with. The laser welder can be used on virtually any metal and as it only heats an area of 0.2mm it is safe to use along side gemstones, enamel, and other non-solderable materials.
Find out more here https://youtu.be/7T9ZbyoR8XI.
CLASS DETAILS
Date: Thursday 27th February 2025
Time: 10.30am - 1.00pm
Venue: Nottingham Jewellery School, 28 Block D, Hartley Business Centre, Ellesmere Crescent, Nottingham, NG5 1DX
Tutor: Freeform Fabrication and Alys Power
Max class size: 6
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Who is this class suitable for?
Advanced to professional jewellers who want to see the capabilities and techniques of a Dado Laser Welder
What will I make?
You'll work hands on with the machine experiemnting and exploring different applications and materials. The team encourage you to bring along some projects to try out such as re-tipping, ring sizing, jump & bolt ring securing, porosity repair, working around stones, chain repair or watch repairs. Bring along items in the style you like to work in and the materials you use every day to see what a laser welder can do for you.
What will I learn?
You'll learn how to use the Dado laser welder in your workshop practice. You'll learn how to operate and maintain the machine, how to choose the right settings and welding wire for different applications and projects and how to prepare pieces for welding.
What is included?
All tools and equipment are provided. We will have jump rings, chain, and sheet metal to complete some simple experiements and weldes. Please bring your own projects and challenges to test out how the laser works for what you do.