HOME ABOUT US PROCESSES XOMOX BLOG FAQ CONTACT US 3D PRINTING We’ve been using 3-D printers since 1999, and our fascination with the process left us motivated to invest in this dynamic technology. Today, 3-D printing at XOMOX is generally the next step after 3-D design modeling in CAD and is used as a modern alternative to wax carving. Once printed, we give our clients the option to use our subsequent manufacturing processes. If you have a 3-D file and would like to make use of our printing services, we accept all of the most commonly used file formats, including: .STL, .OBJ, .STEP, .IEGS, .RHINO, .PRT, and .SLC. 3Z Pro accuracy produces models of intricate designs, with ultra-fine feature detail and a smooth surface finish. The exclusive 3ZModel and 3ZSupport materials produce wax parts with superior casting properties; fast meltout, no ash or residue, and no thermal expansion. Xomox offers 100 % Real Wax Pattern Production System with best-in-class production speed and capacity. RealWax patterns can be used for direct investment casting applications using standard investment materials and casting procedures – ideal for producing wax patterns for jewelry. The ProJet CPX 3000 3-D Production System uses 3D Systems’ patented and proprietary Multi-Jet Modeling (MJM) technology to produce 100% RealWax™ patterns that are designed to perform like injected wax patterns in lost-wax casting processes. © 2016 Xomox Jewelry Inc. All rights reserved.

HOME ABOUT US PROCESSES XOMOX BLOG FAQ CONTACT US hide PRONG Prong setting is the simplest and most common type of setting, largely because it uses the least amount of metal to hold the stone, thus showing it off to its best advantage. Generally it is simply some number of wires, called prongs, which are of a certain size and shape, arranged in a shape and size to hold the given stone, and fixed at the base. Heads used to prong set a gemstone come in a variety of sizes and shapes, depending on the shape of the gemstone, the size of the gemstone, or whether or not the gemstone is faceted or cabochon shaped. Common shapes of heads used in stone setting include round, oval, emerald cut, princess cut, marquise cut and pear shaped. bezel channel pave © 2016 Xomox Jewelry Inc. All rights reserved.

HOME ABOUT US PROCESSES XOMOX BLOG FAQ CONTACT US hide PAVE The stones are placed side by side in small openings on a flat surface. The diamonds are secured by raised overlapping gem spurs and are finished by creating beads. Pavé – term comes from the French for paved or cobble-stoned. This technique is used when many stones are set very closely together to cover a larger surface – often used on decorative necklaces, bracelets or earrings. other settings: prong channel bezel © 2016 Xomox Jewelry Inc. All rights reserved.