Thickness
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With this command, you can see the thickness of an object at a point you choose. It's a great tool to check if a creative design is printable on your 3D printer. Just pick a point on the point to analyse.
From a manufacturing standpoint, the thickness of a piece of jewelry is a critical factor that directly influences the production process and the quality of the final product.
Casting:
Minimum thickness: A minimum thickness is necessary for the wax models to remain stable during investment and to prevent deformation during the casting process.
Uniform thickness: A uniform thickness facilitates metal solidification and reduces the risk of porosity or bubbles in the cast piece.
Thickness in critical areas: In areas with fine details or with settings, additional thickness is required to prevent breakage or deformation during finishing and polishing.
Finishing:
Polishing: Sufficient thickness allows for a bright and durable polish.
Plating: Thickness influences the adhesion of gold, rhodium, or other precious metal platings.
Engraving: Adequate thickness allows for deeper and more detailed engravings.
Setting:
Securing stones: Sufficient thickness ensures the security of precious and semi-precious stones, preventing them from falling out.
Setting type: The thickness of prongs or pavé depends on the size and shape of the stone.
Soldering:
Strength of joints: Adequate thickness in soldering areas ensures the strength of the piece.
Quality control:
Measurements: Thickness is verified at various points of the piece to ensure it meets design specifications.
Defect detection: Insufficient thickness can reveal defects such as porosity or cracks.
Material optimization: It allows you to identify areas where thickness can be reduced without compromising strength or aesthetics, resulting in material savings and lower costs.
Error reduction: By having a precise measurement of thickness, manufacturing errors are minimized, reducing the number of defective pieces and rework costs.
Greater control over the process: It allows manufacturers to have greater control over the entire production process, from design to final finish.
Improved product quality: By ensuring uniform and adequate thickness in all areas of the piece, a higher quality and more durable final product is obtained.
