Sometimes lapidary newsletter from ultra tec february 2012. This australian made faceting machine comes with the following accessories. Homework done, the choice was simple, the ultra tec v5 classic faceting machine with digital angle display. The gem faceting tools most recommended for working with all sorts of precious gemstones and making highquality designer jewelry. The diamcalc and gemadviser programs help you visualize and adjust gem properties to maximize impact. A welcome to the wonderful world of amateur gemstone faceting. I am teaching my 15 yr old daughter how to facet and she needs her own machine in order to practice. Manufacturers of the worlds finest faceting equipment are you ready to make a purchase. Website of the bog optimization program see section 15. Faceting makes the stones sparkle and shows off their color. The contents of the course include information on techniques for the cutting and faceting of gemstones, basic gemmological information to permit recognition of the material to be cut, analysis of the cutting diagrams and the gem cad software. If a computer rendering and an actual stone are displayed. Welcome to the faceting academy the best place to learn faceting precious gems for fun or profit. While the modern day ultra tec has changed considerably in other regards, the lead screw and crank approach to adjusting the elevation should look pretty familiar to those acquainted with more current ultra tec models.
This attachment is secured to the graves faceting machine and the v groove provides a steady rest for the dop spindle. This was originally a collaborative effort with laurie hall who for the past 35 years has been building production quality faceting machines for the gem cutting fields in australia. It is done in order to highlight their qualities, to remove any natural defects and give them the desired shape. Lezlie, the ultra tec i use is the type used for gem stone faceting. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
We offer a 5 to 6 day course on either machine, or 10. We offer a 5 to 6day course on either machine, or 10 days for both. Have those of you now using graves machines also used ultra tec. I have used a number of other faceting machines which have ranged from terrible to mediocre but the best i have used yet is the ultra tec. Ultra tec worlds finest faceting equipment, machines, and. Ultra tec worlds finest faceting equipment, machines. A comprehensive study of gem faceting classes around the world. Full automatic gem faceting cutting machine youtube. Includes information on gem selection, critical angles for faceting as well as details on grinding and polishing. Compare the prices and philosophies of gem faceting classes from around the world. Or do you just need to get an idea of shipping charges to your location. The v5 machine features a digital readout that tells you exactly what angle youre cutting, and many people love this feature.
All patterns on this page were written by faceters on this site. Rays enthusiasm is contagious, and if you are a student of his, you are sure to come away sharing his fascination and love of gem faceting. Explains the nature and types of gemstones and introduces the hobby of faceting. Ultra tecs classic faceting machines have become synonymous in the highend custom. How to choose the best faceting machine for your needs gem. Sep 14, 2017 full automatic gem faceting cutting machine including 3d operation software email. The ultra tec has been referred to as the bmw of faceting machines. Sometimes lapidary newsletter from ultra tec february.
The attachment is excellent for cutting a perfect girdle or for speeding preforming operations, because it. The ultra tec is probably the most wellknown faceting machine in the world. After setting up a lapidary studio in his home, he began teaching faceting classes on saturdays and later, he began 5day classes. Faceting is the craft of cutting flat, polished facets or faces on clear minerals, natural and synthetic, using a flat grinding disk called a lap. Graves, graves faceting machines ultratec, ultra tec faceting machines polymetric, polymetric faceting machines raytech, raytech shaw faceting machines omni, omni faceting machines prismatic, prismatic faceting machine facette, online manual for facette faceting machine. The head and mast are available for other bases for 1195 usd. Reg is a frequent contributor to our guild newsletter, a resource only available to our. I doubt you would be able to see a difference between 45. Gem faceting machine jade stone angle machine jewelry polisher flat grinder with locator speed adjustable 1800rpm 110v240v with mechanical handle 3. New faceting design software united states faceters guild. Ultra tec v5 classic faceting machine user manual by. Faceting and the graves machine are covered indepth. Sometimes lapidary newsletter from ultra tec december.
I wanted an easy to use, highly accurate machine incorporating the latest mechanical and digital technology. Welcome to the united states faceters guild website, open to anyone, anywhere, who is interested in the art of faceting. It is a tool that allows one to cut and polish flat spots on a stone. I am looking to find either a complete or parts for a dolbi faceting machine working or not, any model of the dolbi, i believe they were also marketed under another name but cant remember, photo shows the first of the. Thus the gems are given welldefined geometric shapes with facets of different shapes and sizes. Wanted, halls gem faceting machine and accessories. Full automatic gem faceting cutting machine including 3d operation software email. Powered by 240v permanent magnet motor, with variable speed controller. The lessons are for flat faceting using the ultra tec v5 machine, concavefantasy cutting using the ultra tec fantasy machine, or both. Welcome to the gemology online faceting diagram database. For flat faceting i use an ultra tec faceting machine. To access the diagrams, simply click on the image of the stone. The international faceting academy learn to facet precious gemstones. Here you will find searchable faceting articles, discussion forums, news and events, a searchable library of faceting diagrams, information about competitions and a list of certified faceters.
As a result i developed a little companion tool for anyone that uses faceting designs that contain lw, vol. One pro cutter told me that the main reason that angles are often given in hundredths on a faceting diagram is because gem design software tends to come up with that when numbers are crunched, not because. The ultralap is held to its support lap by a film of water in mounting the ultralap, it is placed, shiny side down, onto a waterwet surface and air. Its simple elegant design provides the faceter with the pleasure of stones. Faceting machine alignment by don rogers what is a faceting machine. Alibaba offers 11 concave faceting machines suppliers, and concave faceting machines manufacturers, distributors, factories, companies. This episode features the ultra tec v2 from california, usa. If you are interested in purchasing an ultra tec machine please contact me. Diamond specialists have processed diamonds that are graded by the clarity, color, and by the quality of the artisans facet cutting. To sum up 500 years of gem cutting technology, lets place the modern.
Height adjustments are easily made with the builtin screw. Fff has lots of space for its displays and for the presentations that make up the program. Ultra tec faceting machine international gem society. Reg is a frequent contributor to our guild newsletter, a resource only available to our members.
It contains reports on branch meetings, faceting information, competition schedules and results, articles on gemstones and up to date news on what is happening in the world of lapidary. You will learn on stateoftheart ultra tec faceting and fantasy equipment and other studio lapidary equipment. I would like to buy your ultra tech v2 faceting machine. Our voodoo magic faceting polish is known and used by serious faceting artists worldwide.
Our lesson plans are individually tailored to your current level of faceting, from beginner to fantasy faceting, and are set to accomplish your faceting goals. Professional gem tools dichroscopes, cobbing equipment and loupes ultra tec manufacturing ultra tec faceting machine create your own faceting designs in gemcad gemcad website by creator of gemcad, robert strickland bog website free gemstone optimization software by tom herbst. For more information on the history of gem cutting, please visit. It would never shut off completely and now it is starting to leak around the base after less than a year. The bearing handle of the product is connected with the support fork seat, which makes the operation handle rotate more smoothly, reduces the loss of the shaft, improves the stability of the product, and increases the. Vl is a brand new faceting machine for new and experienced users alike.
A collection of blogs related to either faceting or. Though frequently considered the best machine, every faceter who has ever lived has debated its merits. I havent used an ultratec, but for me, all i need to compare is the price. The v5 machine features a digital readout that tells you exactly what. Sometimes lapidary newsletter from ultra tec january 20. We had one tested by three people who own other brands. Faceting is the specific method of processing of transparent gems. Facet talk magazine keeps members up to date with all the activities of the guild. The vl is a classic faceting machine, which is to say that it applies flat angular faces facets a good ol faceting machine. Supplied with a set of dop sticks, transfer block, splash deflector. The attachment is excellent for cutting a perfect girdle or for speeding preforming operations, because it prevents deflection of the dop. Faceting news steve sweetman ultra tec faceting uk. Celebrating 55 years of excellence and prizewinning performance for 2020 we are pleased to introduce the vl classic faceting machine to join our lapidary product line. W3, pw, etc parameters to make it easier to determine the maximum size that can be gained from a particular piece of rough.
Ultra tec will be in the tgms, in the convention center, feb. Your current v2 or v5 faceting mast as shown in the photo below, provides z. The home of robert stricklands excellent gemcad and gemray programs. All will turn out faceted gems but the ease and accuracy of operation varies enormously. To view the image upclose, click on the small pictureinpicture icon in the lowerright corner. At left is a picture of an ultra tec faceting machine head the view is close up from the operators side. In a word, such software has revolutionized the world of gem creation, allowing even rank amateurs to try their hand at design, or at least to optimize their cutting angles for top performance. Lapidary news from ultra tec julyl2018 constant contact. Heres gary in our machine software, at the cnc machining center that was doing. We provide oneonone faceting lessons at our ithaca, ny based studio.
Ultra tec v5, the most wellknown american faceting machine. We produce and host the official facetron faceting machine videos, and we are the u. I have recently returned to faceting and i need a replacement drip tank for my ultra tec v5 faceting machine. Overall, everyone was impressed with the quality and accuracy of the machine. Ultra tec v5 classic faceting machine user manual by ultra. The patriot faceting machine is a new and improved version of the omni faceting machine. Sierra gems has the everyday lowest price and widest selections of ultra tec v5 classic faceting machine.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. It is possible to facet a stone using nothing more than a flat rock that is harder than the stone to be cut, and your hand. Hitech diamond 6 alluneed lapidary rock mineral grinding polishing machine includes accessory kit. I would like to buy your ultratech v2 faceting machine. Australian facetors guild limited about faceting machines. The moretti takes even longer to remove all of the tiny scratches. Get the lowest price on ultra tec v5 classic faceting machine. Diamonds and gems are cut by a gemstone cutting machine into one of the standard cuts or shapes, and are then faceted using specialized lapidary equipment. Since then, the program has developed continuously. Ultra tec v5 classic faceting machine at the lowest prices. Ive had a few days available between contracts so i used it to explore some new software development tools i purchased recently. A new software program has just become available to faceters who choose to create a faceting diagram for their own use or wish to share it with other faceters, called gem cut studio.
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