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How CAD and CAM Are Changing Jewelry Manufacturing

For jewelry design manufacturers like Fulcol that specialize in custom jewelry, mastering CAD/CAM technology means faster response to customer needs, less material waste, and ensuring the accuracy of each product.
How CAD and CAM Are Changing Jewelry Manufacturing
SoftwareApplicable scenariosLearning difficulty
RhinoGoldSuitable for beginners, rich plug-ins⭐⭐
MatrixGoldIndustry standard, supports complex designs⭐⭐⭐
ZBrushGood at organic textures (such as animal and flower carvings)⭐⭐⭐⭐
BlenderFree, but the learning curve is steep⭐⭐⭐
  • Sketch import: Scan the hand-drawn draft or draw the outline directly in the software.
  • Basic modeling: Use NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Spline) or polygon modeling to build the main body.
  • Detailed engraving: Add textures, inlays, engravings, etc.
  • Size calibration: Ensure that the inner diameter of the ring, chain width, etc. meet the actual wearing requirements.
jewelry CAD modeling
Process typeTypical equipmentApplication scenario
Micro CNC millingRoland MDX-540, DMG MORI CMX MiniPrototyping wax model, metal blank preliminary processing
Electrical discharge moldingSodick, Mitsubishi EDMedComplex hollowing, titanium alloy, difficult to process high hardness materials
3D printingCarbon, FormlabsResin wax model, plastic model, rapid prototyping (RP)
Laser meltingEOS M 100, RenishawMetal powder direct printing (DMLS/SLM), suitable for complex casting molds
3D CAD
  • CAD is the designer’s brush (responsible for creative design)
  • CAM is the craftsman’s tool (responsible for physical production)
LinkFile formatFunction
CAD.3dm, .prt, .jewmod, etc.Save the original editable design
Export.STL, .OBJTriangular mesh model for CAM processing
CAM.NC, .GcodeMachine-readable instructions for driving machine tools
  • Designer (CAD): Complete the creative model and check the structural reliability.
  • Process engineer (CAM): Generate processing strategy based on material and machine characteristics.
  • Machine operator: Execute the processing program and monitor the processing quality.
  • Quality inspection and post-processing: burr removal, polishing, coating or electroplating process.
CAD and CAM in jewelry manufacturing
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