Method of forming chain links
AssigneeAvraham Moshe Rosenwasser
InventorsDavid Rosenwasser, Avraham Moshe Rosenwasser
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Abstract
Several methods of forming links for use with the creation of rope chains is disclosed, whereby the outer peripheries of such links are contoured prior to assembly into rope chains. In one embodiment, the wire used in the formation of intertwinable links is contoured and then cut into individual, pre-contoured links. In another embodiment, the outer periphery of non-contoured links are individually contoured prior to the intertwining of such links to form actual rope chains. In another embodiment, individual links are collectively contoured, preferably after arrangement on a support such as a mandril. Such contouring can be accomplished by hand, machine or the like.
Claims10
A method of producing chain links suitable for use in making jewelry chains comprising the steps of:
- a) providing at least one chain link having an inner periphery, an outer periphery and a thickness,
- b) providing a mandril having an outer periphery,
- c) arranging said at least one chain link on said mandril, and
- d) contouring the outer periphery of said at least one chain link while said at least one chain link is arranged on said mandril,
- e) said contouring comprising the creation of X number of facets disposed around said outer periphery of said at least one chain link, X having a value that is greater than 8.
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