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Full Product Review of The Zapp Micro Welder by Sunstone Engineering
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
- Sunstone Engineering, producer of the leading permanent jewelry welder , the Orion mPulse 30, and the PJ, has introduced this latest model of arc pulse micro welder to be much more affordable (priced at $999 USD) primarily for the permanent jewelry welding.
The purpose of this review is to see whether it can do the job it needs to do and how it compares to other product offerings.
The model is an "advance model" (first batch prototype - actual machine will be white with a silver stylus - but functions will be identical).
In this video I share:
- Overview and what is included in the price
- Assembly
- Test weld for different thicknesses of jump rings (from most popular for permanent jewelry to very thick 16 gauge 1.6mm wire)
- Value comparison to other Sunstone brands
- Value comparison to no name brands
- Who should and shouldn't buy the Zapp
Where to Buy: The Zapp welders are made in the USA, and will be fully on the market by mid-September 2023.
Stones And Findings is a premier licensed distributor for Orion Micro Welders. You can purchase it here 👉 stonesandfindings.com/?s=zapp... FREE SHIPPING in USA and Canada ✈️ 🌎 If you are located elsewhere, you can email me and I'll find the licensed reseller in your country.
About us: Stones And Findings is a wholesaler of premium jewellery components. We supply many stores that weld permanent bracelets. Our chains and components are high quality and well made (all 925 silver chains are made in Italy and gold filled chains are American). You can shop our extensive collection online at wholesale prices by first creating an account (you do not need a business license). You will get instant access to prices and shopping cart at the bottom of this page:stonesandfindings.com/my-acco...
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Start
00:10 Overview
01:11 What's in the box?
04:24 Zapp Assembly
07:02 Electrode Assembly
08:39 Jump rings for test welding
09:23 26ga Jump Ring Test
10:55 24ga Jump Ring Test
11:44 22ga Jump Ring Test
13:02 18ga Jump Ring Test
14:37 16ga Jump Ring Test
16:55 Comparison with mPulse and PJ
19:45 Comparison
22:23 Comparison with no name brands
28:34 Who should be buying it?
31:50 End
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Full disclosure
My name is Dana and I filmed this as a message to my boutique customers from when I was a wholesaler of finished jewellery across Canada and USA. I bought an arc welder for jewelry manufacturing years ago. I have been wholesaling jewelry components to other jewelry designers and makers for the last 16 years, when I started Stones And Findings. In May of 2023 I became a dealer for Sunstone Micro Welders.
About us: Stones And Findings is a wholesaler of premium jewellery components. We supply many stores that weld permanent bracelets. Our chains and components are high quality and well made (all 925 silver chains are made in Italy and gold filled chains are American).
You can shop our extensive collection online at wholesale prices by first creating an account (you do not need a business license). You will get instant access to prices and shopping cart at the bottom of this page:stonesandfindings.com/my-acco...
Note on Micro Welder I have used in this video:
Orion Micro Welder mPulse 30 is made by Sunstone Engineering, in the USA. Stones And Findings is a premier licensed distributor for Orion Micro Welders.
You can purchase it here 👉 bit.ly/orion-micro-welder-sf
FREE SHIPPING in USA and Canada ✈️
🌎 If you are located elsewhere, you can email me and I'll find the licensed reseller in your country.
Thank you so much! Very helpful and I'll checkout your chains for the future.
Thank you for watching, this comment and your support!
I love this thank you.
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting.
This is helpful information! Thank you! Can you please include the link / video to the ADL typed option you referenced? I’m very interested in what you were going to share to that end. 😊 Thanks for all you do!
Sure thing! ua-cam.com/video/EbvzxmdIap8/v-deo.html
This was really helpful thank you. Could it also be used for anklets, or adding charms to bracelets?
Yes you can! I have made videos for all of these.
Hi Dana! Your videos are great! Thanks for all the information. How can one purchase a blue Zapp?
Hi Kelli! Thank you for this note - I am happy to read you like my videos!!
Blue Zapp - do you mean the original one in my video? That was just a prototype. When the actual production came out, they changed it to white.
You can decorate yours to whatever you want. THey have decals with all sorts of prints, for the new mPulse, but you can cut it. Alternatively, you can find decal film at Michael's (or craft supply store). You can remove it and it won't damage your machine.
Hello,
When welding gold, does pulse welding introduce any additional material to the part being welded, or does it merely connect the gold material without adding extra substance?
Also, is it essential for the wire to be made of gold? Thank you
Welding does not use solder, so it does not add any other materials. There might be oxidation, especially if you do not use argon gas. However, spot welding is so small, unlike industrial fabrication, that it won't be weak or have lots of byproducts from the process.
The wire should be solid gold rather than plated or gold filled IF you are balling the ends. But if you are welding simple jump rings, many people use gold filled. A small dot, the size of 1/2 a poppyseed will darken over time because the metal underneath will have been exposed when fused.
Hello, this review was great!!! Can this be used by itself without the argon gas or plugged into an outlet for permanent jewelry?
Thank you! Yes, you can use it without argon gas.
I posted this video about argon - welding with and without, and also the set up and refill.
ua-cam.com/video/lkS1-k8KKWQ/v-deo.html
@@stonesandfindings thank you so much!!! Still learning and your videos are super helpful 🥰
I got a 3 year warranty on an no name machine. Everyone should use a barrier when welding to protect skin.The electrical tape is because the handset isnt painted black like the sunstone machines and thus provides insulation like the black coating does.
3 yr warranty is excellent.
Is the Crozat (co-cr wire) wire also weldable? 0.7mm to 1mm wire.
I had to look up what Crozat means. It's a dental part. If that's the one you're referring to, I think you're better to go with the Asian machine (large grey box) - that is made for the dental industry, not jewelry, so I would imagine that machine would work perfectly for you.
Do you think we could use .5mm electrode or only 1mm ? My chains are mainly dainty and i use 2.5 jump ring mostly…
yes, most definitely. I have used the fine electrode and you just adjust the power to suit.
This was very helpful but I have a question. Does it use Argon gas? I see it is sold sometimes with an Argon gas regulator.
You can use argon gas with this. In my filming, I do not use argon, just to show the effect. The Zapp is argon ready.
@@stonesandfindingswhen do I need argon gas ?
@@nkongrande8041 stainless steel and maybe gold filled. if you dont have argon it might leave the piece a little black but it usually wipes off with your finger. hope that helps
@@roberthunter5728 thank you
Hi Dana! What joule setting did you use when welding the 22 ga jump ring?
Hi Sophia! It depends on the metal. I've created charts with different gauges and metals, and with and without argon gas:
stonesandfindings.com/free-resources-page-pj-jewelry-making-information/optimal-power-setting-for-micro-welding/
@@stonesandfindings got it! Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge and experience!
Hello, will stainless steel jump rings work?
Yes it will. Essentially, it can weld any metals that conduct electricity.
Is this a dual voltage or only 110/115volt?
Yes, it is 110, but all you need is an inexpensive travel converter to plug into the socket that is standard in your country.
My welding is not working. I just received it and did a few test welds. Turned it off to adjust the electrodes and now it will not turn on. Has anyone had this issue? I literally did about 7 welds. Help
Hi Tammy,
I have heard of this before. I know you didn't purchase the welder through us, but I think I can help.
If you have checked all the plugs (I know, eye roll, but just in case!), and try turning on the power. Does the light go on? If it does, please let me know what happens when you try welding?
I don't check comments frequently. It's better to email me dana@stonesandfindings.com and refresh my memory of convo on UA-cam. I will advise you.
Alternatively, contact the dealer you purchased it from. If it's any defect, they will have Sunstone courier a replacement welder to you immediately. Sunstone service is that good. We would have done the same if you bought it through us and I would video with you.
Either way, we will get you sorted and welding!!!
Chat soon.
Best
Dana
Hi, what is the material of the jump rings you are welding?
I am welding 925 silver and gold filled. This machine works with any metal that conducts electricity.
@@stonesandfindings I just ordered this same machine but I have the Amazon no-name brand welder and was not having success welding gold plated jump rings
@@stonesandfindings HI, for the metal should i used different electrodes?
How we can buy this product
We are a certified dealer of Sunstone welders and we sell this online: stonesandfindings.com/?s=zapp&post_type=product
You have to register an account with a postal address in order to get an idea of shipping cost, unless you are in USA/Can (in which case, we provide free shipping).
Price please
It is US$999. They make several different models. I have created a chart listing the functionalities and features of each, along with their respective prices for comparison:
stonesandfindings.com/free-resources-page-pj-jewelry-making-information/micro-welder-comparison-chart/
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The Zapp micro welder is made in the USA. The price is US$999 + sales tax in your state/province. We ship around the world using DHL.
If you need any further information, such as cost of shipping, please email us with specific questions and your postal address:
sales@stonesandfindings.com
Best
Dana
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