MECHANO-GALVANIC POLISHING

1st & 2nd STEP

GOLD
SILVER
BRASS

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 Hispana de
Maquinaria
The company was founded on 1967 and manufactures machinery for jewelry
sector. Our main lines are:

• CASTING. Our company offers a huge line of machinery for all casting
procedures: Investment mixers, Burnout furnace, Melting machines,
etc.

• 3D PRINTERS. Manufacturing of 3D printers with DLP system.

• G-LINE FOR POLISHING. We have developed a mechano-galvanic

system which achieves an exceptional finishing, also in very difficult
insides, which respects the geometry of the pieces. This system has
been internationally recognized.

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Index

1. Introduction of the system

2. Basis of 1st STEP
3. Basis of 2nd STEP
4. Quality obtained with the process
5. Comparison with mechanic systems
6. G-Line Machines
7. Process
8. Polishing cost
9. Capacity of production
10. Installation G-Line

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 1. Introduction of the system

PMG- EN-
GP-G10 SP-211 EN-34 EN-44
130 442
Vicenza Vicenza Vicenza Vicenza
Vicenza 2010 2012 2013 2016 Vicenza
2006 2018

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 1. Introduction of the system

Particles The
The contacts
contacts make
make
Anodic Particles (and
(and
Anodic –– cathodic
cathodic Organized
Organized and
and thin
thin brushes) ionic
ionic transfer
transfer
current passivation layer brushes) break the
break the between
current passivation layer layer
layer between anode
anode and
and
cathode
cathode

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1. Introduction of the system

G-Line needs a conductive material to allow the polishing process.

As:
• Stones are not conductive
• Enamels are not conductive
They are not affected at all for this mechano-galvanic polishing
process.

Enamel
Stones in place
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1. Introduction of the system

With this polishing system is possible to:

↑ Quality
↓ Cost

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2. Basis of 1st STEP
a) Open models

1. Particles
2. Surface of the piece processed
3. Pasivating layer

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2. Basis of 1st STEP
a) Open models

The big plastic particles follow accurately

the design so 1st step is perfect for grinding:
• Keeping angles
• Following flats, concaves, etc. surfaces

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2. Basis of 1st STEP
a) Open models

Casting 1st STEP

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2. Basis of 1st STEP
b) Close angles and filigrees

1. Particles
2. Surface of the piece processed
3. Pasivating layer

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2. Basis of 1st STEP
b) Close angles and filigrees

Particles cannot reach the insides, so

in consequence the process will only
remove metal from the upper surface;
reducing the peaks until the lines disappear.

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2. Basis of 1st STEP
b) Close angles and filigrees

Casting 1st STEP

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2. Basis of 1st STEP

In resume, particles will not be able to reach the intrinsic parts

so it will only grind the exterior surface of the piece. The
insides cannot be grinded (particles will not touch) so they
will be only brightened.

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3. Basis of 2nd STEP
a) Open models

1. Small resins
2. Surface of the piece processed
3. Pasivating layer

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3. Basis of 2nd STEP
a) Open models

The small resins follow accurately the roughness

so 2nd STEP is not very recommended for open
models. It will take too much time to decrease
the rugosity of those parts, and the reached
result will not be smooth as in 1st STEP.

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3. Basis of 2nd STEP
b) Close angles and filigrees

1. Small resins
2. Surface of the piece processed
3. Pasivating layer

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3. Basis of 2nd STEP
b) Close angles and filigrees

The small resins follow accurately the design so

2nd STEP is perfect for grinding:
• Keeping angles.
• Following close surfaces and intrinsic parts of
the model.
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3. Basis of 2nd STEP

Casting 2nd STEP

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3. Basis of 2nd STEP

Casting 2nd STEP

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3. Basis of 2nd STEP

In resume, small resins will not only touch to the outside parts,
instead of also grind and polish all the insides, recessed
areas, filigree and parts with stones casted in place.

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4. Quality obtained with the
process
In a bad initial surface, it is not possible to reach a superb
quality.

For bad surfaces and casting problems, the pieces needs a

Previous Selective Grinding before starting the polishing
process with G-Line.

FOTO DEFECTES ABANS I DESPRES PROCES D’UN DEFECTE

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4. Quality obtained with the
process

Thanks to the use of G-Line process, it is possible

to reach a final extraordinary surface, needing
only a light buffing / burnishing at the end, in
order to obtain a better shine on the piece
surface.

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4. Quality obtained with the
process

Before G-Line (x5000) 3 minutes process (x5000)

10 minutes process (x5000) 15 minutes process (x5000)

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4. Quality obtained with the
process

G-Line respects the geometry of the model,

avoiding that sharp angles get rounded.

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4. Quality obtained with the
process

Before G-Line (x100) 3 minutes process (x100)

10 minutes process (x100) 15 minutes process (x100)

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4. Quality obtained with the
process

1st STEP 2nd STEP

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4. Quality obtained with the
process

CASTING 1st + 2nd STEP

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5. Comparison with mechanic
systems

Mechanical systems G-Line (1st + 2nd STEP)

Round edges. Follows the shape of the piece,
respecting the model.

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5. Comparison with mechanic
systems

Mechanical systems G-Line (1st + 2nd STEP)

Does not touch concave areas and Follows the shape of the piece.
round edges.

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 5. Comparison with mechanic
systems

Mechanical systems G-Line (1st STEP) G-Line (2nd STEP)

Does not penetrate in Better penetration in Reaches all insides and
corners corners corners

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6. G-Line machines
For each metal and STEP, it is necessary to use different:
- Machines
- Compounds

SILVER WHITE GOLD

GOLD
BRASS (13% PD)

1st STEP 1st STEP 2nd STEP

2nd STEP 2nd STEP

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6. G-Line machines
SILVER & BRASS

• PMG-130
• PMG-200
1st STEP • GP-G10S

• SP-211
• EN-34
2nd STEP

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6. G-Line machines
SILVER & BRASS  1st STEP

PMG-130
&
PMG- 200

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6. G-Line machines
SILVER & BRASS  1st STEP

GP-G10S
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6. G-Line machines
SILVER & BRASS  2nd STEP

SP-211
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6. G-Line machines
SILVER & BRASS  2nd STEP

EN-34
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6. G-Line machines
GOLD

• GP-G10

1st STEP

• EN-442
• EN-44
2nd STEP • EN-34

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6. G-Line machines
GOLD  1st STEP

GP-G10
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6. G-Line machines
GOLD  2nd STEP

EN-442

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6. G-Line machines
GOLD  2nd STEP

EN-44

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6. G-Line machines
GOLD  2nd STEP

EN-34
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6. G-Line machines

WHITE GOLD WITH 13%PD

• EN-442T Pd
• EN-442S Pd
2nd STEP • EN-44 Pd

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 6. G-Line machines
WHITE GOLD WITH 13%PD

EN-442T Pd
• 2 working tanks for PD

EN-442S Pd
• 1 working tank for PD
• 1 working tank for gold alloys

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6. G-Line machines
WHITE GOLD WITH 13%PD

EN-44 Pd

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7. Process
Stamping Casting

Removing matt
& oxides

Previous selective grinding

1st STEP
2nd STEP
Short buffing

Light buffing
or substitute Ultrasonic cleaning

Drying

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8. Polishing cost
With G-Line we do not pretend to substitute 100% manual
working. We always advise to do two different hand labors on the
pieces processed with G-Line:

1) Before processing
It is necessary to remove the faults of the piece like sprue,
splashes, split line, fins, marks, porous areas, etc. in order to
decrease the processing time. We call to this process:
Selective Previous Grinding

2) After processing
Only a small buffing for giving the final finishing to the piece.

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8. Polishing cost

Buffing (5 - 20%)

Selective manual grinding (5 - 30%)

G-Line system (50 - 90%)

Polishing time

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8. Polishing cost
As explained before, depending on the initial surface of the piece
(and the Selective Previous Grinding), the model processed and the
alloy the polishing time might change. This times are only an
approximation for this SILVER model.
CASTING 1st STEP 2nd STEP

20’ 40’

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8. Polishing cost
As explained before, depending on the initial surface of the piece
(and the Selective Previous Grinding), the model processed and the
alloy the polishing time might change. This times are only an
approximation for this GOLD model.
CASTING 1st STEP 2nd STEP

60’ 90’

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8. Polishing cost

The polishing cost for piece depends on the

machine, but the medium price per piece is
approximately:

0.07€/piece

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9. Capacity of production

EN-34 rack for 14 pieces

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9. Capacity of production

SILVER & BRASS 1st STEP

PMG-130
MACHINE GP-G10S
PMG-200
HOOKS / RACK 23 45 13 23 33
NUMBER OF RACKS 3 2
TOTAL HOOKS 69 135 26 46 66

SILVER & BRASS 2nd STEP

MACHINE SP-211 EN-34
HOOKS / RACK 13 23 33 9 14 21
NUMBER OF 2 1
RACKS
TOTAL HOOKS 26 46 36 9 14 21
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9. Capacity of production

GOLD 1st STEP

MACHINE GP-G10
HOOKS / RACK 13 23 33
NUMBER OF RACKS 2
TOTAL HOOKS 26 46 66

GOLD 2nd STEP

MACHINE EN-442 EN-44 EN-34
HOOKS / 13 23 33 13 23 33 9 14 21
RACK
NUMBER OF
2 1 1
RACKS
TOTAL 26 46 36 13 23 33 9 14 21
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 9. Capacity of production

One piece in 1 hook

Multiple pieces in 1 hook

Multiple hooks
for 1 piece
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10. Installation G-Line

G-Line for SILVER & BRASS

PMG-130 + SP-211

1st + 2nd STEP

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10. Installation G-Line

G-Line for SILVER & BRASS

GP-G10S + SP-211

1st + 2nd STEP

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10. Installation G-Line

G-Line for GOLD

GP-G10 + EN-442

1st + 2nd STEP

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10. Installation G-Line

G-Line for GOLD

GP-G10 + EN-44

1st + 2nd STEP

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«Thanks for your kindly attention»

Hispana de Maquinaria, S.A.

Can Cuiàs 24 – P.I. Can Cuiàs
08110 Montcada i Reixac
Barcelona
España

Tel: +34 933 091 707

Email: hispana@hispanspain.com
Website: www.hispanaspain.com
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