Cold rolling is a process by which metal is passed through rollers at temperatures below its recrystallization temperatures. The metal is compressed and squeezed, increasing the yield strength and hardness of the metal. Cold rolling of metal strip is a special segment within the metalworking industry. What is the differenceRead More →

The Federal Trade Commission allows the use of the terms “rolled gold plate,” “R.G.P” or “gold overlay” on items with lower thicknesses of gold than are required for “gold-filled.” An example would be an item stamped as “1/40 10kt RGP” meaning that the object is plated with 10kt gold atRead More →