Thanks to all who replied. I hate to admit it(especially to my wife) but I think that i need an AC unit like a Dynasty. On de-ox silver(the alloy we use) arc and heat are perfect but seems to form an oxide coating just like trying to tig aluminum with a dc output.Other than getting an ac unit is it ...

Firstly, I am brand new to this forum, let me say howdy to everyone. I own a Silver Jewelry Manufacturing Company. I have been trying to determine how to fuse sterling silver to fill some casting pits in pieces. I know my options are laser, pulse welder,like PUK, or Orion,but expense seems overkill....

Firstly, I am brand new to this forum, let me say howdy to everyone. I own a Silver Jewelry Manufacturing Company. I have been trying to determine how to fuse sterling silver to fill some casting pits in pieces. I know my options are laser, pulse welder,like PUK, or Orion,but expense seems overkill....