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Vortex Model 05
200 W fibre laser welder for jewellery repair — claw work, sizing and chain joins beside set stones.
USD 12,500
Price as of 30 August 2026
Catalogue enquiry · No online payment · Delivery and installation worldwide
At a glance
- 200 W fibre source covers claw repair, sizing, chain joins and porosity filling
- Independently adjustable pulse width, frequency and spot size, saved as presets
- Small heat-affected zone — work beside set stones without unsetting them
- No flashlamp to replace: running cost is argon and eyewear
- Wavelength-rated eyewear and interlocked working aperture supplied
About the Vortex Model 05
The Vortex Model 05 is a bench laser welder built around the work a jewellery workshop actually turns away: a broken claw on a set ring, a snapped chain next to a pearl, porosity in a fresh casting, a sizing on a piece that cannot be heated as a whole.
A 200 W fibre source covers the full range of routine repair, but the specification that matters day to day is how far down it will go. Pulse width, frequency and spot size are set independently and saved as presets, so a jeweller moves between a fine, shallow weld near a heat-sensitive stone and a deeper structural join without re-learning the machine each time.
Fibre sources have no flashlamp to replace, which removes the main recurring maintenance cost of the older lamp-pumped machines. Running costs come down to argon shielding gas and eyewear. The unit ships with wavelength-rated protective eyewear and an interlocked working aperture.
Specifications
| Laser type | Pulsed fibre |
|---|---|
| Average power | 200 W |
| Wavelength | 1064 nm |
| Pulse width | Adjustable |
| Pulse frequency | Adjustable |
| Spot size | Adjustable |
| Presets | Saveable per job type |
| Viewing | Stereo microscope with cross-hair alignment |
| Shielding gas | Argon, delivered to the weld point |
| Cooling | [TO CONFIRM: integrated or external chiller] |
| Power supply | [TO CONFIRM: supply voltage and frequency for your market] |
| Safety | Interlocked working aperture; wavelength-rated eyewear supplied |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | [TO CONFIRM: dimensions] |
| Net weight | [TO CONFIRM: weight] |
| Warranty | [TO CONFIRM: warranty period] |
| Lead time | [TO CONFIRM: lead time] |
Specifications are subject to change. Confirm the current build with us before ordering.
Vortex Model 05 — questions
Can the Vortex Model 05 weld next to a set stone?
Yes — that is the main reason to own one. The heat-affected zone is small and localised, so claws and settings can be repaired in place. Heat-sensitive stones still need a low, controlled setting, which is why fine adjustment at the bottom of the power range matters.
Does it weld silver?
It does, but fine silver and high-purity gold reflect a large share of the beam and are harder to start a weld on than platinum or karat alloys. If silver is a large part of your work, ask us to demonstrate on silver before you order.
What are the running costs?
Argon shielding gas, and replacement eyewear if it is damaged. A fibre source has no flashlamp, so there is no equivalent to the periodic lamp replacement that lamp-pumped YAG welders require.
What training is needed?
A jeweller with bench experience is usually productive on routine repairs within a day. Installation includes operator training on setting up presets for the metals and job types you handle.
Is 200 W enough, or should I go higher?
200 W covers the great majority of jewellery repair. Higher power is worth it mainly if you consistently weld heavy sections. How finely a machine can be turned down matters more for jewellery than how high it goes.
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Talk to us
Ask a question before you buy
Tell us your shop size, your power supply and what you melt or test in a day. We will tell you which machine fits — including when the answer is the cheaper one.
- Showroom
- 7425 Jefferson AvenueMoreno Valley, CAUnited States
- Hours
- Monday – Saturday: 10:00–19:00Sunday: Closed
Vortex Model 05
USD 12,500