The Helix features a robust set of functions creating the perfect weld every time. A 1mm tungsten electrode protrudes from the ergonomic stylus, machined from solid billet aluminum and connected to the pulse-arc weld body via a flexible hose while maintaining enough durability for an easy flow of argon to protect against oxidation. The Sunstone Circle Plan Protection is subscription-based. You will pay a small fee each month, and your welder will remain covered. This plan comes with a forever warranty for as long as you are enrolled. You will receive a replacement welder if needed, or a loaner welder if yours needs maintenance, all at no cost. This model is ergonomically built for comfort during long working hours. The design allows you to adjust the height of the microscope and welding chamber from approximately 50″H to 53″H to accommodate your specific height. Cons: If you still aren’t sure if purchasing this machine is the right choice for you, consider some of the following Zapp Welder alternatives: The Permanent Jewelry Expo (PJX) is the only meeting of its kind with a mission to promote permanent jewelry and raise the tide for everyone.MicroWeld is a more intimate, hands-on meeting and the only jewelry welding conference in the world. Both conferences, organized by Sunstone, provide much-needed education and networking for the industry. Sunstone also created a 17-step permanent jewelry training video series that’s free to everyone. Can you think of any other company so dedicated to building the permanent jewelry industry?

Looking to get everything in one kit to get started? Try the Helix Starter Kit. This kit includes everything in the basic bundle plus the following- While the Orion PJ is much more expensive than the Zapp, it does perform faster than the Zapp, which can help save you time. Purchasing the PJ versus the Zapp will allow you to perform more permanent jewelry services in less time. The Neutec® PulsePoint™ Studio™ Plus 150 comes with a built-in USB port that allows you to share the ideal settings needed for any task precisely and immediately. Cons:

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A detachable stylus is a plus for pop-ups. The Zapp Plus stylus will detach from the welder, allowing you to add an optional extension, providing as much as nine feet of stylus reach. The extension makes light work of anklets. The Helix stylus does not detach from the welder. With the Zapp, you can choose an energy setting between 3 to 10 Joules in single Joule increments, which is just the right amount of energy to close most fine chain styles and jump rings. The Zapp is argon-ready and can connect to any argon source in seconds, such as the Argon Mini from Sunstone, for cleaner, stronger welding results that boost customer satisfaction. The Zapp uses Sunstone’s high-quality tungsten electrodes, known for delivering consistent welding results. A Beginner's Welder

No work piece is too small or too big. With advanced models, you can dial the power down to as little as 0.2 Joules (Ws) or leverage as much as 200 Joules (Ws) for larger jobs. Multiple Weld Speeds

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Fair, farmers markets, and home parties seem to have the biggest return. Or add permanent jewelry to your existing jewelry studio, beauty shop, boutique, tattoo or piercing studio. Trending. Everyone Wants One! Style. The Helix contains an on-demand argon flow feature which only releases a pre-determined amount of argon through the tip of the welding stylus when needed. This feature prevents argon from leaking, eliminating waste. Thanks to an innovative solenoid, the argon tube flows from the argon regulator at a constant rate with very little turbulence, for pinpoint accuracy when in use. While argon can help to deliver a better environment for the weld quality, it is not necessary. The Helix can work without argon - and it is ready to accept argon if you chose to add this later on. How do I operate the Permanent Jewelry Welder? Grounding Pliers - 1 set of unique, innovative grounding pliers to easily hold the jump rings while welding With more than 15 years of micro welding experience, our team of experts can help you resolve any welding challenge.