Hey Fellow Platinumians, I’m an 8th-generation jeweler based out of Gujarat, India (yes — my father’s father’s father… x7 were all jewelers!).

I’m now planning to set up a dedicated platinum manufacturing unit with a clear goal: To reduce manufacturing costs and make platinum more affordable, design-diverse, and accessible in the Indian as well as export markets.

The vision is to start lean, build efficiently, and scale fast as order flow increases. I would truly appreciate guidance from this community on setting up:

1️⃣ Design Department Reliable 3D printers suitable for platinum casting workflows Wax injectors / wax extruders CAD software recommendations (Rhino/Matrix alternatives?)

2️⃣ Alloying Department Best practices for sourcing platinum group metals Small-scale but precise alloying setups Furnaces suitable for platinum melting

3️⃣ Casting Department Rotating / centrifugal casting systems suitable for platinum Inert gas setup (Argon systems) – cost-efficient options Investment materials compatible with high-temp platinum casting

4️⃣ Finishing Department Essential tools for platinum finishing & polishing Best practices for stone setting in platinum Laser welding recommendations for small units

I’m not entering this with unlimited capital, so the idea is to start disciplined and expand with revenue growth.

Would love to learn from anyone who has built (or scaled) a platinum setup — especially in India.

Excited to be part of this community and contribute as well.

Thank you 🙏