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Old 27 October 2023, 08:14 AM   #1
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laser welding on hollow center links?

Has anyone ever had laser welding done on a damaged bracelet link? What if it's a hollow center link?
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Old 27 October 2023, 08:20 AM   #2
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Has anyone ever had laser welding done on a damaged bracelet link? What if it's a hollow center link?
Rolliworks does it all the time. Works good
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Old 27 October 2023, 10:19 AM   #3
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Personally never had Laser welding done on a bracelet link, but it can be good option for repairing damaged links, even if they are hollow center links.
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Old 27 October 2023, 10:50 AM   #4
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Rolliworks is who to contact if you want it done right....
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Has anyone ever had laser welding done on a damaged bracelet link? What if it's a hollow center link?
Cheaper to replace the link.
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