How to Calculate the Metal Weight of CAD Models in Rhino

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Don't Wait for the Weight

Calculating the metal weight of your CAD models before production

By Darla Alvarez, GIA Jewelry Design and Technology Instructor

It’s important to know the metal weight of CAD models before production to meet anticipated costs or provide estimates. Fortunately, this is an easy process as long as we keep a few things in mind along the way.