How sterling silver flatware and silverware is made

Sterling Silver Flatware - How It's Made

Sterling silverware is created with a superb attention to detail. Below, I've summarized the processes involved in crafting fine sterling silverware.

1) Blanking - A piece of sterling silver is "blanked" according to the approximate dimensions of the final product, determined by pattern and type of piece.

2) Grade Roll #1 - For a spoon, the "breakdown cross roll" will stretch the silver into the appropriate width for the spoon. The "breakdown grade roll" will stretch the entire piece by 50%.

3) Grade Roll #2 - The "finish grade roll" will stretch the entire piece by 100%.
Sterling silver flatware manufacturing process

4) Cut Out - Excess material is removed during the cutout process, to be prepared for the striking stage.

5) Striking Die - The pattern's details are imprinted through several striking dies in a hammer press.

6) Finishing - Excess silver is trimmed from the flatware, which is then buffed, polished, inspected, and weighed. If any defects are found, the piece is remelted.

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Sterling silverware is created with a superb attention to detail. Below, I've summarized the processes involved in crafting fine sterling silverware. 1) Blanking - A piece of sterling silver is "blanked" according to the approximate dimensions of the final product, determined by pattern and type of piece. 2) Grade Roll #1 - For a spoon, the "breakdown cross roll" will stretch the silver into the appropriate width for the spoon. The "breakdown grade roll" will stretch the entire piece by 50%. 3) Grade Roll #2 - The "finish grade roll" will stretch the entire piece by 100%.
4) Cut Out - Excess material is removed during the cutout process, to be prepared for the striking stage. 5) Striking Die - The pattern's details are imprinted through several striking dies in a hammer press. 6) Finishing - Excess silver is trimmed from the flatware, which is then buffed, polished, inspected, and weighed. If any defects are found, the piece is remelted.
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