If you are active and wear jewelry there is a chance that injury may occur. Taking off jewelry for work or physical activity is a smart move. It can sometimes be very difficult to remove safely.
Rings can be a very dicey situation if your finger is injured. The best thing to do is lubricate the area around the ring and remove it before the swelling starts. If already swelled try ice and elevation, then lubricate and try removing again. The next step is having a medical professional remove it with a saw.
You may have been told thet titanium rings are a bad choice because they can’t be cut like a traditional ring. This is not the case at all. Hospitals have been removing titanium rings for years and with no more difficulty than other rings. Don’t let this stop you from buying titanium rings.
I have been successful in cutting through all grades of titanium using a Dremel tool using a cut-off disc. For Safety Professionals, ring cutters can be purchased from emergency medical suppliers. If you are prepared with the right tool, proper action can be critical to the injury. Seek professional help as soon as possible.
Mens wedding bands and mens jewelry rings can be cut using standard jewelry ring cutters as well. These are available within the industry. A cut-off wheel easily penetrates titanium grade 6-4 quickly and easily. With any cutting process, sharpness and quality of cutting edge determines the quickness of the cut-off.
If you are thinking of cutting off your ring at home you should reconsider. Many people have severely injured themselves doing this. I have seen a friend try and use bolt cutters and ended up in the hospital. May as well go to the right place from the start.
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