A method of making a circular ore separation wheel, for concentration critical stategic rare earths, and preciouse metals, such as gold. The method comprising: 1) forming a base section of the circular ore separation wheel using 3D printing; 2) forming a central hole in the base section being centrally located in the circular ore separation wheel; 3) forming a plurality of teeth, using 3D printing, upon the base section, having a inner end proximate to the central hole and extending therefrom in a circularly radiating direction and having an outer end opposite the inner end with different sizes on the same length of tooth, 4) forming a plurality of micro grooves from about 4.5-0.001 mm partially along outer surfaces of the plurality of teeth extending in a direction from the inner end to the outer end of the plurality of teeth, wherein the plurality of micro grooves are formed by the 3D printing process leaving a small gap located between subsequent extruded layers at the outer surface of the plurality of teeth; and 5) forming a circumferential wall around the ore separation wheel that is proximate to the outer end of the plurality of teeth, and is proximate to the base section. And potentially manufacturing the circular ore separation wheel inside of a pre-made support section with the desired internal concave contours.

A method of making a circular ore separation wheel, for concentration critical stategic rare earths, and preciouse metals, such as gold. The method comprising: 1) forming a base section of the circular ore separation wheel using 3D printing; 2) forming a central hole in the base section being centrally located in the circular ore separation wheel; 3) forming a plurality of teeth, using 3D printing, upon the base section, having a inner end proximate to the central hole and extending therefrom in a circularly radiating direction and having an outer end opposite the inner end with different sizes on the same length of tooth, 4) forming a plurality of micro grooves from about 4.5-0.001 mm partially along outer surfaces of the plurality of teeth extending in a direction from the inner end to the outer end of the plurality of teeth, wherein the plurality of micro grooves are formed by the 3D printing process leaving a small gap located between subsequent extruded layers at the outer surface of the plurality of teeth; and 5) forming a circumferential wall around the ore separation wheel that is proximate to the outer end of the plurality of teeth, and is proximate to the base section. And potentially manufacturing the circular ore separation wheel inside of a pre-made support section with the desired internal concave contours.

Disclosed is a material separation apparatus with a circular ore separation wheel and a number of projected spiral portions, tilted towards a central hole, provided on a concave shaped interior surface. A pair of adjacent projected spiral portions forms less than 90 degree angle to create a negative draft for an upward movement of the heavy materials during rotation of the circular ore separation wheel. The central hole of the circular ore separation wheel is attached with a central hub to rotate the circular ore separation wheel to trap the collected heavy materials in between the adjacent projected spiral portions. The circular ore separation wheel is kept in a tilted position, forming a predetermined tilting angle with the vertical, is rotated at a predetermined speed to help the created negative draft to separate the heavy material(s) from a mixture of heavy and light materials fed into the circular ore separation wheel.

Disclosed is a material separation apparatus with a circular ore separation wheel and a number of projected spiral portions, tilted towards a central hole, provided on a concave shaped interior surface. A pair of adjacent projected spiral portions forms less than 90 degree angle to create a negative draft for an upward movement of the heavy materials during rotation of the circular ore separation wheel. The central hole of the circular ore separation wheel is attached with a central hub to rotate the circular ore separation wheel to trap the collected heavy materials in between the adjacent projected spiral portions. The circular ore separation wheel is kept in a tilted position, forming a predetermined tilting angle with the vertical, is rotated at a predetermined speed to help the created negative draft to separate the heavy material(s) from a mixture of heavy and light materials fed into the circular ore separation wheel.

A gold panning machine that works with or without water. A pan is attached to a transmission and motor like that in a clothes-washing machine. The transmission and motor oscillate the pan full of Gold-Bearing sand like the tub in a clothes-washing machine. The pan has a ring attached to it that prevents the gold from being thrown off by the centrifugal force caused by the oscillation. The gold concentrates in the bottom of the pan by gravity and the waste is discarded by centrifugal force.

Disclosed is a material separation apparatus with a circular ore separation wheel and a number of projected spiral portions, tilted towards a central hole, provided on a concave shaped interior surface. A pair of adjacent projected spiral portions forms less than 90 degree angle to create a negative draft for an upward movement of the heavy materials during rotation of the circular ore separation wheel. The central hole of the circular ore separation wheel is attached with a central hub to rotate the circular ore separation wheel to trap the collected heavy materials in between the adjacent projected spiral portions. The circular ore separation wheel is kept in a tilted position, forming a predetermined tilting angle with the vertical, is rotated at a predetermined speed to help the created negative draft to separate the heavy material(s) from a mixture of heavy and light materials fed into the circular ore separation wheel.

Disclosed is a material separation apparatus with a circular ore separation wheel and a number of projected spiral portions, tilted towards a central hole, provided on a concave shaped interior surface. A pair of adjacent projected spiral portions forms less than 90 degree angle to create a negative draft for an upward movement of the heavy materials during rotation of the circular ore separation wheel. The central hole of the circular ore separation wheel is attached with a central hub to rotate the circular ore separation wheel to trap the collected heavy materials in between the adjacent projected spiral portions. The circular ore separation wheel is kept in a tilted position, forming a predetermined tilting angle with the vertical, is rotated at a predetermined speed to help the created negative draft to separate the heavy material(s) from a mixture of heavy and light materials fed into the circular ore separation wheel.

A method of making a circular ore separation wheel, for concentration critical stategic rare earths, and preciouse metals, such as gold. The method comprising: 1) forming a base section of the circular ore separation wheel using 3D printing; 2) forming a central hole in the base section being centrally located in the circular ore separation wheel; 3) forming a plurality of teeth, using 3D printing, upon the base section, having a inner end proximate to the central hole and extending therefrom in a circularly radiating direction and having an outer end opposite the inner end with different sizes on the same length of tooth, 4) forming a plurality of micro grooves from about 4.5-0.001 mm partially along outer surfaces of the plurality of teeth extending in a direction from the inner end to the outer end of the plurality of teeth, wherein the plurality of micro grooves are formed by the 3D printing process leaving a small gap located between subsequent extruded layers at the outer surface of the plurality of teeth; and 5) forming a circumferential wall around the ore separation wheel that is proximate to the outer end of the plurality of teeth, and is proximate to the base section. And potentially manufacturing the circular ore separation wheel inside of a pre-made support section with the desired internal concave contours.

A transparent gold pan and recovery wheel device is provided. The device is comprised of a pan body configured for visual inspection and mechanical separation of gold and dense particulate matter from soil. The pan body is transparent or translucent with a sloped inner surface that channels material toward a central basin during agitation. Integrated spiral or alternative guiding structures aid stratification. A silicone protector attaches to the body and houses white and ultraviolet LED lights for enhanced visibility. An adjustable magnifying glass mounts above the body for focused observation. Insert discs may further enhance material contrast. The pan mounts on a motorized platform comprising a rotating and vibrating angled recovery wheel. A spray nozzle assembly directs pressurized water to displace lighter debris while retaining heavier material. The transparent body enables multi-angle viewing, including from beneath, allowing continuous visual feedback during manual and mechanical separation phases.

A transparent gold pan and recovery wheel device is provided. The device is comprised of a pan body configured for visual inspection and mechanical separation of gold and dense particulate matter from soil. The pan body is transparent or translucent with a sloped inner surface that channels material toward a central basin during agitation. Integrated spiral or alternative guiding structures aid stratification. A silicone protector attaches to the body and houses white and ultraviolet LED lights for enhanced visibility. An adjustable magnifying glass mounts above the body for focused observation. Insert discs may further enhance material contrast. The pan mounts on a motorized platform comprising a rotating and vibrating angled recovery wheel. A spray nozzle assembly directs pressurized water to displace lighter debris while retaining heavier material. The transparent body enables multi-angle viewing, including from beneath, allowing continuous visual feedback during manual and mechanical separation phases.