Manufacturing Process

Paper Code: 
JWT 602
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  • To understand the skills and techniques of basic shaping, soldering and finishing, setting, re-tipping and to understand the areas of repairs, modifications & production of jewellery
  • To acquaint students with hallmarking
10.00
Unit I: 
Manufacturing process:

•    Handmade
•    Modeling
•    Casting :
o    Method of giving form to Molten metal.
o    The Development of  casting technology
o    Model Types
o    Lost Wax Casting

  • Advantages & Limitations

o    Type of Wax

  • Hand carving Wax
  •  Building or Sculpture Wax
  • Soft Wax
  • Tacky Sticks
  • Water Soluble wax
  • Injection Wax
     
8.00
Unit II: 
Solders & Soldering :

•    Meaning
•    Solders
•    Flux
•    Basic soldering techniques :

  • Methods
  • Electronic components
  • Pipe/Mechanical Soldering
  • Stained Glass Soldering
     
7.00
Unit III: 
Clips & Connections:

•    A Keg Closing
•    A Box Closing
•    Spring Clip
•    A Bayonet Closing
•    Locks (Stop)
•    Clips For Earring
•    Connections With Half Ring For Settings
•    Connection With A Hinged Stud
•    A Nail Connection
 

10.00
Unit IV: 
Metallic Buildup:
10.00
Unit V: 
Quality Control Assurance parameters :

•    Focus on Quality Control
•    Design
•    Manufacturing Activities
•    Purity
•    Certified Precious Stones:
•    Price control
•    Process & Information Integrity
 

Health Hazards to artisans due to various processes in Jewellery Manufacturing and their preventions.

Essential Readings: 
  1. Jewellery Concept & Technology  by Oppi Untracht
  2. Jewellery Making Techniques Book: by Elizabeth Olver
References: 
  1. Jewelry Making and Design Rose and Cirino Dover
  2. The Design & Creation Of Jewellery By Rober Von Neuman
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