Manufacturing Process

Paper Code: 
JWT 602
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. 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
  2. Familiarize with hallmarking.

Learning outcomes (COs):

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Paper Title

JWT 602
Manufacturing Process

 

 

 

 

The students will –

 

CO113: Understand the techniques, process terminology, tool & materials used in commercial jewellery manufacture.

CO114: The steps involved in mass production.

CO115: Evaluate the properties of different material.

CO116: Create specific and original design and clear processes in production.

 

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Demonstration, Team work

 

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective , Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Manufacturing process:

                                                                       

  • Handmade
  • Modeling
  • Casting 
  • Method of giving form to molten metal.
  • The Development of casting technology
  • Model Types
  • Lost Wax Casting
    • Advantages & Limitations
  • Type of Wax
    • Hand carving Wax
    • Building or Sculpture Wax
    • Soft Wax
    • Tacky Sticks
    • Water Soluble wax
    • Injection Wax

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Solders & Soldering

                                                          

  • Meaning
  • Solders
  • Flux
  • Soldering jigs
  • Refractory material used for jigs and soldering surfaces
  • Screws bolts and nuts and screw joints
  • Rivets and reviting
  • Soldering techniques & Process

 

9.00
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
  • Basic type of joints

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Metallic Buildup

  Metal Finishing: Achieving desired surface appearance                            

o   Type of finish on metal

o   Type of soil on metals

o   Hand polish and buffing

o   Abrasives

o   Laser Technology

o   Electroforming Process

·Electroplating

9.00
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: 
  • Untracht, O. (2011). Jewelry concepts & technology. Doubleday.
  • Olver, E. (2001). Jewelry Making Techniques Book. North Light Books.
  • McGrath, J. (2005). The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes: From
  • Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation.  Krause Publications Craft.
  • Le Van, M. (Ed.). (2005).The Penland Book of Jewelry: Master Classes in Jewelry Techniques. Lark Books.
  • Codina, C. (2007). Goldsmithing & silver work: jewelry, vessels & ornaments. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
  • Loney, J. (2009). Metal Jewelry Made Easy: A Crafter's Guide to Fabricating Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets & More. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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