Manufacturing Process (Theory)

Paper Code: 
TJD 501
Credits: 
T 3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. 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
  2. To acquaint students with hallmarking
9.00
Unit I: 
Manufacturing process
  1. Manufacturing process:                                                      
  • Handmade
    Name of Tools
  • 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

       II. Solders & Soldering :                                    

9.00
Unit III: 
Solders & SolderingMetallic Buildup

       III. Solders & SolderingMetallic Buildup:                                    

9.00
Unit IV: 
Quality Control Process

 

                                                   I.      Quality Control Process :                                    

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

        o   Introduction  of Hallmarking,

                         o   Certification of Gold

        o   BIS Mark

        o   Indian Scenario

        o   BIS and Consumer Awarenes

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Untracht, O. (2011). Jewelry concepts & technology. Doubleday.
  2. Olver, E. (2001). Jewelry Making Techniques Book. North Light Books.
  3. McGrath, J. (2005). The Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes: FromEnameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation.  Krause Publications Craft.
  4. Le Van, M. (Ed.). (2005). The Penland Book of Jewelry: Master Classes in Jewelry Techniques. Lark Books.
References: 

1.      Zhang, X. J., Tong, K. K., Chan, R., & Tan, M. (1995). Gold jewellery casting: Technology design and defects elimination. Journal of materials processing technology, 48(1-4), 603-609.

2.      Pardue, D. (2007). Contemporary Southwestern Jewelry. Gibbs Smith.

3.      McCreight, T., & McCreight. (1999). The Metalsmith's Book of Boxes & Lockets (Vol. 6). Hand Books Press.

 

Academic Year: 
2018-19
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