Manufacturing Process (Theory)

Paper Code: 
TJD 501
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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

 

 

 

10.00
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

 

8.00
Unit II: 
Solders & Soldering
  1. Solders & Soldering :                                              

 

7.00
Unit III: 
Clips & Connections
  1. 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

 

15.00
Unit IV: 
Metallic Buildup
  1. Metallic Buildup:                                            

 

 

5.00
Unit V: 
Quality Control Process
  1. Quality Control Process :                                  
    1. Focus on Quality Control
    2. Design
    3. Manufacturing Activities
    4. Purity
    5. Certified Precious Stones:
    6. Price Stability
    7. Process & Information Integrity
    8. Hallmarking
      • Introduction  of Hallmarking,
      • Certification of Gold
      • BIS Mark
      • Indian Scenario
      • BIS and Consumer Awareness

 

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
  1. The Design & Creation Of Jewellery By Rober Von Neuman

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Academic Year: 
2014-2015
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