Sector-specific

Reproduction of Moulds for the Reproduction of Handcrafted Ceramic Pieces

Art and Crafts

140 hours

Introduction

Within the vast field of arts and crafts, the reproduction of moulds and handcrafted ceramic pieces is a field of great importance in the professional sphere handcrafted glass and ceramics. This course focuses on providing the participants the essential knowledge required to produce moulds for the purpose of replicating ceramic pieces in a handcrafted and authentic.

Mould reproduction is a technique a crucial technique that enables craftspeople to create faithful replicas of original parts, which is valuable both from a with a view to preserving traditional craftsmanship in order to meet the demand in the market for unique ceramic products.

Objectives

Apply conditioning procedures for moulds for the reproduction of plaster casts as set out in the operating procedures, whilst complying with the health and safety and environmental standards.
Apply procedures for preparing plaster slurry for the reproduction of moulds, in accordance with the operating procedures, whilst complying with the safety and environmental protection standards.
Implement procedures for reproduction of plaster moulds, depending on the moulding process (slip or plastic clay) used for handmade ceramic pieces.
Apply drying procedures for plaster moulds in the production of handcrafted ceramic pieces in accordance with established operating procedures, whilst complying with health and safety and environmental regulations.
Apply die conditioning processes for the reproduction of resin moulds in accordance with the provisions set out in operational methods.
Apply procedures for the reproduction of resin moulds for the manufacture of components handcrafted ceramics produced in accordance with established operating procedures, whilst complying with health and safety and environmental protection regulations.

TEACHING UNIT 1. IDENTIFYING MATRICES FOR REPRODUCING HANDCRAFTED RESIN MOULDS
General characteristics of matrices used to reproduce resin moulds
Elements that make up a matrix and their functions
Materials for the manufacture of dies
- Features
- Functions
TEACHING UNIT 2. PREPARATION OF MATRICES FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF RESIN MOULDS
Stages in the die conditioning process
- Reading work orders
- Distribution of matrices across workstations
- Opening of dies
- Cleaning and preparation of dies
Identification of defects in resin moulds associated with die preparation
- Types of defects
- Causes
- How to prevent them
TEACHING UNIT 3. REPRODUCTION OF RESIN MOULDS FOR PLASTIC MOULDING
Properties of resins
- Types of resins: epoxy, polyester, methacrylates
- Resin additives: viscosity-increasing agents, matting agents, colourants and release agents
- Properties and curing
- Sales presentation
- Storage conditions
Preparation of a resin
- Metering of resin components
- Adding loads
- Homogenisation
Mould making
- Application of release agents
- Resin bonding
- Emptying
- Demoulding
TEACHING UNIT 4. IDENTIFYING DEFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESIN PREPARATION AND THE MANUFACTURE OF RESIN MOULDS
Types of defects
- Labour costs
- Materials
- Process-related
- Method
Causes
How to prevent them
- Detection methods
- Preventive measures
TEACHING UNIT 5. IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES TO PREVENT OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROCESS OF PREPARING MATRICES AND MANUFACTURING RESIN MOULDS
Identification of risks and safety requirements in the preparation of matrices and the production of plaster moulds
Causes
Measures to prevent them: PPE
Regulations on occupational health and safety and environmental management relating to the preparation of moulds and the production of resin moulds
TRAINING MODULE 2. REPRODUCTION AND RESIN MOULDS FOR HANDCRAFTED CERAMIC PIECES
TEACHING UNIT 1. IDENTIFYING MATRICES FOR REPRODUCING HANDCRAFTED RESIN MOULDS
General characteristics of matrices used to reproduce resin moulds
Elements that make up a matrix and their functions
Materials for the manufacture of dies:
- Features
- Functions
TEACHING UNIT 2. PREPARATION OF MATRICES FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF RESIN MOULDS
Stages in the die conditioning process
- Reading work orders
- Distribution of matrices across workstations
- Opening of dies
- Cleaning and preparation of dies
Identification of defects in resin moulds associated with die preparation:
- Types of defects
* Labour
* Materials
* Process
* Method
- Causes
- How to prevent them
* Detection methods
* Preventive measures
TEACHING UNIT 3. REPRODUCTION OF RESIN MOULDS FOR PLASTIC MOULDING
Properties of resins
- Types of resins: epoxy, polyester, methacrylates
- Resin additives: viscosity-increasing agents, matting agents, colourants and release agents
- Properties and curing
- Sales presentation
- Storage conditions
Preparation of a resin
- Metering of resin components.
- Adding loads
- Homogenisation
Mould making
- Application of release agents
- Resin bonding
- Emptying
- Demoulding
TEACHING UNIT 4. IDENTIFYING DEFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESIN PREPARATION AND THE MANUFACTURE OF RESIN MOULDS
Types of defects:
- Labour costs
- Materials
- Process-related
- Method
Causes
How to prevent them
- Detection methods.
- Preventive measures
TEACHING UNIT 5. IMPLEMENTATION OF MEASURES TO PREVENT OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROCESS OF PREPARING MATRICES AND MANUFACTURING RESIN MOULDS
Identification of risks and safety requirements in the preparation of matrices and the production of plaster moulds
Causes
Measures to prevent them: PPE
Regulations on occupational health and safety and environmental management relating to the preparation of moulds and the production of resin moulds.

Reproduction of Moulds for the Reproduction of Handcrafted Ceramic Pieces

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