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| Investment
Casting |
| Course
Code: JDTI - 105 |
| Programme
Length: 2 weeks, 6 Days a week (12 sessions) |
| Timing:
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM |
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course includes training in investment casting and rubber
mould cutting. The practical classes are supported by
theoretical lectures and audio-visual presentation. Students
can take home their rubber moulds and the final cast pieces
in silver. |
| Programme
Contents |
- Introduction
to casting [Process, Cycle & Technique]
- Audio-Visual
Presentation
- Forming
the Rubber Mould
- Wax
Injection
- Cleaning
of Wax pieces
- Introduction
to sprueing techniques and wax tree assembly
- Alloy
calculations including wax to metal conversion ratios
- Types
of investments and their preparation
- De-waxing
techniques and burnout process
- Casting
of final pieces
- Sprue
cutting
- Casting
defects and trouble-shooting
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