Are you looking to develop your employees’ knowledge of the processes and techniques involved in making silicone moulds for small and medium-sized production runs? Choose the training offered by Metaconcept. We are an official training organisation and centre registered under prefectural approval number 82 69 11 655 69 dated 13 July 2011. Find out more about the lost wax casting training course for jewellery offered by Metaconcept.
Skills Required for the Lost Wax Casting Training Course
The lost wax casting training course is open to anyone wishing to improve their knowledge of the basic techniques of lost wax casting. It is particularly aimed at business leaders, technicians or managers in the foundry, metallurgy or maintenance industries who are committed to sustainable development. Metaconcept has a minimum number of prerequisites for the lost wax casting training course. Trainees must have at least a basic knowledge of metallurgy, industry and brazing processes.
This training course will enable you and/or your employees to strengthen your skills and become autonomous and operational. By choosing Metaconcept, you will also find it easier to achieve your sustainable development objectives. We will show you the right steps to take to reduce the environmental impact of your business.
Processes and Techniques for Making Silicone Moulds for the Manufacture of Small and Medium-Sized Series of Parts
The lost wax casting training course for jewellery focuses mainly on the processes and techniques for making silicone moulds used in the manufacture of small and medium-sized series of parts. The lost wax casting technique is not new. It has been used for thousands of years in the production of small parts for goldsmithing and jewellery. The technique has improved over the years.
Lost wax casting involves injecting molten metal into a mould. The metal melts a wax model and takes the shape of the negative impression left by the wax. The technique makes it possible to reproduce jewellery of the simplest to the most complex shapes from a wax model. The technique used today is innovative, allowing for very precise details to be obtained.
At the end of the lost wax casting for jewellery training course, apprentices will be able to master the various lost wax casting techniques. They will also learn how to make moulds using simple methods and their own castings. The Metaconcept training centre also teaches them how to create their own castings using wax castings. Finally, the training enables apprentices to become more responsive, independent and productive. The apprenticeship lasts five days.
Advantages of Lost Wax Casting in Jewellery and art Moulding
The lost wax casting technique is a popular choice for craftsmen and artists. It offers many advantages in jewellery and art moulding. First and foremost is its ability to reproduce complex details with great precision. Thanks to wax, which can be sculpted with extreme finesse, it is possible to create highly detailed models, even for the most delicate pieces. This precision is, of course, essential in jewellery, where every detail counts for the aesthetics and value of the piece.
Lost wax casting also allows for great creative freedom. More specifically, artisans can experiment with innovative shapes and designs that would be difficult, if not impossible, to achieve with other casting techniques. This flexibility is particularly appreciated in art casting, where the originality and uniqueness of the pieces are paramount. Artists can thus give free rein to their imagination and create exceptional works that stand out for their quality and originality.
The efficiency of the process is another advantage of lost wax casting. The technique allows several copies of the same model to be produced with great consistency and consistent quality. This efficiency is particularly useful for jewellery, where demand can be high and production deadlines tight. In addition, lost wax casting minimises material waste.
Finally, it is important to note that the durability of pieces produced using lost wax casting is remarkable. Metal objects produced in this way are strong, resistant and capable of being passed down through generations without losing their beauty or integrity. This durability is an essential asset for jewellery, which is often worn daily and subjected to significant physical stress.
The Ancient Art of Metalworking with Metaconcept
Metaconcept is the training organisation you need to improve your knowledge of jewellery making using the lost wax casting technique. Our teaching team is skilled and experienced and will teach you the ancient art of metalworking. The techniques taught are modern, enabling you to produce pieces with high dimensional accuracy, an optimal surface finish and realism in every detail. Discover our other training courses to further your knowledge in the fields of casting, brazing and tribofinishing.
The lost wax casting training course for jewellery offered by Metaconcept can be funded by a collecting organisation as part of your annual training budget.
For more information about our training courses, please contact us.