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Practicum in molding and casting technology I

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Course Unit Code618-2046/02
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated10 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Third Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
LIC03doc. Ing. Petr Lichý, Ph.D.
Summary
The course is aimed at the production of casting by metal casting into plaster and shell molds , and on their chasing and patination.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Acquired knowledge
- The student will acquire knowledge about the production model using flexible resins
- The student will know the procedures of manufacture of gypsum and shell mold casting for artistic and industrial castings
- The student will know the basics of chasing and patination
Acquired skills
- The student will be able to produce models for casting using flexible resins.
- Students will use their knowledge and make a final finish of the casting.
- The student will be able to refine and patinate castings
Course Contents
1. Entering topics theses students.
2.Basic procedures for making copying models using plastic , flexible resin - Lukopren .
3. Manufacture of plaster molds using wax models , treatment models , model casting in plaster , rendering, wax model , igniting mold , pouring metal into a mold release and finishing casting.
4.Procedures for fabrication of ceramic shell molds for precision casting, investment casting , connection of individual models in assemblies , rendering, wax model , annealing shell mold , odllití metal finishing, shot blasting .
5. Final adjustments casting , chasing - basics, chasing bronze castings plaket.a figural sculptures. Chiselled iron reliefs.
6. Basic procedures patina , practical verification of the various procedures patina on castings from alloys of iron and non-ferrous metals.
7. Completion of compulsory practice of at least 60 hours per semester in workshops and foundries aimed at making articles uměleckořemeslného character, free figural sculptures, reliefs and plaques.
8. Work on assigned undergraduate work instructions leading theses and consultation with experts .
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
[1] YOUNG, R.D. and R.A. FENELL. Methods for Modern Sculptors.Sculp Noveau. 10. vydání Escondio CA 92046,2000

[1] KOŘENÝ, R. Výrobní postupy odlitků, ES VŠB Ostrava, 1989
[2] MICHNA, S. a I. NOVÁ. Technologie a zpracování kovových materiálů. Prešov: Adin, 2008. ISBN 978-80-89244-38-6.
[3] YOUNG, R.D. and R.A. FENELL. Methods for Modern Sculptors.Sculp Noveau. 10. vydání Escondio CA 92046,2000


Recommended Reading:
[1] GOODRICH, G.M. Iron Castings Enginering Handbook. American Foundry Society. Schaumburg, Illinois, USA,ISBN 0-87433-260-5, 2006, 418s.
[1] JELÍNEK, P. Slévárenství. 5. vyd. Ostrava: VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava, 2007. ISBN 978-80-248-1282-3.
[2] CAMPBELL, J. Castings practice: the 10 rules of castings. Oxford: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 2004. ISBN 0-7506-4791-4.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Individual consultations, Tutorials
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Graded creditGraded credit100 51