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 BIS Hallmarking Workshop conducted for artisans on 19th and 20th, January 2012 at IIGJ Mumbai |
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The programme was conducted on the 19th and 20th of January 2012. It consisted of a group of twenty two goldsmiths.
The morning session comprised of inauguration of the programme by the BIS Director Scientist-'E' & Head, Marks – II, Dr. S.L. Palkar, Col. S.K.Arora Head of IIGJ. Emphasis was laid on the failures in hallmarking. They were explained in detail how to avoid failures in hallmarking. This was done through audio visual presentations by Mr. Uttamkumar Das, Faculty IIGJ.
The next day practicals continued. One type of hard cadmium free solder was made for 22k gold. The other solder was a soft solder made by adding indium. The alloy of 22k purity was made. Mathematics involved in the jewellery trade for estimating the amount of metal needed was explained. Working with different metals was also explained.
The alloy was formed into a tube and collets were made. The assembly of collets was soldered. This demonstrated the step soldering procedure in detail for the product.
Later the artisans were shown the new techniques of laser welding and the use of computers in designing and making jewellery.
After the session they were addressed by the Dr. S.L. Palkar, HOI of IIGJ Col. S. K. Arora, and he closed the seminar by thanking the members who actively participated in the workshop.
Finally they gave their feedback to IIGJ. Many of the artisans expressed their interest to do some of the courses at IIGJ either at a personal level or through their sons or daughters. The programme was conducted by the faculty of IIGJ comprising of Mr. Uttamkumar Das.
The programme ended with a vote of thanks from the participating members.
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