CAD/CAM for Jewelry
Closing The Gap Between What You See & What You Communicate
"I learned something important about ideas and their communication. What you can see clearly in your mind's eye is only the first step in being a designer or jewellery maker. You need to be able to communicate your vision clearly to your client before it can take solid shape. The course gave me a new perspective on what I see and what I communicate and opened up completely new possibilities. I can tell you confidently that I have found what I was looking for! I do think that CAD/CAM is the future.
The GIA course is intensive. What you learn in class has to be put into practice later on. But as far as I am concerned, it is the only way into the future."Pooja Sahny, is a goldsmith and designer based in Belgium.
At a Glance
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What do I earn?
GIA Letter of Completion
How can I take it?
On Campus in London
How long will it take?
10 Days
Computer Aided Design
CAD/CAM MATRIX®
Discover the ease and time-efficiency of Matrix – a 3-D CAD software programme designed specifically for the jewellery industry. Through automated builder menus, you're able to pre-calculate dimensions and have designs generated right before your eyes. You learn how programme specifications can create custom designs in less time than you ever thought possible. No more calculating or measuring. Matrix does it all for you – allowing you to spend more time creating, and less time computing.
In just 10 days, learn how to use breakthrough 3-D technology to make amazingly precise finished "wax" models to be more efficient in design and manufacture. Discover how using new CAD software can virtually eliminate the expensive "trial and error" stage of design and manufacturing. Instead, go from concept directly to finished "wax" models - and dramatically reduce your time to market. Find out how the industry's most innovative designers are taking advantage of 3-D modelling software to speed the manufacturing process - adding astounding variables to their design collections.
Class Topics:
- Learn how to take advantage of CAD/CAM technology through extensive hands-on training.
- Learn the process of creating accurate and precise models for virtually all types of jewellery, including rings, bracelets, pendants, and earrings.
- Discover how to add multiple elements to your design.
- Understand how parts will fit together before manufacture.
- Learn how to fit your stones to the model.
- Learn how to shorten production time.
- Discover how to reduce your traditional costs by incorporating CAD/CAM into your business.
- Find out how to improve communication with customers by using CAD/CAM software.
- Ideal for jewellery designers, jewellery manufacturers, wax carvers, model makers, jewellery manufacturing production personnel, and anyone interested in increasing production and reducing costs.
More information on the software used in this class is available at www.gemvision.com
After the class, the software is available to students on a Trial Period of 6 months for US$695.
Prerequisites
None. However, to receive maximum benefit from this class, students should have a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows® based software, as well as familiarity with basic jewellery design and manufacturing principles.
If you're already familiar with standard Windows® programs, you're already well on your way to learning CAD design and manufacturing for jewellery. You benefit from one-on-one training and extensive hands-on experience during classroom time.
