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Slip Casting and Rheology

Provider AMRICC Academy

Course description

This two-day course provides a practical and applied understanding of rheology and slip casting, focusing on how fluid control influences ceramic processing, product quality, and production efficiency.

Participants will explore the interactions between materials, water, and chemical additives, and how these relationships affect the behaviour of ceramic slips used in forming and glazing processes.

Through a combination of e-learning and hands-on practical sessions, participants will learn how to measure, adjust, and control slip properties to produce high-quality, consistent components, including large and complex shapes.

The course emphasises real-world problem solving, helping participants to optimise casting performance and reduce defects in production environments.

Understand the principles of rheology and its role in ceramic processing
Measure and adjust slip density to achieve optimal casting conditions
Evaluate and correct the fluid properties of ceramic slips
Understand the fundamentals of the slip casting process
Explain how deflocculants influence slip behaviour and casting performance
Identify common casting defects and apply methods to eliminate them

Rheology control
Slip casting

This course is suitable for:

Engineers, technicians, and operators involved in slip casting or glaze preparation
Manufacturing and production staff working in ceramics
Materials scientists and R&D professionals working with ceramic bodies and slips
Process engineers focused on improving quality and efficiency
Professionals from adjacent industries looking to develop ceramics processing knowledge

Pre-requisite:
A basic understanding of ceramic materials (body and glaze) is recommended. Introductory courses are available for those new to ceramics to complete before attending this course.

2 days of in-person training, held at Lucideon's Headquarters and the AMRICC Centre in Staffordshire.
This course includes a tour of Lucideon’s testing facilities and the AMRICC Centre, a unique open-access facility that translates materials, processes and technologies into real-world products and solutions through the commercialisation of innovative ideas.
Practical demonstrations and hands on activities form part of the course. Please ensure you attend wearing closed toe shoes, any further required PPE will be provided for you.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided for both days of training.

The next available dates for this course are:

Thursday 10th - Friday 11th September 2026 at Lucideon Headquarters/AMRICC Centre, Stone, Staffordshire. ST15 0SH.

Thursday 5th - Friday 6th November 2026 at Lucideon Headquarters/AMRICC Centre, Stone, Staffordshire. ST15 0SH.

Meet the trainers

Ian Campbell

Meet the trainer

Ian Campbell

Ian has worked in industry for over 40 years, amassing invaluable experience in ceramics, earthenware, bone china, and glassware.

He specialises in general ceramic materials assessment, process development and product assessment. This is complemented by his skills in glass composition development for ceramic glaze decoration and technical applications such as consumer goods and healthcare.

In addition to his regular work, he has been recognised as inventor on patent applications for special glaze composition, and been granted patents for controlled release technologies.

Outside of work, Ian enjoys household DIY, gardening, and craft pottery.

Courses:

Course

Duration 2 days

Delivery Method In-person

Learner Level Adaptable to suit audience

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