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Course in Silicone Moulds for Interior Components

Online 300-hour course in silicone moulds for interior components. 6 modules covering ISO 868 (Shore hardness by durometer), ISO 3795 (combustion of vehicle interior materials) and Fusion 360. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeHybrid
LanguageEnglish / Spanish
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the applications of silicone moulds in reproducing interior components.

02

Prepare the original or reconstructed pattern for moulding.

03

Make single- or multi-part moulds using suitable silicones.

04

Cast resins and polyurethanes, controlling mixing, degassing and curing.

05

Reproduce textures, colours and finishes typical of period car interiors.

06

Apply chemical safety measures and waste management.

07

Reproduce a complete interior component together with its documentation.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Mould and replica technician who wants to specialise in Silicone Moulds for Interior Components.
  • Restorer of classic vehicle interiors who wants to specialise in Silicone Moulds for Interior Components.
  • Upholsterer specialising in classic vehicles who wants to specialise in Silicone Moulds for Interior Components.
  • Manufacturer of interior spare parts who wants to specialise in Silicone Moulds for Interior Components.
  • Pattern maker who wants to specialise in Silicone Moulds for Interior Components.
  • Composite materials technician who wants to specialise in Silicone Moulds for Interior Components.
  • Graduates in engineering or science who want to enter classic vehicle restoration.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 868 (Shore hardness by durometer)
  • ISO 3795 (combustion of vehicle interior materials)
  • FMVSS 302 (flammability of interior materials, USA)
  • Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)
  • Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
  • Royal Decree 374/2001 (chemical agents at work)
  • ISO 37 (tensile properties of rubber)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1When a mould is worth making
  2. 1.2Short runs and one-off parts
  3. 1.3Condensation-cure and addition-cure silicones
  4. 1.4Silicone hardness and how to choose it
  5. 1.5Mould life and number of copies
  6. 1.6Materials to cast in silicone
  7. 1.7Mould cost versus part cost
  8. 1.8Space, safety and ventilation
  9. 1.9Equipment required
  10. 1.10Workshop: deciding whether to mould three parts
  1. 2.1Repairing the original before moulding
  2. 2.2Printed or carved pattern
  3. 2.3Sealing porous surfaces
  4. 2.4Release agents and their application
  5. 2.5Mould parting line
  6. 2.6Undercuts and how to resolve them
  7. 2.7Sprues and vents
  8. 2.8Moulding box
  9. 2.9Allowing for shrinkage
  10. 2.10Practice: complete preparation of a pattern
  1. 3.1Single-piece block mould
  2. 3.2Two-part mould
  3. 3.3Jacket mould with counter-mould
  4. 3.4Moulds with core for hollow parts
  5. 3.5Mixing and degassing
  6. 3.6Bubble-free pouring
  7. 3.7Curing and removing the pattern
  8. 3.8Cutting the mould with judgement
  9. 3.9Marking and identifying the mould
  10. 3.10Practice: making a two-part mould
  1. 4.1Polyurethane and epoxy resins
  2. 4.2Mixing, ratio and pot life
  3. 4.3Pressure and vacuum casting
  4. 4.4Pigmentation and fillers
  5. 4.5Bubbles and how to prevent them
  6. 4.6Curing times
  7. 4.7Demoulding without damaging the mould
  8. 4.8Flash and finishing
  9. 4.9Dimensional check of the copy
  10. 4.10Practice: casting and finishing several copies
  1. 5.1Reproducing grain and textures
  2. 5.2Texture moulds taken from the original
  3. 5.3Imitating vinyl, leather and wood
  4. 5.4Interior paint and its feel
  5. 5.5Matt and satin finishes
  6. 5.6Labels, symbols and backlighting
  7. 5.7Ageing to blend the part in
  8. 5.8Fitting and adjustment in the vehicle
  9. 5.9Verifying the result
  10. 5.10Practice: complete finish of an interior component
  1. 6.1Storing moulds and patterns
  2. 6.2Workshop mould register
  3. 6.3Mould maintenance and repair
  4. 6.4Safety when handling silicones and resins
  5. 6.5Waste and its management
  6. 6.6Cost per copy and customer pricing
  7. 6.7Marking the part as a reproduction
  8. 6.8Common errors and typical defects
  9. 6.9Documented real cases
  10. 6.10Final project: documented mould and short run
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Fusion 360, Blender, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real manufacturing procedures for a two-part silicone mould, polyurethane casting with degassing, and reproduction of dashboard and handle textures. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with track records in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible delivery(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Storing moulds and patterns

Explain the applications of silicone moulds in reproducing interior components.

Workshop mould register

Prepare the original or reconstructed pattern for moulding.

Mould maintenance and repair

Make single- or multi-part moulds using suitable silicones.

Safety when handling silicones and resins

Cast resins and polyurethanes, controlling mixing, degassing and curing.

Waste and its management

Reproduce textures, colours and finishes typical of period interiors.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Mould and replica technicianRestorer of classic vehicle interiorsUpholsterer specialising in classic vehiclesInterior spare parts manufacturerPattern makerComposite materials technician
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme is 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with Fusion 360, Blender, advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An SEIUM diploma on passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is an in-house qualification, not an official Ministry title.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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