Digital lost wax for metal casting - Revision history

Eric: Added some more links under the "See Also" section

2020-04-14T11:33:20Z

Added some more links under the "See Also" section

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	* use beeswax for wax block ?		* use beeswax for wax block ?
	* alternatively: recycled polystyrene?		* alternatively: recycled polystyrene?

			=See Also=
			*[[3D Printed Part to Metal Part Workflows]]
			*[[Lost PLA Casting]]
			*[[Metal Casting]]

	==Links==		==Links==
	* OSE Wiki pages: [[Lost PLA Casting]], [[Metal Casting]]
	* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting Lost-wax casting]		* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting Lost-wax casting]
	* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-foam_casting		* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-foam_casting

Rasmus at 11:14, 20 May 2016

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	There are some similarities between printing in wax and batik printing on cloth. The tool for applying the wax is a tjanting tool. Essentially what is needed is an automated and electrically heated tjanting tool. See the ~~wikipedia~~ link on batik. The link is to the subsection on automation.		There are some similarities between printing in wax and batik printing on cloth. The tool for applying the wax is a tjanting tool. Essentially what is needed is an automated and electrically heated tjanting tool. See the Wikipedia link on batik. The link is to the subsection on automation.


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	==Product ecology==		==Product ecology==
	* use induction furnace to melt metals		* use [[induction furnace]] to melt metals
	* use beeswax for wax block ?		* use beeswax for wax block ?
	* alternatively recycled polystyrene?		* alternatively: recycled polystyrene?

	==Links==		==Links==
	* OSE Wiki ~~page on~~ [[Metal Casting]]		* OSE Wiki pages: [[Lost PLA Casting]], [[Metal Casting]]
	* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting Lost-wax casting]		* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting Lost-wax casting]
	* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-foam_casting		* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-foam_casting

Aidan Williamson: added link

2014-02-07T23:30:13Z

added link

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	* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batik#Industrialization_of_Technique		* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batik#Industrialization_of_Technique
	* Plastics Recycling Unit: http://www.filabot.com/		* Plastics Recycling Unit: http://www.filabot.com/
			* [http://3dtopo.com/lostPLA/ Lost PLA Casting: Making CNC Laser Cutter Parts from a 3D Printer]

	[[Category:Metalworks]][[Category:Materials]][[Category:Digital Fabrication]]		[[Category:Metalworks]][[Category:Materials]][[Category:Digital Fabrication]]

Walter Schoenly: /* Links */

2013-07-10T18:04:25Z

Links

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	* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-foam_casting		* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-foam_casting
	* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batik#Industrialization_of_Technique		* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batik#Industrialization_of_Technique
			* Plastics Recycling Unit: http://www.filabot.com/

	[[Category:Metalworks]][[Category:Materials]][[Category:Digital Fabrication]]		[[Category:Metalworks]][[Category:Materials]][[Category:Digital Fabrication]]

Wesley bruce at 10:40, 12 July 2011

2011-07-12T10:40:46Z

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	[[File:Lost_wax_for_bronze_casting.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Lost wax for bronze casting]]		[[File:Lost_wax_for_bronze_casting.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Lost wax for bronze casting]]
	The digital 3D model is rendered in wax, then the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting lost wax] technique is used to make the metal object. The process is used extensively in rapid prototyping, jewelry making and bronze sculpture art. Different options are available for turning the 3D model into a wax model: 1.) liquid wax is printed, or 2.) the object is carved/milled out of a solid wax block (subtractive).		The digital 3D model is rendered in wax, then the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting lost wax] technique is used to make the metal object. The process is used extensively in rapid prototyping, jewelry making and bronze sculpture art. Different options are available for turning the 3D model into a wax model: 1.) liquid wax is printed, or 2.) the object is carved/milled out of a solid wax block (subtractive), or 3.) a core of clay or metal is painted with multiple layers of wax using automated brushes, or heated artists knives.

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			There are some similarities between printing in wax and batik printing on cloth. The tool for applying the wax is a tjanting tool. Essentially what is needed is an automated and electrically heated tjanting tool. See the wikipedia link on batik. The link is to the subsection on automation.


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			There is also a derivative process called lost foam casting where polystyrene foam replaces the wax in a casting. The foam is injection moulded and coated with slick clay and moulding material forming the mould. The metal boils the polystyrene off directly on contact. This is used in the casting of many engine parts and other large castings.

			Since ABS is the plastic now used in Makerbot and other OS 3D printers is polystyrene with a Acrylonitrile and butadiene added for hardness then these 3d printers should be able to work with polystyrene alone. The result would be more fragile and softer and will need to be handled with care. However the result should make usable casting mould in two steps. No need to cook out the polystyrene in a kiln though that should still be possible. There will be a need to add a fume extractor when large objects are cast.

			Most polystyrene is not recycled so its an abundant resource. However someone needs to make a plastics recycling unit that makes spooled filament.

			I could have made this a separate page but its really just replacing the wax with a much cheaper plastic.

	==Product ecology==		==Product ecology==
	* use induction furnace to melt metals		* use induction furnace to melt metals
	* use beeswax for wax block ?		* use beeswax for wax block ?
	*		* alternatively recycled polystyrene?

	==Links==		==Links==
	* OSE Wiki page on [[Metal Casting]]		* OSE Wiki page on [[Metal Casting]]
	* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting Lost-wax casting]		* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting Lost-wax casting]
	*		* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-foam_casting
			* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batik#Industrialization_of_Technique

	[[Category:Metalworks]][[Category:Materials]][[Category:Digital Fabrication]]		[[Category:Metalworks]][[Category:Materials]][[Category:Digital Fabrication]]

Rasmus at 03:33, 7 February 2011

2011-02-07T03:33:47Z

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	[[File:Lost_wax_for_bronze_casting.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Lost wax for bronze casting]]		[[File:Lost_wax_for_bronze_casting.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Lost wax for bronze casting]]
	The digital 3D model is rendered in wax, then the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting lost wax] technique is used to make the metal object. The process is used extensively in rapid prototyping, jewelry making and bronze sculpture art. Different options are available for turning the 3D model into a wax model: 1.) liquid wax is printed, or 2.) the object is carved (milled) out of a solid wax block (subtractive).		The digital 3D model is rendered in wax, then the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting lost wax] technique is used to make the metal object. The process is used extensively in rapid prototyping, jewelry making and bronze sculpture art. Different options are available for turning the 3D model into a wax model: 1.) liquid wax is printed, or 2.) the object is carved/milled out of a solid wax block (subtractive).

	==Product ecology==		==Product ecology==

Rasmus: /* Links */ fixed link

2011-01-23T22:13:59Z

Links: fixed link

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	==Links==		==Links==
	* OSE Wiki page on [~~http://openfarmtech.org/wiki/Metal_Casting metal casting~~]		* OSE Wiki page on [[Metal Casting]]
	* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting Lost-wax casting]		* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting Lost-wax casting]
	*		*

	[[Category:Metalworks]][[Category:Materials]][[Category:Digital Fabrication]]		[[Category:Metalworks]][[Category:Materials]][[Category:Digital Fabrication]]

Rasmus: wording edits

2011-01-23T17:39:39Z

wording edits

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	[[File:Lost_wax_for_bronze_casting.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Lost wax for bronze casting]]		[[File:Lost_wax_for_bronze_casting.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|right\|Lost wax for bronze casting]]
	The digital 3D model is rendered in wax, then the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting lost wax] technique is used to make the metal object. The process is used extensively in rapid prototyping, jewelry making and bronze sculpture art. Different options are available for turning the 3D model into a wax model: 1.) liquid wax is printed or 2.) ~~piece~~ is carved (milled) out of a solid block ~~of wax~~ (subtractive).		The digital 3D model is rendered in wax, then the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting lost wax] technique is used to make the metal object. The process is used extensively in rapid prototyping, jewelry making and bronze sculpture art. Different options are available for turning the 3D model into a wax model: 1.) liquid wax is printed, or 2.) the object is carved (milled) out of a solid wax block (subtractive).

	==Product ecology==		==Product ecology==

Rasmus: /* Links */

2011-01-23T17:21:45Z

Links

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	==Links==		==Links==
			* OSE Wiki page on [http://openfarmtech.org/wiki/Metal_Casting metal casting]
	* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting Lost-wax casting]		* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting Lost-wax casting]
	*		*

	[[Category:Metalworks]][[Category:Materials]][[Category:Digital Fabrication]]		[[Category:Metalworks]][[Category:Materials]][[Category:Digital Fabrication]]

Rasmus: Created page with "Lost wax for bronze casting The digital 3D model is rendered in wax, then the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_ca..."

2011-01-23T17:01:33Z

Created page with "300px|thumb|right|Lost wax for bronze casting The digital 3D model is rendered in wax, then the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_ca..."

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[[File:Lost_wax_for_bronze_casting.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Lost wax for bronze casting]]
The digital 3D model is rendered in wax, then the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting lost wax] technique is used to make the metal object. The process is used extensively in rapid prototyping, jewelry making and bronze sculpture art. Different options are available for turning the 3D model into a wax model: 1.) liquid wax is printed or 2.) piece is carved (milled) out of a solid block of wax (subtractive).

==Product ecology==
* use induction furnace to melt metals
* use beeswax for wax block ?
*

==Links==
* Wikipedia: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost-wax_casting Lost-wax casting]
*

[[Category:Metalworks]][[Category:Materials]][[Category:Digital Fabrication]]