MIG Casting

Basics

• Steel parts almost directly from 3D prints
• Based on 3D Printing Investment Casting

Steps:

1. 3D print a form
2. Make a cast form with Plaster of Paris
3. MIG weld into it

Working Document

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Comparison to Powder (Sintering or Melting Methods)

• Simpler lacking lasers or electron beams
• More sealed ie not porous

See Also

• Open Source Digital Fabrication Construction Set
• Metallurgical Techniques
• Page on OSE with info