Contents
What Is Direct Investment Casting?
1. Design for Casting
2. Print and Prepare Parts for Casting
3. Build the Sprue Tree
4. Prepare the Mold
5. Burnout and Casting
6. Burnout Schedule
Troubleshooting Casting
Introduction
The way jewelers work is changing, and castable photopolymer resins are leading the way. From independent designers concepting and prototyping in their studios, to casting houses increasing capacity and diversifying their offerings, digital fabrication techniques are increasingly key to growing a successful jewelry business. In this guide, learn how to cast fine jewelry pieces 3D printed on Formlabs printers.
What Is Direct Investment Casting?
Direct investment casting, or lost wax casting, is a popular moldmaking technique that can be used to fabricate small and large parts in a wide variety of metals. Originating over 5,000 years ago, casting enables creators to work with a wide variety of materials and is one of the easiest ways to make metal parts.
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