Rio Grande’s Gregg Burgard has been casting for 40 years and 3D printing for a decade. In this video, he demonstrates how Formlabs Castable Wax 40 Resin brings both processes together to create high-resolution prints with the feel of wax and the precision of resin. Join him for an up-close look at 3D printed jewelry models and user tips on getting great results.

Formlabs Castable Wax 40 Resin Casting Process
Products Required:
Formlabs CW40 Resin - http://ow.ly/YMha50DQwoM
Formlabs Resin Tank v2.1 - http://ow.ly/bd3i50DQwsG
Formlabs Form 3 Printer - http://ow.ly/JaWd50DQwwE
Neutec J-2R Casting Machine - http://ow.ly/A5wn50DRjWQ
Plasticast Investment - http://ow.ly/x4ev50DRjpl
Distilled water; mixing ratio 38:100
Neutec SuperPerf Flask - http://ow.ly/uogi50DRjyG
Sterling Silver Casting Grain - http://ow.ly/5apD50DRjP8
Rio Pickle - http://ow.ly/ttOk50HGMeA

Process:
3-hour bench hold
Metal temperature 1810F
Flask temperature 1050F

Formlabs Castable Wax 40 Resin Burnout Schedule:
RAMP RATE (DEGREES/HR) TEMPERATURE (°F) HOLD (HRS.)
1 350/hr 300F 4:00
2 500/hr 700F 2:00
3 500/hr 900F 2:00
4 500/hr 1400F 4:00
5 FULL 1050F 18:00 (long hold)

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