Casting
Casting
Wax casting 3D printing makes it possible to print hundreds of small to medium-size patterns with exceptional surface finish, dimensional stability and castability. In addition to this, it is far quicker and cost effective compared to the time and cost of manufacturing with a traditional injection mold. The wax patterns are then stucco’d, the wax is burned out during firing, and a nice, dimensionally tight and smooth mold cavity is produced ready for metal casting.
Completed 3D has a range of 100% wax materials for high resolution patterns for use with standard lost-wax casting process or castable plastics for ash-free clean castings, increase metal castings quality and productivity. From micro-detailed to extra-large, get precision metal parts fast by printing accurate, repeatable and affordable sacrificial patterns without tooling.
Our 3D Systems MJP 3D Printers
MultiJet Printing (MJP) technology produces high fidelity, true-to-CAD parts, with fast print times, easy operation and simple post-processing for high productivity and true simplicity, from file to finished part. The wide range of VisiJet materials for the ProJet MJP Series enables a broad set of applications such as casting patterns.
ProJet 3600W
Affordable Jewellery Wax Printer
The ProJet 3600W generates 100% RealWax micro-detail, high fidelity precision metal casting patterns for high capacity production. The ProJet 3600W is perfect for reliable and repeatable casting efficiency.
Best used for: Pre-series and series production of jewellery metal pieces & customised jewellery metal pieces
Max build volume: 298 x 185 x 203 mm
Resolution: 800 x 900 x 790 DPI
ProJet MJP 300W
Large Multi-Material Printer
The ProJet MJP 300W is a 100% wax jewellery patterns 3D printer that adjusts to your workflow, delivering from several short-run batches a day to the next day for larger builds at high productivity.
Best used for: Pre-series and series production of jewellery metal pieces, customised jewellery metal pieces
Max build volume: 294 x 211 x 144 mm
Resolution: 1200 x 1200 x 1600 DPI
Our 3D Systems SLA 3D Printers
SLA is all about precision and accuracy, so it is often used when form, fit, and assembly are critical. The tolerances on SLA parts are typically less than 0.05 mm, and SLA offers the smoothest surface finish of any additive manufacturing process. With the quality SLA can achieve, it is particularly useful for creating highly precise casting patterns (e.g. for injection moulding, casting, and vacuum casting) as well as functional prototypes, presentation models, and form and fit testing. SLA technology is extremely versatile and can be used in any number of areas where precision is paramount.
ProJet 6000 HD
Professional Grade SLA Printer
3D Print SLA parts with unrivalled accuracy and surface finish in a range of materials that match/exceed traditional plastic properties. Easily swap material modules for flexible use.
Best used for: Master patterns for vacuum casting, sacrificial patterns for metal casting
tools, moulds and dies
Max build volume: 250 x 250 x 250 mm
Resolution: 4000 x 4000 DPI
ProJet 7000 HD
Large Format & Multi-Material
The ProJet 7000 HD 3D printer builds on the advantages of SLA allowing for single large-sized or series of smaller printed prototypes, patterns and end-use parts to be printed.
Best used for: Master patterns for vacuum casting, sacrificial patterns for metal casting
Tools, moulds and dies
Max build volume: 380 x 380 x 250 mm
Resolution: 4000 x 4000 DPI
SLA 750
Large Industrial SLA 3D Printer
Highly efficient large-scale 3D printer, with minimal waste. Productive and reliable, with the highest accuracy, and the broadest range of additive manufacturing materials.
Best used for: Master patterns for vacuum casting, sacrificial patterns for metal casting
Tools, moulds and dies
Max build volume: 650 x 750 x 550 mm
Resolution: 4000 x 4000 DPI
Our DLP / LCD 3D Printers
LCD and DLP additive manufacturing is very similar in a variety of ways. LCD 3D Printers use a LCD display module to project a certain light pattern which is then used to cure resin in the resin vat. LED light is used as the light source while the LCD screen controls the light pattern. Light is emitted from the LED lamp. It then passes through an LCD screen and is absorbed by the resin. An image of each layer is generated on the LCD screen while an entire layer is hardened at once. DLP 3D printers are very similar but are built around a resin tank with transparent bottom and a build platform that descends into a resin tank to create parts upside down, layer by layer. The difference is the light source. DLP 3D printers use a digital projector screen to flash an image of a layer across the entire platform, curing all points simultaneously.
Photocentric LC Opus
Fast & Affordable Resin Printer
The Photocentric Liquid Crystal Opus delivers fast, highly accurate prints, suitable for a wide variety of applications including dental and orthodontic industries.
Best used for: Prototyping, low volume production, dental models and clear dental aligners
Max build volume: 310 x 174 x 200 mm
Resolution: 81 Microns
3D Systems Figure 4 Jewellery
Quick Open Source Resin Printer
The Figure 4 offers speed, quality, and accuracy with industrial grade durability, all at an affordable price. Giving prototyping and production application diversity to its user.
Best used for: Jewellery patterns for direct casting, master patterns for moulds, jewellery prototyping/fitting check
Max build volume: 125 x 70 x 195 mm
Resolution: 60 Microns