Re: ThermoJet Parts and Lost Wax

From: Bathsheba Grossman (sheba@bathsheba.com)
Date: Thu Aug 22 2002 - 19:09:15 EEST

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On Thu, 22 Aug 2002, Mitchell, Doug (D.B.) wrote:
> Whilst we are on the topic of castings, I was approached
> the other day about using ThermoJet parts for a pattern
> in lost wax casting.
>
> Has anyone on the list BTDT? Have you been happy with the
> results?

I've had several Thermojet parts cast with an art foundry
(www.browncasting.com, they pour bronze, silver, gold, aluminum), and
we found the material to work beautifully with investment.

If only the process worked as beautifully with undercut designs....

-Sheba

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