Re: [rp-ml] Stratasys models for investment casting

Hi All,
        The following is a URL to a white paper on "Investment Casting Using FDM/ABS
Rapid Prototype Patterns" that you will find informative ...

http://www.stratasys.com/uploadedFiles/North_America/Media/WP%20InvestmentCastingBlake.pdf

I have my own Dimension SST 1200 that I'm am going to be using to make
patterns for 1:16 scale model tanks. I am very interested in the amount ash
produced from pattern burnout as it relates to the quality of the casting.

-jay-
Zip-Bit, Inc.

Shane Collins wrote:

> Dear Rob,
>
> I think it worth while to point out that QuickCast™ is an SLA build
> style where a variety of resins can be used to build the patterns.
> CastForm™ on the other hand is the trademark name of a powder used in
> the laser sintering process. Other laser sintering powders based on
> polystyrene are available for the laser sintering process. For example,
> PrimeCast 101 will work in all laser sintering machines to create
> patterns for lost wax investment casting.
>
>
>
> Shane Collins
>
> Sales Manager
>
> EOS of North America
>
> 805 427 0019
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi [mailto:owner-rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi] On
> Behalf Of Kaiser3DLLC@aol.com
> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:25 PM
> To: k.adams@therm-u-form.com; rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi
> Subject: Re: [rp-ml] Stratasys models for investment casting
>
>
>
> I do work with a foundry who states the FDM material used for casting
> patterns is not good at all. This is a material that is outside the
> Dimension line. I've searched high and low and have come to the
> conclusion SLA QuickCast or SLS Castform are the only RP patterns out
> there that work.
>
>
>
> Rob Kiser
> President
> Kaiser3D LLC
> Cedar Park, TX
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Received on Sun Feb 10 03:23:47 2008