Re: [rp-ml] Glass casting into RP molds

From: Greg Pettengill <coteart_at_gmail.com>
Date: Tue May 26 2009 - 17:33:34 EEST

On Sat, May 23, 2009 at 4:14 PM, Andrew Werby
<awerby@computersculpture.com>wrote:

>
> The other way to go, of course, would be to use CNC to carve a wax model,
> and then use a lost-wax process to cast the glass - I've done that, and it
> worked fine.
>
> Hi Andrew,

Did you use Ceramic Shell?

Two possible problems I see with using Resin-bonded sand are

   - the sand would fuse to the surface of the glass
   - the resin wouldn't be able to stand up during the annealing

Greg

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>
>
> Charles Overy wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I was recently speaking to a group of architects about 3dprinting and one
>> of them asked about making molds for casting glass.  (a sculptural
>> application).  Usually into a sand mold.   Has anyone every done this or
>> leads to a supplier.  I will inquire also of ProMetal as it may be possible
>> to pour glass.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Charles
>>
>>
Received on Tue May 26 17:30:52 2009

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