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    - ProJet CP 3000

    - ProJet CPX 3000 

3D Systems Wax printers (ProJet CPX3000) are ideal for the production of direct investment casting patterns.  Using 100% wax, parts contain fine and smooth surface finish quality, a vital requirement when producing patterns for the jewelry market. 

Wax printing goes by a variety of names, such as rapid wax patterns, thermo wax printing or wax modeling.

Wax printing was originally developed for the jewellery industry for quick production of finely detailed wax patterns or wax models for the investment casting of jewellery items. Wax printing is also widely used for the production of custom dental implants and small detailed components for industrial and general manufacturing applications, such as automotive, defense, robotics, mining and pneumatics.

Output of Models for Casting

To produce the model wax patterns, designers simply save their CAD file as an .stl format, then it is uploaded into the printer.  To learn more about converting to STL files, visit http://formero.com.au/file_spec 

A key benefit of a CAD design is that from inception of the design concept, the design is refined, then manufactured - all using the same design data. Initially, a design "model" is reviewed, iterated, and then refined to the satisfaction of you or your customer. Once the design is completed, the same data can be used to output a pattern for investment casting.

Multiple parts can be produced on the wax printer in the one build, containing various part geometries and complexities.

Parts are supported or encased in low temperature wax support material, which is easily melted away after part building

The printers at 3D Systems are state-of-the-art, and with a wide range of materials available means they can be utilised for design validation, casting patterns or end-use applications.  Click here to learn more about 3D Systems printer range . 

Wax Printing & Metal Casting (Lost Wax Process)

After the model design is finalized, a final wax pattern is produced, then mounted to a casting tree for investment casting.

The pattern is continuously dipped in a ceramic slurry until a thick enough shell is formed.  The ceramic is fired to cure the shape and melt the wax which is poured out leaving the casting cavity.

The molten metal is poured in, solidified and cooled before the ceramic is broken away to leave the final casting. The metal part is then polished and stones mounted, for a complete finished product.  

The final investment casting can have great detail and accuracy and the production of cavities and undercuts is easily possible. 

More Info About 3D Systems Wax Printers

Creativity and imagination are central to the jewellery craft. Which is why the industry has embraced our pioneering 3D printing technologies to reduce the time and labor required in the manufacturing process.

They’ve turned to our high-definition printers for an affordable, dependable and easy-to-use way to produce finely detailed jewellery patterns and models. Now, it’s easy to go from jewellery design CAD software directly to high-quality, production casting patterns or presentation models. And, with all that manual labour a thing of the past, there is more time to create new designs… and grow your business!

To find out which printer best suits your needs click here.