UnionTech's industrial SLA 3D printers revolutionize investment casting by delivering precise, complex patterns more efficiently than traditional methods. These advanced 3D printed patterns significantly reduce turnaround time and enhance detail, setting a new standard in casting technology.
Investment Casting with SLA 3D-Printed Patterns
How does it work?
Discover how UnionTech's SLA 3D printers transform the traditional investment casting process. This guide outlines the sophisticated journey from 3D printed patterns to finished metal parts, highlighting the efficiencies and superior detail achieved with advanced technology.
Investment Casting with UnionTech in 12 Steps
Step 1
3D Printing
Precision 3D printing with UnionTech SLA printers creates detailed patterns for investment casting.
Step 2
Post-Curing
Post-curing enhances the mechanical properties and stability of the 3D printed patterns.
Step 3
Wax Tree
Assemble the printed patterns into a wax tree to prepare multiple casts simultaneously.
Step 4
Molding
Encase the wax tree in a heat-resistant mold, ready for the casting material.
Step 5
Ceramic Slurry
Coat the mold with layers of ceramic slurry to form a hard shell around the wax pattern.
Step 6
Dewaxing
Melt and remove the wax, leaving a hollow cavity in the ceramic shell.
Step 7
Shell Removal
Break away the ceramic shell to reveal the metal casting after cooling.
Step 8
Ash Cleaning
Clean out any residual ash or debris from the hollowed-out cast.
Step 9
Casting
Pour molten metal into the hollow cavity, forming the final metal part.
Step 10
Deshelling
Remove the cast metal from the ceramic shell to reveal the rough metal component.
Step 11
Post-Processing
Refine the cast parts through techniques like cutting, polishing, sandblasting, and machining.
Step 12
Finished Parts
Inspect and assemble the final parts, showcasing precision and quality from UnionTech's SLA technology.
Go from CAD data to final part without molding or wax injection.
10 different models for investment casting patterns can be 3D printed with UnionTech Lite600 2.0, all ready for casting, in the same day. The part size is 252.32 x 252.32 x 71.04 mm. Polydevs software was used for data preparation.
Go from CAD data to final part without molding or wax injection.
10 different models for investment casting patterns can be 3D printed with UnionTech Lite600 2.0, all ready for casting, in the same day. The part size is 252.32 x 252.32 x 71.04 mm. Polydevs software was used for data preparation.
Advantages
Why choose SLA 3D printing?
SLA 3D printing stands at the forefront of manufacturing innovation, offering distinct advantages over traditional investment casting methods.
Make investment casting patterns in days instead of weeks.
SLA 3D Printing
1-2 Days
Rubber/Silicone Molds
7-10 Days
CNC-Machined Molds
2-3 Weeks
UnionTech 3D Printers
UnionTech enables cost-effective and rapid manufacturing of investment casting patterns using materials like Somos® WaterShed XC 11122 and Crysta-EB, providing businesses with a competitive advantage. Want to learn more about this application? Contact us today.
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