[TheForge] 'lost foam'

[Jerry Frost]

3D wax printing to make masters for casting has been going since the beginning of 3D printing. From well before it became a public method for making investment patterns.

Frosty

-----Original Message-----
From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of G. Watts
Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 3:45 PM
To: theforge at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [TheForge] 'lost foam'

Thank you for this, Stephen. Please convey my thanks to Nicole, as well!

I'm passing this along.

George

On 9/12/2023 7:35 AM, Stephen Bloom wrote:
> Asked a knowledgeable friend to respond to 'lost foam' thread - steve
> ________________________________
> From: Nicole <nicole_fl2003 at yahoo.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 10:30 AM
> To: Stephen Bloom <sabloom at ironflower.com>
> Subject: Re: [TheForge] Long time - 3d print info wanted--don't remember how to join the list -- been decades
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> To get started:
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> Lost foam casting:  Lost Foam Casting<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bYVQ8ypHss>
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> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bYVQ8ypHss>
> [https://s.yimg.com/nq/storm/assets/enhancrV2/23/logos/youtube.png]
> Lost Foam Casting
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> 3D printing:
> Wax 3D Printing – The Ultimate Guide<https://all3dp.com/2/wax-3d-printing-how-to-3d-print-wax/>
>
> <https://all3dp.com/2/wax-3d-printing-how-to-3d-print-wax/>
> Wax 3D Printing – The Ultimate Guide
>
> Everything you need to know about 3D printing with wax for jewelry making, dental works, and industrial investme...
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>
> On Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 09:35:16 AM EDT, Stephen Bloom <sabloom at ironflower.com> wrote:
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>
> don't remember how to join the list -- been decades since I did - but I can relay any response.
> steve
> ________________________________
> From: theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net <theforge-bounces at mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Bruce <freemab222 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 10:56 PM
> To: Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [TheForge] Long time
>
> By "lost plastic" do you mean "lost foam plastic"?
> Bruce
> NJ
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>
> On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 9:55 PM G. Watts <ironworker at cox.net> wrote:
>
>> Hey y'all,
>>
>> It's been a long time since I posted, but I do still lurk and enjoy the
>> infrequent missives. Hope you are all well.
>>
>> A friend has asked me if I know anything about casting with Zamak 12...I
>> do not.
>>
>> Do any of you have experience with it or have any decent sources for
>> info on "lost plastic casting" that I can point him to? It's just way
>> out of my wheelhouse.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
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