The invention of the relatively affordable 3D printer for home use has helped bring methods ... on how to cast metal parts from 3D printed silicone molds is a perfect example of how useful a ...
Seems like most of the metal casting projects we feature are aluminum in sand molds, though, so it’s refreshing to see a casting project using silicone molds to cast low-melting point metals.
Reusable silicone technology involves the use of custom-made silicone membranes which now succeed the use ofconsumable traditional vacuum ‘bags’ or the B counter mould. The silicone membrane is ...