Casting Tutorial
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Lost wax casting or investment casting is used heavily in the jewelry making business to create beautiful pieces out of precious metals. With castable resins, there is no longer a need to hand carve wax models. Castable resins give more versatility andimmaculate details that are near impossible by hand.
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I have been daydreaming to get to this part of casting. It may be a bit longer but your video now gives a solidified vision. Thanks.
THANKS SO MUCH. YOUR TUTORIAL IS GOOD AND THE METHOD OF PRODUCTION IS INNOVATIVE AND SIMPLE.
SUPER HELPFUL thanks for making this so simple
Do you sell the equipment? Can you give me a list of price for all? Thanks!!!
TO ALL READERS, divesting the hot investment release a big amount of silica and quarts particles, make sure you all wearing the right mask and doing it under a good ventilation.
@kiranarora5498
2 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell which type of mask to buy or any other precaution equipment
@shamimmoohebati
2 жыл бұрын
@@kiranarora5498 here in US, 3M P100 2091 respiratory type is safe.
@kiranarora5498
2 жыл бұрын
@@shamimmoohebati please tell me which is available worldwide bcz i am from India
@Bokan.
Жыл бұрын
@@kiranarora5498 i am frome india
@nicoleetoo
4 ай бұрын
@@kiranarora5498 N95 or any dust mask showld work because it's not gas or organic compounds, just "dust".
Good video! Question- Is the huge sprue diameter necessary because of the vacuum rather than centrifuge casting? I only use the heavy sprue when stacking multiple models on a "tree" set up.... Thanks! Dave
That was the best damn casting video i ever seen 💯
Question about the vacuum pump used. Have you found that the CFM matters when casting. Trying to figure out if a 3CFM vacuum pump will suffice or if I need to go bigger. Thanks
Nice video. Although the borax is not needed since the crucible is graphite. If using "whip and torch" then borax is needed. Keep up the awesome work!
nice video. What tabletop graphite crucible did you use for that ring? thank you
What size flasks and rubber sprue basses are you using...? Also where can i purchase them from!?
Use Argentium 935 on silver no pickle will be needed ! , I see you use rio grande , they all ways good and have the best stuff !
Bookmarking for my class- thanks for posting
@naveenkumar-lc5hs
5 жыл бұрын
Maureen BZap i Too
So with the vacuum cast you don't need a hole in the mold? How does the metal get sucked down?
hello there this is Joseph Stevens, I am a big fan of yours I watched all of your videos I really enjoy your jewelry making. I had a question if you don't mind, is vacuum casting better than certificate casting. also what is the best way to that someone can sell their jewelry pieces
Hello,thank you for nice video, please teach me the name of the casting machine and where I can buy .thank you
doesnt the flask lose the exact twmp it needs for the metals to flow ?
Hellow l just have one question for you? l was wondering if your metal melting furnace gets hot enough to melt stainless steel? 🤔
Would you recommend that riogrande vacuum and casting machine? I'm afraid to get a riogrande brand because they're not really known to be manufacturers. I want the dura-bull casting and vacuum but that one is double the price.
Invaluable.. Thank you, you gave me many answers to my questions.. Thank you again :-) Subscribed x
Hello, can i ask if is necessary the silicone pad or if i can use another material? i cannot find one here in Italy... that pad resist 600 Celsius?
I’m confused how the vacuum works for the metal pouring portion. Does the investment plaster have tiny holes in it? The bottom looked solid, so there’s no large holes, how does the vacuum draw in the molten metal when there is solid investment plaster between the vacuum and the metal?
Can you provide a list of tools/materials used in this video?
great video , thanks for sharing. Do you offer 1 on 1 tutorial ?
i have the same kiln as you, did you do any modifications. ie. drill vents or anything for the wax to evaporate?
@ArnhemAntiques
5 жыл бұрын
She didnt use wax, the resin just burned up completely at 1350 degrees.
Could you please tell us what is the investment (povder material) you are using, is it ceramics or some cind of plaster? where do you get it?
This video is very helpful !!
Nice setup 👍
nice set up you have
Hi, I'm from Argentina, using the metal, is it with something that aspires so that it enters the mold? and what is plaster? how white what material is it? Thank you
I melt a small blob of wax into the rubber base and level it so there is no protrusion from the bottom of the rubber cone. Then I attach a short wax sprue like you did, but thinner than the shank of the ring, yours is too thick, and make the height of the sprue as short as possible. This way when you calculate how much silver or gold is needed you will need much less because the weight of the wax is much less. Also, placing the flask into an oven only ten minutes after setting is a good way to explode the investment. Need at least 2 hours. I don't use a burn out cycle table in my castings. I set the oven for 425 F at 1 hour and check periodically so I can dump the wax tray. After 1 hour I go direct to 1340 degrees for 1 hour and then go down to 950 for a half hour and then take the flask out and into the casting chamber and cast. Never had a single problem with this method over hundreds of castings. Cheers. ;)
@FSL3D
7 жыл бұрын
Hello. Thank you for the advice. We are using a 3D printed resin, so our casting cycles and investment types typically vary from wax models, but many concepts still hold true. Thinner touchpoints and shorter sprues are ideal, but we hope that the examples in our video make it easy to see and understand for beginners who can further explore these types of refinement.
@irishman7scouse
6 жыл бұрын
i used to burnout cycle toooo expensive.i burnout for 1 or 2 hours at 730c or ontill investment is white not grey let it down to about 600c for half hour
PLEASE can I have a list of equipment, love your footage!
@delantehopkins1265
3 жыл бұрын
@David Chatterton Thanks, Chief!
I want to buy the Rio Grande vacuum/casting table but does it matter what pump I use as long as it is the correct cfm ?
I have a burning question. What kind/size wax sprues are being used at 0:45 ?
hi, may i ask is this normal resin or wax - like resin ?
After casting what would happen if you waited until it cools before putting in water?
Would it be possible to specify if this process can be done with ANY vacuum table, provided theres a correct pomp attached ofcourse, Or does it have to be a table built specifically for this process. Does the table itself require power? Kind regards
@FSL3D
7 жыл бұрын
The table we're using has a very simple system that's only powered by the vacuum pump, and I imagine that any table put together in a similar way will produce similar results. For safety though, we always recommend going through a vendor with a product rated for this kind of use.
Is it necessary to get 2 table top furnace could I use 1 for wax and melting metal
which casting powder do you recommend?
what is the largest flask (X number of castings) you can achieve using that size casting table? is it only good for single items or can you make a few at a time?
@loadandmakeready1648
6 жыл бұрын
You can put many models in a flask. A vacuum table like that can handle flasks up to about 5" diameter and 7" height. You could put dozens of models in the flask if you attach them to the sprue carefully.
When you replace the silicon mat with the ring how come the ring doesn't burn up when you put the hot flask on the rubber ring when casting? Thanks for the video!
@murtazabhanpuri8269
6 жыл бұрын
Dennis Goldstein it was a carbon ring, I think so.
I'm just learning about this process and I have to say, I like your vacuum a lot better than those centrifuges people use! Those things scare the crap outta me!
@jayedwin98020
6 жыл бұрын
But those "centrifuges" work like a damn. Especially when doing larger castings, i.e,: multiple pieces at one time.
@joaoalmeida7620
2 жыл бұрын
@@jayedwin98020 Sorry, but I couldn't understand if you're talking good or bad about centrifuges. I believe you mean that centrifuges are not good, they do not work well. I'm starting, should I invest in a centrifuge or a vacuum?
@jayedwin98020
2 жыл бұрын
@@joaoalmeida7620: To Clarify: Casting "centrifuges" work great.
Thank you for the video!
Is it possible to also cast stainless steel as well?
Ill add my 2c for everyone asking Rio grande is the best place to find all these supplies youll need. They even sell a full casting kit that has everything you need and some so you dont have to piece it all togeather. You will need to buy a killn and if you can spring it a automatic melting furnace. The wax is a castable wax, not sure what she is using but Formlab is what i use and they are top notch.
What the size of rubber sprue and the cylinder flak ? Thanks
Can you micro pave set with this method?
What brand of investment did you use?
Thank you very much
Thank you! Could you please tell me what model you Rio Grande vacuum table is please!
I really love your voice *-*
Nice vidio. I want to know what is the plask temperature in this vidio
can i have a list of equipment?
how hours did you set for heating the furnace ?
How to avoid casting shrink? Is there a formula? Please advise?
Thank you very nice of you to show that,
What kind of resin is used for this? Regular resin or is there a special kind? Help anyone
Hi, what is the white material? common wax?
Hey do you think I could buy a cast off from you? I want to make my own gold pendant but I don’t have the materials to make the cast
Hi! What is the name of the machine in which the wax melts and the mixture hardens? thanks
Very cool!
Hi! How can i look for the 3d printer filament? brand/features name? any advice about the printer settings? im looking info because im about to start a school project related to gears and stuff like that, please, help me.
@yelekaw
6 жыл бұрын
Google is your friend.
casting grains with borax? what was the first about?
why not vacuum the pot directly after casting for optimum result?
how exactly does the vacuum work when pouring the metal in the mold? is there a hole at each end of the mold for the vacuum to pull the metal through?
@olegtaranenko554
4 жыл бұрын
mold mass becomes breathable after calcination
@icemanfred
3 жыл бұрын
Can you recommend a source for this equipment?
Where can I buy the wax rings or better yet where can I buy everything on the video and what are the names or item numbers of each machine?
@fayharding1123
3 жыл бұрын
I want all the equipment and where is best to purchase
How many cfc dose your vaccum pump gives?
Hey where did you get that machine and how much did it cost?
4:10 How much time kept the flask inside in to the burnout furnas ?
can any one tell me how vacuum tabel works in cast setup? is there a hole(some sort of air vent in investment) or the material is so porous it lets air out? coz i didn't see her put any air vent and thought whole vacuuming investment is to not make it so porous
I like this kind of casting
The hot metal melts all the wax?
Te saludo desde Colombia🇨🇴 un abrazo 🤗 ☑️ 🎥
What is the vacuum table doing when you pour the melted metal? ............. why do you need to put the cast over the center hole? there doesnt seem to be a hole or opening at the bottom of the cast? ............ so my question is why are you using the vacuum table when you pour the metal?
Where is the best place to buy the casting grain?
Where we can by that casting machines.
thank you. you just saved me money on a vacuum table
@FSL3D
8 жыл бұрын
+Miguel Sanchez Congratulations. We wish you luck with your castings.
@mikeillgaming4224
8 жыл бұрын
+FSLASER (3D Printing) thank you
@ashishkumar-lb1sw
5 жыл бұрын
without using a vaccum table how u get out the bubuls from liquid?
How much would you charge me to do a lost wax cast of a small trinket if i was to send it to you made out of the wax product of your choice? It would not need to be perfect. In fact some air bubles and imperfections would be what I would prefer.
How much gold alloy do you need? How do you calculate it?
how does the vacuum works while casting, is there any hole to mould?if yes why metal is not came from that hole? are there micro holes to mould?
@FSL3D
7 жыл бұрын
The table will create a negative pressure and allow air to pull. The investment is porous enough for air, but not enough that the metal will be affected.
@mupparamshyam
7 жыл бұрын
thank you sir for the information....
@mikeillgaming4224
7 жыл бұрын
FSLASER (3D Printing) how long does this process take? .. I'm casting resin and the time instructions say it will take 20hrs because of ramp speed ...I think that's crazy
How many time need to put or hours in furnace
First would like to say thank you for making this video!! It was very informative. I just purchased a 3D Resin printer and I was interested and doing this process. Would you be able to list the machines you are using and/or make any suggestions on picking equipment for a beginner..
@godisalwaysgreat
Жыл бұрын
Were you able to find the machine she uses?
Where can i buy this equipament kit??
how many grams of silver did that little flask take for one ring ?
Thanks for sharing the video, very didactic. One question, what plastic is used for 3d printing?
@stvcolwill
4 жыл бұрын
No plastic on this video --- it says in the description that it's resin. so we can assume it's castable resin. NOT PLASTIC.. although there's plenty of videos that do that as well.
haipls give me thermal timing and setting for the same thanks In advance aboo ibana
Thanks for the video
starting from what temperature to how many bosses, and how many hours it takes
I need to learn this craft
thank you
I would love to know where the molds and the rubber bottoms are obtained!
@lilshoota19
3 жыл бұрын
Bro that’s my thing like wtf does the mold go
Please suggest me to buy one
Did you cast at a flask temperature of 1350f? What kind of investment are you using. I use ransom and the manufacture states that you have mold degradation at temperatures above 1300. I like to take my molds higher in temperature but started seeing deterioration of detail with finer castings.
@FSL3D
7 жыл бұрын
Sorry about the late reply. We are using Kerr Satin Cast in this video. It is rated to go up to 1350F. Typical wax castings will not need to be heated this high, but as we are using 3D printed resin, these temperatures are required for complete elimination.
@philipf.taccetta952
6 жыл бұрын
Depending on the pieces you are casting, flask casting temps should be adjusted according to thickness of the pieces - if you're casting lightweight earrings, you might want to cast at 1100F, for heavy pieces like a belt buckle or heavy bracelet maybe 800F you have to be the judge.
@indusingh0886
5 жыл бұрын
+Philip F. Taccetta are you talking about wax or 3d print resin? because my resin burns out at 1328 F. so how do you suggest my casting temperature be for fine rings?
How does the vacuum process work whilst pouring silver?
@johnnyninetytwo
2 жыл бұрын
Lol that’s what I wanna know
why you didn't put all parts in one flask?
You have a very cute voice. Amazingly well put together video!
Where to buy that rubber base? How does it called
I think I need to go back a few videos. Cause I'm like what's the investment is that the gold. Lol I'm still liking the video though cause I think when I'm ready this will be a valuable video.
what kind of investment mix was that?
How come u only pour a little bit ? How do you know how much to pour.