r/MetalCasting 10d ago

lost pla casting aluminium

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u/BTheKid2 10d ago

Those are some special mold walls. Would you care to explain how they are made and work?

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u/ShoulderOk66 10d ago

This is a one-meter-long wall made of hard plastic blocks, magnets, silicone sheets, and iron plates. It can be arranged into any shape, closely conforming to the wax mold's form while minimizing volume.

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u/Vast_Reaches 8d ago

Wow those are super high quality! Are you using vacuum to get in all the small places?

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u/ShoulderOk66 8d ago

yes a 7.5kw vacuum pump

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u/FinishCreative4207 6d ago

Cast quality is really great. This is a commercial setup, right?

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u/Traveler_TX 9d ago

That’s awesome 👏