Learn about TITAL's role in aerospace with 3D printed PMMA patterns that enhance metal casting and boost efficiency in ...

There are ten basic steps in the investment casting process. 1. A metal die is used to produce an expendable pattern, now almost universally a complex blend of resin, filler and wax. Precision ...

Projects often require students to manage the casting process—requiring them to think about what features to machine versus cast, how to orient the mold, design the gating system, simulate the casting ...

“It’s called expendable pattern casting,” Brian Finder of UW-Stout told the students gathered around the setup. “It’s highly used in industry for all types of products.” ...

The patterns are produced in VisiJet ® M2 ICast, 100% wax material which delivers the same melt and burn-out characteristics of standard casting waxes and fits seamlessly into existing foundry ...