Hey everybody.
Couple questions for our casters in here:
Ive bitten off the task of casting 2 very close friends wedding rings + a few other items for a fun gift. Its what brought me to the photon over using my cnc mills to do the wax. Also...I program machines to cast steel and aluminium for a living
Same thing right ?
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Anyways.
Bluecast seems to be the end all be all when it comes to fine detail and quality ive gathered. I figure thats what the rings will be.
Ive seen other castable resins mentioned. Cheaper? Less detail id assume but thats ok. Recommendations?
Lastly, ive seen the flood of the cheap chinese electric melters. Like anything ive purchased from China, i only expect it to last a short while before i have to dig in and fix it. (My Co2 laser for example)
Are these things as good/bad as ive read? Anyone found parts? Or is there a more reputable brand out there without breaking the bank?
Yes I know overall it’ll be quite an investment for the rest of machinery versus sending off to a casting house, but given my existing customer base and me just being a nerd, I’m certain itll pay for itself. Especially if I can cast a bit bigger pieces out of aluminium/brass etc.
If theres another group i should lean towards for casting instead of flooding the Photon group I’d ve game to join.
Thanks in advance!
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John Rudisill
2019-03-13 12:09:24
Nick B Dacek
2019-03-13 12:13:58
Mark Browning
2019-03-13 16:50:25
Stuart Radmore
2019-03-13 17:36:31