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material
base / infiltrant
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description
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cost
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strength
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resolution
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post-finishing
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typical applications
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starch / wax |
inexpensive
Our most affordable model. Environmentally inert. Recommended for large solid parts or parts with thick-walled sections only
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$ |
fair |
low |
carving
sanding
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visual appraisal models
investment casting
sculptures
ergonomic models
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plaster / wax |
inexpensive high-resolution
Higher resolution than a starch/wax model
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$$ |
fair |
high |
carving
sanding
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visual appraisal models
investment casting
sculptures
ergonomic models
|
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plaster / hardener |
strong, high-resolution, easily finishable
Durable high-resolution model at an affordable price. Ideal if additional finishing is required
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$$$ |
good |
high |
sanding
painting
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architectural models
low-stress functional prototypes
product housings
ergonomic models
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plaster / CA resin |
strong, high-resolution
Our strongest high-resolution model. However, thin-walled parts may warp slightly and the hard model is difficult to sand.
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$$$ |
v. good |
high |
machining
painting
sanding is difficult
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architectural models
low-stress functional prototypes
product housings
ergonomic models
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