3D-CAM CASTFORM PS

Produce complex investment casting patterns-without tooling-on SLS system.

Use CastForm materials for:

Complex investment casting patterns
Casting with reactive and low-melt temperature metals

Benefits

From CAD file to pattern- no tooling or machining required
Quick and easy pattern removable
Low density
Compatible with standard foundry practices
Low as content

CastForm PS Material Typical Properties

Powder Properties	Units	Test Method	Infiltrated⁽¹⁾
Density Tap	g/cm³	ASTM D4164	0.46
Particle size average⁽²⁾ d₅₀	µm	Laser Diffraction	62
Particle size Range⁽²⁾ 90%	µm	Laser Diffraction	25-106
Specific Gravity 20⁰C		ASTM D792	0.86
Moisture Absorption 20⁰C, 65% R.H.	%	ASTM D570	0.06
Ash content	%	ASTM D482	0.02
Thermal Properties	Units	Test Method	Infiltrated⁽¹⁾
Glass Transition: T_g	⁰C	ASTM D3418	89
Melting point: MP Wax	⁰C		<63
DTUL, 0.45 MPa	⁰C	ASTM D648	33
DTUL, 1.82 MPa	⁰C	ASTM D648	40
Flash point Polystyrene	⁰C	Cleveland Open Cup	350
Flash point Wax	⁰C	Cleveland Open Cup	>200
Autoignition Point Polystrene	⁰C		410
Mechanical Properties	Units	Test Method	Infiltrated⁽¹⁾
Tensile Strength	KPa	ASTM D638	2840
Tensile Modulus	MPa	ASTM D638	1604
Tensile Elongation at Break	%	ASTM D638	9
Impact Strength Notched Izod	J/m	ASTM D256	<11
Impact Strength Unnotched Izod	J/m	ASTM D256	14
Surface Finish	Units	Test Method	Infiltrated⁽¹⁾
Upper Facing As processed, Ra	µm	Internal⁽³⁾	13
Upper Facing After Polishing, Ra	µm	Internal⁽³⁾	3

⁽¹⁾ Data was generated from the testing of SLS parts produced with the CastForm material under typical processing conditions and wax infilterated with the J. Mac Red Dip Wax#2-D504.

⁽²⁾Results are based upon volume distribution of particles

⁽³⁾Upward surface as measured using a Mitutoyo Surftest-402.