Shrink-adjusted SLA patterns, finished to 3A level are used to make aluminum epoxy molds. Our in-house, high-capacity wax injection system produces wax patterns from these molds with a quick turnaround time. The wax patterns are then used for investment casting of both ferrous and non-ferrous metal parts. For production runs of 5 to 100 parts, aluminum epoxy tooling and wax patterns may be the best solution.

Wax Pattern Highlights

Wax Patterns for investment casting are ideal for:

• Casting of ferrous and non-ferrous metal parts
• Production runs of up to 100 parts
• Quick turnaround

Material choices include

• Aluminum
• Stainless steel
• Bronze
• Other ferrous and non-ferrous metals

Dimensional information:

• +/- 0.020” to +/- .040” depending on size”
• Minimum wall thickness to 0.060”

Turn-around:

• 3 to 7 days for wax patterns

Quantities:

• Best value: up to 100 parts

Finishing types:

• Normal finish is smooth to 125 RPM to provide clean castings