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Product catalog summary

Overview: The document provides detailed information about Castable Wax, a 20% wax-filled photopolymer designed for stereolithography 3D printing. It is known for its ability to capture intricate details and produce smooth surfaces, with a reliable casting process that results in zero ash content and clean burnout.

Specifications:

Material: Castable Wax
Price: $299 per liter
Prepared Date: July 5, 2018
Revision Date: July 5, 2018

Material Properties:

Tensile Properties:
- Ultimate Tensile Strength: 11.6 MPa (1680 psi)
- Young’s Modulus: 220 MPa (32 ksi)
- Elongation at Break: 13%
Burnout Properties:
- Temperature at 5% Mass Loss: 249 °C (480 °F)
- Ash Content (TGA): 0.0-0.1%

Note: Data obtained from parts printed using Form 2, Castable 50 µm Fine Detail settings, and post-cured with UV light.

Standard Burnout Schedule: This schedule is designed to maximize investment strength and ensure complete burnout of fine details using R&R Plasticast or similar materials. Adjustments may be necessary based on specific requirements.

Phase A: Insert Flasks, Hold for 60 min at 150 °C (302 °F)
Phase B: Ramp for 100 min at 2.2 °C/min (4 °F/min), Hold for 120 min at 371 °C (700 °F)
Phase C: Ramp for 180 min at 2.0 °C/min (3.6 °F/min), Hold for 280 min at 732 °C (1350 °F)
Phase D: Ramp for 100 min at -2.2 °C/min (-4 °F/min), Hold up to 2 hours at 512 °C (954 °F) or casting temperature

Recommendations: Use the provided burnout schedule as a starting point and adjust as necessary to achieve optimal results based on specific casting requirements and materials used.

Catalog excerpts

MATERIALS LIBRARY Castable Wax Sharp Detail and Clean Casting Every Time A 20% wax-filled photopolymer for reliable casting with zero ash content and clean burnout, Castable Wax accurately captures intricate features and offers the smooth surfaces stereolithography 3D printing is known for. To the best of our knowledge the information contained herein is accurate. However, Formlabs, Inc. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy of these results to be obtained from the use thereof.

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