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Castable Resin

Discover Castable Resin—a specialized photopolymer resin enabling clean burnout for investment casting, perfect for intricate jewelry, dental restorations, and precise castable models requiring zero ash content.

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Material Name:

Castable Resin

Description:

Castable Resin is formulated for direct investment casting applications. It burns out cleanly without leaving ash or residue, making it ideal for creating detailed patterns for jewelry, dental prosthetics, and engineering components. This resin captures intricate details and smooth surfaces, ensuring high-quality castings.

Material Type:

Castable Photopolymer Resin

Price:

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Available color:

Blue
Purple
Green

Process compatibility:

  • SLA compatible
    DLP compatible

Special Properties:

  • Clean Burnout with Zero Ash Content
  • High Detail Resolution
  • Smooth Surface Finish
  • Compatible with Standard Investment Casting Processes

Limitations:

  • Brittle Nature
  • Requires Specific Casting Procedures
  • UV Sensitivity
  • Not Suitable for Functional Prototypes

Material rating

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Key Castable Resin properties rated to guide you in selecting the best fit for your 3D printing needs.

Strength2 of 5
Flexibility1 of 5
Detail Resolution5 of 5
Surface Smoothness5 of 5
Heat Resistance1 of 5
Chemical Resistance2 of 5
Ease of Printing3 of 5
Cost Efficiency2 of 5

Applications

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Castable Resin is ideal for producing patterns for investment casting processes. It allows the creation of complex geometries and fine details, suitable for industries requiring precise castings.

Jewelry Applications
  • Rings and bracelets
    Intricate designs
  • Custom jewelry pieces
Dental Applications
  • Crowns and bridges
    Partial frameworks
  • Orthodontic appliances
Engineering and Manufacturing Applications
  • Small metal components
    Aerospace parts
  • Prototype casting models
Art and Design Applications
  • Sculptures
    Decorative items
  • Custom castings
Additional Applications
  • Micro Casting
    Filigree Designs
  • Custom Metal Parts

Mechanical Properties

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Designed for casting applications rather than mechanical strength; parts are brittle and intended to be burned out during the casting process.

Property Value, metric
Tensile StrengthApproximately 20 MPa
Tensile ModulusApproximately 1,500 MPa
Elongation at Break (%)2%
Flexural StrengthApproximately 25 MPa
Flexural ModulusApproximately 1,200 MPa
Notched Izod Impact StrengthApproximately 10 J/m
Shore HardnessShore D 80

Characteristics

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Printing with Castable Resin requires careful handling and optimized settings to capture fine details. Post-processing includes cleaning, UV curing, and specific burnout schedules to ensure clean casting results.

Type Value
Lead Time2-5 business days
Wall ThicknessMinimum 0.5 mm
Tolerance±0.05%, minimum ±0.02 mm
Max Part SizeUp to 600x 600 x 450 mm
Layer Height-

Thermal Properties

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Not designed for thermal resistance; intended to burn out cleanly during casting.

Property Value, metric
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT)Approximately 40°C at 0.455 MPa
Thermal Expansion CoefficientApproximately 80 x 10^-6 /°C
Thermal Expansion (Scale 0-100)70
Max Service TemperatureUp to 35°C before significant deformation may occur

Electrical Properties

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Not typically relevant due to intended use in casting processes.

Property Value, metric
ESD SafetyNot ESD safe
ConductivityNon-conductive; possesses insulating characteristics.
info-iconNOTE: The provided values are approximate and can vary based on the specific Castable Resin formulation and manufacturer. Always refer to the manufacturer's technical data sheet for precise information.

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