I just signed up for a sandcasting class at the Tacoma Metal Arts Center. That's where I first learned a lot of the #silversmithing skills I've got. They have some really great classes. I've been wanting to try #sandcasting for a while.
I just signed up for a sandcasting class at the Tacoma Metal Arts Center. That's where I first learned a lot of the #silversmithing skills I've got. They have some really great classes. I've been wanting to try #sandcasting for a while.
π₯ Binder Jetting Dimensional Accuracy: Stable 'til Sintering! Powder precision decoded!
Print Accuracy π
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Layer Heights: 50-380ΞΌm (100ΞΌm color, 240-380ΞΌm molds)
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NO HEAT = Zero warping off printer
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Rock-solid stability during build
Post-Process Reality β οΈ
π₯ Sintering/Infiltration: 0.8-2% shrinkage (unpredictable!)
π‘ Pro tip: Scale designs UP 1-2% to compensate
#BinderJetting #DimensionalAccuracy #3DPrintShrinkage #SandCasting #WOW3DLearning #additivemanufacturing #3dprinting #stem
NaCl Casting Technique Really Earns Its Salt
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/02/28/nacl-casting-technique-really-earns-its-salt/
Nothing makes a day brighter than glowing molten metals.
Make Ice Spheres in a Copper Press
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2025/03/02/make-ice-spheres-in-a-copper-press/
Sandgiessen - #sandcasting - is on my course list today at #makerspace #garching, far out from #munich :-).
Tea, take me there. Keep me warm.
Who else does this here, any community #makers here that could reply with what they made? First project will likely be a bottle opener for me...