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SpaceXhydro
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Posted: Monday, December 21, 2015 - 12:24 AM UTC
Does anybody know any good resin casting tutorial references? In particular i'm looking for how to cast small and possibly complex parts. since i'm trying to cast some parts but didn't get the results i was hoping for.
SpaceXhydro
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Posted: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 - 07:05 PM UTC
Here are some pictures of the parts that have been cast:

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This is the mold that i made to cast the parts in:

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These are the parts i anticipate on casting:

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And Lastly, these are the models i want to use these parts for:

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If anyone has their opinion on how to cast parts feel free to state your opinion.
matt
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Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 - 04:37 AM UTC
Vacuum casting is the best way. Pressure casting would be next best, and is more affordable.

HTH,

Matt
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Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 - 04:11 PM UTC
Thanks Matt,

I had a look at the pressure casting.
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Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 - 11:59 PM UTC
Sometimes you can find the paint tanks, in a second hand store. Worst case Harbor freight sells one as well.
SpaceXhydro
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Posted: Thursday, December 24, 2015 - 04:34 AM UTC
I'll have to look that up too.
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