The process starts with the design and printing of a wall hook ... From there, a sand casting mold is built around the pattern using sodium silicate in a 3-4% mix by weight with fine masonry ...

Rapid prototyping uses three-dimensional (3D) computer aided design to quickly fabricate a part or, alternatively, a sand mold for casting a part from metal. Currently there are many limitations with ...

and software to help students design, produce and test a wide range of cast metals and cast metal matrix composites. Our facilities and equipment allow students to understand the following melting, ...

Creating silicone molds requires a bit of forethought about the mold design. You want to select ... One side of the silicon mold is cast first, and after curing it is placed back in the mold ...