Lost Wax Casting - Revision history

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	* Accessories cast into in situ concrete.		* Accessories cast into in situ concrete.
		+	* Aluminium.
		+	* Bronze.
	* Cast iron.		* Cast iron.
	* Cast metal components.		* Cast metal components.
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	* Cast-in-place concrete.		* Cast-in-place concrete.
	* Cast-iron.		* Cast-iron.
		+	* Copper.
	* Difference between cast iron and wrought iron.		* Difference between cast iron and wrought iron.
	* Failure of cast iron beams.		* Failure of cast iron beams.
		+	* Ferrous.
		+	* Iron.
	* Major cast metal components.		* Major cast metal components.
		+	* Metal fabrication
		+	* Metalwork.
	* Pre-cast concrete.		* Pre-cast concrete.
		+	* Soldering.
		+	* Steel.
		+	* Tin.
		+	* Types of metal.
		+	* Types of steel.

−	[[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]]

Designing Buildings at 06:34, 30 May 2022

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−	= Lost Wax Casting =	+	[[File:What-is-Lost-Wax-Casting-process.jpg\|link=File:What-is-Lost-Wax-Casting-process.jpg]]

−	== ~~[[File:~~What-is~~-Lost-Wax-Casting-process.jpg\|link=File:What-is-Lost-Wax-Casting-process.jpg]]~~ ==	+	== What is lost wax casting? ==

−	~~== What~~ is Lost ~~Wax Casting? ==~~	+	Lost wax casting is a metal casting technique that utilises wax moulds to create intricate, detailed metal structures. Also known as cire perdue or precision casting, molten metal is poured into casts created from wax sculptures. Lost wax casting allows the creation of thin walls and lightweight components.

−	Lost Wax Casting is a metal casting technique that utilises wax moulds in order to create intricate, detailed metal structures. Also known as cire perdue or precision casting, molten metal is poured into casts created from wax sculptures. Lost wax casting ~~allows the creation of thin walls and lightweight components.~~	+	== Lost wax casting process ==

−	~~== Lost Wax Casting Process ==~~	+	Casting metal components using the lost wax casting process allows you to create precise components with difficult structures:
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−	Casting metal components using the ~~Lost Wax~~ casting process allows you to create precise components with difficult structures.	+
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−	~~Lost Wax Casting Process~~:	+

	* A wax model is created. This model can only be used once. Large scale productions 3D print prototypes for quick results.		* A wax model is created. This model can only be used once. Large scale productions 3D print prototypes for quick results.
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	* The plaster is then removed leaving the metal structure. From there the metal component is then machined and trimmed to the desired shape.		* The plaster is then removed leaving the metal structure. From there the metal component is then machined and trimmed to the desired shape.

−	== History of ~~Lost Wax Casting~~ ==	+	== History of lost wax casting ==

	This form of metal casting is first recorded 6,000 years ago, used by the Indus Valley Civilization to create a copper, wheel-shaped amulet. Early practises used wax from beehives to create the desired structure. In ancient Athens, they used to use clay moulds to create casting for statues and jewellery.		This form of metal casting is first recorded 6,000 years ago, used by the Indus Valley Civilization to create a copper, wheel-shaped amulet. Early practises used wax from beehives to create the desired structure. In ancient Athens, they used to use clay moulds to create casting for statues and jewellery.

−	== Positives ~~& Negatives~~ of ~~Lost Wax Casting~~ ==	+	== Positives and negatives of lost wax casting ==

	Positives:		Positives:

−	* ~~Lost Wax Casting~~ can be used to create complex shapes, with very delicate features.	+	* It can be used to create complex shapes, with very delicate features.
−	* ~~Can~~ save material waste and can be used for mass production	+	* It can save material waste and can be used for mass production.
−	* ~~Can~~ cast any material with very few restrictions, such as aluminium, magnesium, copper, and steel.	+	* It can cast any material with very few restrictions, such as aluminium, magnesium, copper, and steel.
−	* ~~Can~~ be used for rapid, low-cost production.	+	* It can be used for rapid, low-cost production.

	Negatives:		Negatives:

−	* ~~Cannot~~ produce large components ~~using this technique~~	+	* It cannot produce large components.
−	* ~~Requires~~ a large amount of preparation and specialist equipment	+	* It requires a large amount of preparation and specialist equipment.
−	* ~~More~~ complicated method compared to other casting processes	+	* It is a more complicated method compared to other casting processes.
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		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
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		+	* Accessories cast into in situ concrete.
		+	* Cast iron.
		+	* Cast metal components.
		+	* Cast plate.
		+	* Cast-in-place concrete.
		+	* Cast-iron.
		+	* Difference between cast iron and wrought iron.
		+	* Failure of cast iron beams.
		+	* Major cast metal components.
		+	* Pre-cast concrete.

−	~~Check out the full~~ [~~https~~:~~//sylatech.com/investment-casting/ Investment Casting~~] ~~Process by Sylatech.~~	+	[[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]]

Sylatech at 14:50, 25 May 2022

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	== What is Lost Wax Casting? ==		== What is Lost Wax Casting? ==
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	* Requires a large amount of preparation and specialist equipment		* Requires a large amount of preparation and specialist equipment
	* More complicated method compared to other casting processes		* More complicated method compared to other casting processes
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		+	Check out the full [https://sylatech.com/investment-casting/ Investment Casting] Process by Sylatech.

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= Lost Wax Casting =

== [[File:What-is-Lost-Wax-Casting-process.jpg]] ==

== What is Lost Wax Casting? ==

Lost Wax Casting is a metal casting technique that utilises wax moulds in order to create intricate, detailed metal structures. Also known as cire perdue or precision casting, molten metal is poured into casts created from wax sculptures. Lost wax casting allows the creation of thin walls and lightweight components.

== Lost Wax Casting Process ==

Casting metal components using the Lost Wax casting process allows you to create precise components with difficult structures.

Lost Wax Casting Process:

* A wax model is created. This model can only be used once. Large scale productions 3D print prototypes for quick results.
* Once the wax model has been created the cast must be created. This can be done in a number of ways. A popular technique is to surround the wax mould in plaster until it solidifies.
* The wax-plaster mixture is then heated up so the wax melts and can be removed from the cast.
* Molten metal is then poured into the mould until it has solidified.
* The plaster is then removed leaving the metal structure. From there the metal component is then machined and trimmed to the desired shape.

== History of Lost Wax Casting ==

This form of metal casting is first recorded 6,000 years ago, used by the Indus Valley Civilization to create a copper, wheel-shaped amulet. Early practises used wax from beehives to create the desired structure. In ancient Athens, they used to use clay moulds to create casting for statues and jewellery.

== Positives & Negatives of Lost Wax Casting ==

Positives:

* Lost Wax Casting can be used to create complex shapes, with very delicate features.
* Can save material waste and can be used for mass production
* Can cast any material with very few restrictions, such as aluminium, magnesium, copper, and steel.
* Can be used for rapid, low-cost production.

Negatives:

* Cannot produce large components using this technique
* Requires a large amount of preparation and specialist equipment
* More complicated method compared to other casting processes