Unveiling Insights into Formlabs' Latest Casting Resin Technologies
New Developments in 3D Printing
Formlabs, a specialist in SLA and SLS 3D printing technologies, has released a gamut of new products, including two new resin materials, and three post-processing tools for SLA and SLS parts.
Clear Cast Resin: Transforming Investment Casting
- Clear Cast Resin is Formlabs' latest SLA material, aimed at investment casting applications.
- This new material is engineered for optimal thermal expansion, enabling foundries to more rapidly and cost-efficiently cast designs.
- Specifically, Clear Cast Resin is intended for the production of casting shells, delivering minimal cracking and part accuracy within 0.25 mm.
Industry Insights
As John Farr, VP of Technology at Diversified Metalsmiths, a precision foundry in Alabama, highlighted, “The whole Formlabs ecosystem and support system made sense to us. The Clear Cast parts slotted straight into the workflow.” He further commented that the time saved with 3D printing significantly impacts operational efficiency, allowing for streamlined processes without sacrificing quality.
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