{"id":26709,"date":"2021-01-16T00:05:27","date_gmt":"2021-01-16T00:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/?p=26709"},"modified":"2021-01-15T13:32:08","modified_gmt":"2021-01-15T13:32:08","slug":"castable-wax-40-resin-formlabs-160120214","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dnatives.com\/en\/castable-wax-40-resin-formlabs-160120214\/","title":{"rendered":"Castable Wax 40 Resin: the new resin from Formlabs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Formlabs has added a 30th patented material to its catalog!\u00a0During the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, which took place virtually this year, the American manufacturer presented its new resin intended for jewelers: the Castable Wax 40 Resin.\u00a0To develop this new material, Formlabs collaborated with the Gemological Institute of America, an authority in jewelry expertise, and Rio Grande Jewelry Supply, one of the world’s largest suppliers of\u00a0 <\/span>tools jewelry related tools.\u00a0This alliance made it possible to design the ideal resin for the production of jewelry molds.<\/p>\n

With 12 new materials developed in 2020, Formlabs wants to prove that the quality of parts designed through additive manufacturing directly correlates to the quality of the material used.\u00a0When asked about this, David Lakatos, Product Manager at Formlabs explained, \u201cThe advancements happening in material science are providing the 3D printing industry with a new level of utility and versatility. When revolutionary materials are combined with the unique structures 3D printers can create, the end products better meet the needs and expectations of consumers. With our rapidly growing array of materials, we are able to continually expand the list of industries that can benefit from 3D printing.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

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Jewelry molds made from Castable Wax 40 Resin (photo credits: Formlabs)<\/p><\/div>\n

Castable Wax 40 Resin, a material for jewelry makers<\/b><\/h3>\n

Made of 40% wax, Castable Wax 40 Resin achieves results similar to those of blue carving wax, a material often used in lost wax casting.\u00a0The latter, which has existed since Antiquity, has certain limits. The parts are often porous and soft if extensive post-processing hasn\u2019t been carried out.\u00a0In addition, lost wax casting requires lots of tools.\u00a0For this reason the new resin from Formlabs makes a great alternative.\u00a0It also allows jewelers to digitize their workflow, and therefore increase their efficiency.\u00a0Finally, using 3D printing gives them the opportunity to explore new types of design, with increased freedom and versatility.<\/p>

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With Castable Wax 40 Resin, Formlabs reaffirms its status as\u00a0a major player in additive manufacturing<\/span><\/a>\u00a0.\u00a0This easy-to-mold resin capable of printing smooth models opens up new possibilities for 3D printing.\u00a0\u201cAt Formlabs, we always strive to push the boundaries of what is possible with additive manufacturing and materials are essential in that regard.\u00a0New materials pave the way for new applications, from everyday products like\u00a0<\/i>a pair of shoes<\/i><\/span><\/a>\u00a0used for a marathon, to medical devices and surgical guides that help in the operating room,<\/i>\u201d concludes Kathy Bui, Engineering Manager at Formlabs .<\/p>\n