Minimum advised thickness for printing in wax
The casters recommend minimum 0.7mm wall thickness but it depends on the pattern. If it’s a very small piece you might get away with thinner…
What resolution your printers print at?
The resolution can go as high as 0.006350 mm (6 microns) layer thickness, and the standard print resolution is 15 microns, the highest industry standard (as of March 2025).
Can the models be investment cast?
Absolutely! In fact, because there is no ash or residue contamination from the build material and a negligible co-efficient of thermal expansion, our models are ideal for casting.
What is the minimum feature size?
Ten thousandths of an inch (.254 mm).
What kinds of materials do these machines use? Are they hazardous? What are the melting temperatures?
The materials are all manufactured on-site at the Solidscape factory in Merrimack, NH. The materials are non-hazardous. The melting point for Solidscape® Model is 221° to 239° F (95° to 115° C) and Solidscape® Support is 122-162° F (50-72° C).
What kind of tolerance can these Solidscape systems hold?
± one thousandth per inch in X, Y, and Z dimensions per linear inch.
What kind of technology is it?
We use Flashforge's market-leading machines complemented by Solidscape's technology. This technology is based on the same process as inkjet plotters—the printheads deposit wax material in ridiculously accurate patterns true to your CAD design. check this link to see more: https://www.freeformfabrication.co.uk/3d-printers
Would you be able to advise if the final piece is likely to shrink or expand from the wax part?
The wax models for direct casting are true to the CAD design, with up to 1% shrinkage. Please consult your casters if you need to make mould copies so they can advise you on shrinkage due to the mould for injected copies.
I don't have CAD software or knowledge of how to create a digital design. I'm wondering if I send you my vectors drawings with dimensions of what I want, would you be able to create the CAD model for me?
Our company is a 3D printing service for jewellers; we use high-precision 3D Printers. Here is a list of trusted freelance CAD designers: 1. Dovydas Pocius: [email protected], 07427664852 (based in UK) 2. Alexnder Alexandrow [email protected] (based in Latvia) 3. Tony Tutty, [email protected] (based in France) 4. Anri Haxhi [email protected] (based in Bulgaria) 5. Gillian Waters [email protected] +44-7498 231885 (based in the UK)