Lost-wax casting manufacturing services
Our lost-wax casting manufacturing services combine old techniques and new technologies, with spectacular results. We’ll help you deliver the ultimate in creative expression through carefully crafted and finished pieces in precious metals. Gold and silver pieces are hallmarked with a master and purity stamp, with the permission of the Royal Mint of Belgium, signifying their quality and showing that your work meets the highest standards.
Lost-wax casting materials
Choose from a broad selection of metals when you come to Materialise for your lost-wax casting projects.
Brass
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Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, is a highly versatile material that offers similar detail to silver and gold. It is ideal for detailed miniatures, sculptures, jewelry or pre-print tests.
Key characteristics
- Affordable substitute for precious metals
- Wide range of platings and colors available
- High surface detailing
- Max part dimensions: 88 x 88 x 125 mm
Bronze
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Lost-wax casting
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Bronze, an alloy consisting primarily of copper, is a strong, affordable material with a reddish tint. It is ideal for creating miniatures, antique-looking jewelry, or pre-print tests.
Key characteristics
- Strong, affordable option for metal 3D printing
- Antique look with reddish tint
- High surface detailing
- Max part dimensions: 88 x 88 x 125 mm
Copper
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Known for its reddish color and greenish hue after oxidization, copper is ideal for small, robust and decorative models such as coins, medals, connectors, or statues.
Key characteristics
- High thermal and electrical conductivity
- Reddish color that turns greenish after oxidation
- High surface detailing
- Max part dimensions: 88 x 88 x 125 mm
Gold
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Solid, nickel-free 14K or 18K gold is available in yellow, red, and white gold formulations. Ideal for creating jewelry, finished pieces are hallmarked with a master and purity stamp.
Key characteristics
- 14K and 18K nickel-free gold
- Mixed with alloys to harden the material for longer wear
- High surface detailing
- Max part dimensions: 88 x 88 x 125 mm
Silver
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Lost-wax casting
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Lost-wax casting
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Malleable and available in five finishes, silver is ideal for jewelry such as rings, cufflinks, bracelets, pendants, and earrings. Finished pieces are hallmarked with a master and purity stamp.
Key characteristics
- 93% sterling silver mixed with alloys to harden the material for longer wear
- High thermal and electrical conductivity
- High surface detailing
- Max part dimensions: 88 x 88 x 125 mm
Finishing processes for lost-wax casting
The right finish can transform your part. Choose from a wide range of high-quality finishing options for every lost-wax casting material, including coating, plating, and polishing.
Technical specifications
| Maximum build dimensions | 88 x 88 x 125 mm |
| Standard accuracy | ±5% (with a lower limit of ± 0.15 mm or ± 0.35 mm, depending on the material) |
| Layer thickness | 0.016 mm |
| Minimum wall thickness | 0.6 – 0.8 mm (material dependent) |
| Surface structure | Unfinished parts have a rough and slightly shiny surface, with various post-production finishes available |
What is lost-wax casting used for?
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