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Topic: Making molds for Methacrylate Casting on FFF/FDM printers

Hi all,

This is an initial Idea so I just going to throw it in the air.

Do you think is possible to use a FDM 3d printer to make molds for Methacrylate Casting?

I have read of Methacrylate Casting using molds made on SLS printers, but they are very expensive.

I know the problem here is finding the right Polymer to do the job, do you think some of the Taulman's Nylon could work? a filament that does this exist?

Best.

Jaime.

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Re: Making molds for Methacrylate Casting on FFF/FDM printers

In theory, Taulman Nylon should work.  I think its the wrong kind of material for molds if you are going much lager than about 3x3x3" in your design. 

What are you wanting to cast?

SD2 with E3D, SD Press, Form 1+
Filastruder
NYLON (taulman): http://www.soliforum.com/topic/466/nylon/