Description
PolyCast™
PolyCast™ is an easy to print filament designed specifically for investment casting applications. Featuring Ash Free™ Technology, 3D printed patterns can be completely vaporized when vitrifying the ceramic investment, typically leaving an ash residue of <0.003% by weight.
What makes PolyCast™ unique?
Layer-Free: Can be easily smoothed with IPA for a smoother surface finish which is reflected on the casted model.
Ash-Free: Burns out very cleanly with minimum ash residues.
What is the residue percentage of PolyCast™ after burning?
It is recommended to burn out the printing part at 1000°~1200°C for 1~2 hours. the final ash content is tightly related to the printing parts topological structure as well as the burning condition: please ensure there is enough air blowing when burning out the part, please also ensure the print parts structure is not extremely complicated (for extreme complicated structure, two-times burning may be necessary). Read more here: PolyCast Info Sheet
Print Settings:
These settings are recommended by Polymaker and are meant as a starting point to help find your optimal print settings. They should work for most 3D printers; however, you may need to experiment outside these ranges.
Printing Temperature: 190˚C - 220˚C
Bed Temperature: 25˚C - 70˚C
Printing Speed: 40mm/s - 60mm/s
Fan: ON
Direct Drive:
Retraction Distance: 1mm
Retraction Speed: 20mm/s
Indirect Drive:
Retraction Distance: 3mm
Retraction Speed: 40mm/s
Drying Settings: 55˚C for 12h
(Only if the material has absorbed moisture)
Videos
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POLYCAST VS PLA | is it worth the premium ?
I compared the Polymaker Polycast against, regular PLA filamen...
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Metalcasting at Home Part 105. Electric Furnace Lost Polycast Mould. Lamppost Engine
This electric furnace works very well for a small casting, sav...
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Let it Burn: PolyMaker Polycast
In this video I am testing the burnout behavior of Polymaker P...
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3D Printed Patterns For Metal Casting
Create 3D printed patterns for precision parts/jewelry up to l...
Additional Information
Material: |
Casting |
Feature: |
Casting |
Series: |
PolyCast |
Diameter: |
1.75 mm |
Weight: |
0.75kg |
Brand Name: |
Polymaker |
