Session Type
PRESENTATION/PANEL/DISCUSSION
Location
Upton 243C
Start Date
15-11-2012 10:00 AM
End Date
15-11-2012 12:00 PM
Description
Burning out wax from ceramic shell molds is the standard practice used in both art foundries and industry. It is efficient, relatively easy, and time-saving. However, it also requires a kiln, creates fumes and particulate, and consumes some of the wax. With the boil-out method the process is cleaner, safer, and reclaims 100% of the wax. Panelists will present their individual methods for boiling-out, discuss the pros and cons to using the boil-out method, and why they have switched solely to this method.
*** May continue through lunch
Cleaner/ Greener De-waxing; Boiling out Ceramic Shell
Upton 243C
Burning out wax from ceramic shell molds is the standard practice used in both art foundries and industry. It is efficient, relatively easy, and time-saving. However, it also requires a kiln, creates fumes and particulate, and consumes some of the wax. With the boil-out method the process is cleaner, safer, and reclaims 100% of the wax. Panelists will present their individual methods for boiling-out, discuss the pros and cons to using the boil-out method, and why they have switched solely to this method.
*** May continue through lunch
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