Tools, Glorious Tools! #11 - The Vacuum Casting Machine (Patreon)
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G’day folks,
A new TGT for you on the vacuum casting machine I use for investment casting, do please enjoy!
Also, I have put together a selection of hi-res pics of the finished casting as wallpapers, so if you’re looking to brighten up your desktop with something new, then be sure to check them out. (zip file link below this post.)
Cheers, Chris.
Edit: Drawings for the adapter plates: https://www.patreon.com/file?h=51956266&i=8862559
Direct links to the video -
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/557740852/0a16c78b16
Youtube: https://youtu.be/rSLf3MktrvY
-------------- Video Notes: ---------------
Source Information for the design:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGNnH_xbjR4&t=761s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdxiZs0MDbs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RThrVi5q-f8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0yvtw9ERGc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BikL2yIDic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBWHt5Pt5rI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFrWtjMBk7k
Component links:
Vacuum Pump: http://www.jbind.com/products/product-search-detail.aspx?SKU=DV-6E-250
Neutec Flanged Flasks: https://www.riogrande.com/product/neutec-superperf-flanged-flasks-with-cross-bars/702184ngp
Gaskets: https://www.riogrande.com/product/silicone-flask-gaskets/710390gp
https://contenti.com/silicone-rubber-gaskets
Sprue Bases: https://www.riogrande.com/product/rubber-round-button-c-style-sprue-bases/702706gp
Certus Optima Investment: https://www.certus-int.com/optima
Model Links
Leon: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/art/leon-tedalvarez
Oil Lamp Base & Body .stl files: https://www.patreon.com/file?h=51956266&i=8151182
Small to medium studio & home shop vacuum casting machines for comparison:
https://www.riogrande.com/product/rio-vacuum-casting-and-investing-machine/705108
https://www.riogrande.com/product/v-i-c-9-tabletop-casting-machines/705107gp
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