Difference between revisions of "Vote For Casting Equipment"
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There are two major additional machines required for the lost wax casting process. | There are two major additional machines required for the lost wax casting process. | ||
| − | + | '''This is an example of a casting and investment table needed for casting, this price is comparable to the market trend.''' | |
* [http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jewelry-Tool-Wax-Cast-Combination-Vacuum-Investing-and-Casting-Machine-/231072027208?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35ccf75248] | * [http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jewelry-Tool-Wax-Cast-Combination-Vacuum-Investing-and-Casting-Machine-/231072027208?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35ccf75248] | ||
** Estimate ~ This machine is $777.78 | ** Estimate ~ This machine is $777.78 | ||
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| − | + | '''Wax Injector''' | |
* [http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Wax-Injector-Arbe-Machine-Size-1-1-3-Quart-Tank-Jewelry-110v-For-Compressor-/390924814504?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5b04ef48a8] | * [http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Wax-Injector-Arbe-Machine-Size-1-1-3-Quart-Tank-Jewelry-110v-For-Compressor-/390924814504?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5b04ef48a8] | ||
** New machine ~$425 | ** New machine ~$425 | ||
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| − | + | '''Rubber for molds''' | |
| − | * [http://www.ebay.com/itm/ | + | * [http://www.ebay.com/itm/AEROMARINE-PRODUCTS-SILICONE-RTV-Mold-Making-Rubber-1-GAL-Simple-1-1-Mix-/331482826551?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d2dea8737] |
** ~$120 | ** ~$120 | ||
| + | Plaster for investing | ||
* [http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Kerr-Satin-Cast-20-Investment-33-lbs/70209933?Pos=1 Plaster Investment] | * [http://www.riogrande.com/Product/Kerr-Satin-Cast-20-Investment-33-lbs/70209933?Pos=1 Plaster Investment] | ||
** ~$35 | ** ~$35 | ||
Revision as of 16:37, 21 March 2015
Sponsors
Tom Judge
History
Background
PS1 currently owns some equipment that would be useful for metal casting.
- Lab Furnace
- Kerr Centrifico Casting Machine
- A few casting flasks 1" x 2 "
It would be beneficial to jewelry making, custom part fabrication, physical art and probably some other fields to be able to cast custom metal parts.
There are two major additional machines required for the lost wax casting process.
This is an example of a casting and investment table needed for casting, this price is comparable to the market trend.
- [1]
- Estimate ~ This machine is $777.78
- + ~192.00 for shipping.
Wax Injector
- [2]
- New machine ~$425
- This particular machine has free shipping
The above linked items are examples of available (at the time of this writing) equipment to fill these roles, and are intended as a rough indicator of pricing and equipment configuration. Similar equipment may need to be located once this vote passes.
Additional Supplies Needed:
Rubber for molds
- [3]
- ~$120
Plaster for investing
- Plaster Investment
- ~$35
Total for materials and equipment: ~$1551.64
Shipping costs: ~$250 (wild estimate - there are freight costs involved)
Total with 10% buffer: $1959.69
Goals
Equip PS:1 with tools and supplies necessary for metal casting.
Language
Authorize the board to spend up to $1959.69 on equipment and materials for lost wax process metal casting.