shrinkage

Discussion in 'My Work In Progress' started by 669949_deleted, Mar 4, 2015.

  1. If I need to have a part of my design to come out to 12.2mm diameter, do you know what mm I should use in my CAD in order to account for shrinkage?

    I am ordering in polished Bronze and also in castable wax.

    Can you get consistency when printing like you do with casting? So far I am seeing quite a bit of variation in shrinkage.

    Thanks!

    Sharon
     
  2. Youknowwho4eva
    Youknowwho4eva Well-Known Member
    Both materials are listed at ± 0.125 mm. For wax, that surprises me, it's a very accurate material. But depending on the orientation and conditions, the print can vary.