Here's the top mold... Stay tuned for the bottom mold and preliminary cast. Released the model GREAT. Super stoked.
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| Printed mold enclosure + integrated mold registration keys. These were printed in two parts in ABS plastic. |
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| This is the negative that will be cast. The division line is on the top flat surface of the fan. Interesting thing about 3D printing, is instead of having to embed the part in clay, you can just print each negative, resulting in a much easier process, and less clean up. |
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| The ring of clay on the bottom will seal the fan negative to the glass. |
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| Mold of top of fan. |
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| Casting the bottom half of the mold. |
First fan cast. Takes 10 minutes instead of 3.5 hours + assembly. Mild flashing to clean up and heat treat afterwards, but definitely an improvement!!!
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