Prolific maker [Jan Mrázek] shared his process for casting soft silicone parts that nevertheless have some added stiffness, which he accomplished by embedding porous, 3D-printed “ribs” into ...

This tutorial on how to cast metal parts from 3D printed silicone molds is a perfect example of how useful a 3D printer can be when you are looking to make a custom and durable metal part at home.

Silicone components and parts are traditionally mass-fabricated by injection molding or casting. Both processes require prefabricated molds for each separate design, which slows down the whole ...

Ideally, investment castings are constructed like a carrot, with the thinnest sections farthest from the gate. Thin sections freeze first.

ADAPTABILITY of die castings to economical manufacture, to close dimensions, to complex shapes, and to thin sections is stressed. Die-casting alloys are reviewed, emphasizing the suitability of the ...

In this episode Ben shows how to use silicone to make reusable mold for casting concrete. This is an easy process for making a concrete copy of an existing object. I used Mold Star 30 silicone ...