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07-29-2015, 12:21 AM #21
If the investment you need is unavailable where you are located, I would suggest making a mold from the printed piece. FTX Green can withstand temperatures up to 800F (426C) without deforming. This allows you to make a rubber mold using a vulcanizer. The vulcanization process requires temperatures of 300F (148C).
If you don't have access to a vulcanizer, making a silicone mold requires no heat at all and the result will be the same. Just mix and pour. Then you can inject wax, or any other castable material into the mold for casting.
This way you get a high quality product while keeping costs down.
The instructions and materials needed for casting FTX Green are on Page 2 of this thread. Good luck.
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