Easy lost PLA metal casting │ How to turn a 3d print into metal │ ASMR

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Welcome to Robinson Foundry. In this video I will be using the lost PLA shell method to turn a 3d print into an awesome solid aluminum casting. I started by printing the model on my 3d printer and then coated it with joint compound. I then buried the shell in sand and sodium silicate and poured in the molten aluminum. This vaporized the PLA and leaving behind an awesome casting.
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@wtxrcdog Год назад

I used to do some lost foam castings. I would use joint compound thinned with water to about like milk. and spray on several coats letting them dry between coats. Then I would pour a base layer of sand into my bucket place my part in and pour plat sand around the part. After that I would tap the bucket with a mallet to pack the sand once it was packed down pour my metal. Worked great. I made tons of parts and no water glass.

@lancekindle3100 3 года назад

joint compound to act at the fine-detail-saver is such an excellent trick

@The_Mimewar 3 года назад

I never would have thought of it on my own.

@nczioox1116 2 года назад

Is there a spray on version?

@theofficialvalvychannel5689 2 года назад

Idk but what is joint compound exactly?😅

@josedavid6400 2 года назад

@@theofficialvalvychannel5689 I also like to know.

@jacktheaviator4938 Год назад

I have tried a couple different types, but the powder that you mix with water that contains plaster of Paris is the best. A lot of the pre mixed varieties have polymers in the mix (usually some sort of vinyl) and they don't work as well. I'm not sure if it's the vinyl, or some other ingredient, but the pre mixed stuff had tiny pits and dimples in the surface finish.

@SethKotta 3 года назад

"Hey, Seth. You know what happened to my car rims?" "... No?"

@abc1099 3 года назад

Wheels*

@shonkydonkey 3 года назад

If you do this same model again, I would suggest that you cast it upside down. The gate can be much smaller than the feeder/riser so you could have a much smaller defect on the top of the head.

@1495978707 3 года назад

In fact this is preferable. You want controlled gradual flow, not sloshing, and this is achieved by constricting the flow before it reaches the model

@operator8014 3 года назад

Yeah, the lost detail across the top of the head was pretty tragic.

@wantafastz28 3 года назад

I really appreciate you showing and telling what materials you use for people like me unwilling to bite the bullet on suspend a slurry... thank u, and awesome content

@Beerbatter1962 3 года назад

Absolutely amazing how much detail you captured. Even the 3D printed layer lines and the filament Wiggly's on the overhang under the chin. Excellent work. Thanks for sharing.

@DarthG33k 3 года назад

5:40 You lost a lot of metal off the side of the bucket, there. A small funnel of sand around the entry point would help direct the metal back into the mold.

@hasanelahituhin1150 Год назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WCnIJu69aV0.html

@danal3386 3 года назад

Unreal... I've been looking into methods for doing this and this is by far the most effective I've seen yet! Hope it works for jewelry casting

@pbDEMON 3 года назад

From what I've seen on other youtube videos, most jewelry casters use resin 3d printers and plaster molds for high quality pieces.

@almorassi 3 года назад

4:31 The difference between cans and wheels is that wheeled aluminum has a higher silicon content, which lowers the melting point of the alloy and improves the fluidity of the molten metal.

@robinson-foundry 3 года назад

That’s right. Big difference between the two. I love “Wheelium”.

@SethKotta 3 года назад

@@robinson-foundry Oh, wheely?

@nitcat1 3 года назад

Is there some method to determine if a wheel is aluminum, magnesium or some kind of alloy?

@vaclavmusil6994 3 года назад

@@nitcat1 Wheels are usually casted.

@operator8014 3 года назад

@@robinson-foundry Wheeluminum?

@trollman-lv3be 3 года назад

Congrats this project is much easier than previus projects

@mattlogue1300 3 года назад

3d print needed support under chin or massive cooling. That cast is awesome.

@robinson-foundry 3 года назад

Thanks, yes it is. Something a little different also.

@matthewludivico1714 2 года назад

excellent to see ancient "lost wax" method brought to the 3D printer era

@JohnSmith-tj5se 2 года назад

this shares nothing with lost wax casting, it's not even close to correct

@regularSenseAppeal Год назад

I was into painting Warhammer miniatures around 30 years ago. Watching this gave me an overwhelming urge to paint it. Nice

@ElusiveParticle 2 года назад

These have such a "How it's Made" vibe to them, it's great. My guess is you were a fan of that show growing up (as I was) and you took some mental notes and made use of them for your videos. Great videos. : )

@donwright3427 3 года назад

Nice to see you have all the correct safety gear and proper tools to safely handle molten metal.

@ColdFuse96 3 года назад

A few years ago, Grant Thompson from TKOR made a video where he did this, but with styrofoam models. I've always juggled around the idea of doing that, but with 3D prints, and it looks like your did it first and perfected the idea with the layer of plaster to get all the intricate details. Excellent work! It looks great!!!!

@soundmindtv2911 3 года назад

Hands down this is authoritatively the best tutorial I’ve been able to find on this

@the_wretched 3 года назад

I can't believe it even retained the overhang stringy thingies, hahaha Excellent video

@coulterjb22 2 года назад

Nicely done. I'm impressed. I think this was the simplest approach I've seen....since 3DTopo showed his lost PLA process eight years ago.

@stgo.s.4067 3 года назад

You rlly make an before an after in the 3D metal casting method with this. You're my heroe

@TheCliverguy 2 года назад

The best & easiest way to make 3d metal products 👏🏼👍🏼

@gokhanceterez1043 2 года назад

this is the most effective lost wax casting video I have ever seen.

@makingcookingfixing 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip on the concrete sealer and joint compound!!

@maxk4324 2 года назад

Dry wall sealer I believe. Concrete sealer is an entirely different product, an epoxy or some other 2 part resin I believe, which if used here will produce very bad results and also probably some fumes you don't want to be breathing.

@FKreider 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing, I literally just bought the materials to try this!

@robinson-foundry 3 года назад

That’s awesome! I hope it works out for you.

@The1Loser1Type 2 года назад

You should post a video of your first go at it!

@riccardo7352 2 года назад

did it work?

@pedroperenne 2 года назад

@@robinson-foundry it is "normal" sand? not special for casting? the sand in the home improvement stores?

@EricksonEtc 2 года назад

@@pedroperenne The sand is regular sand. It's the sodium silicate that makes the sand harden up, with exposure to CO2. Google 'sodium silicate casting'. It's amazing stuff. SV Seeker has some cool videos using SS. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qPnSb3yzytE.html

@SirKevinthefirst 3 года назад

Should take that to the antique road show. Maybe get half a million bucks

@solarheat9016 3 месяца назад

Good job. The finished piece has lots of detail. I would like one in cast iron plated with nickel.

@grandkaiser1 2 года назад

Absolutely stunning....that was glorious

@lukerichard1709 2 года назад

Best casting video to date!

@joselinares4899 2 года назад

At lasttttt a video without burn out oven great job

@caiopanco6872 3 года назад

That’s an awesome technique, great job 👏🏼

@The_Phantom_Writer 3 года назад

Wow... Mind blown. I definitely need to try this method. Keep up the awesome videos, incredibly helpful!!! :)

@freedom_aint_free 3 года назад

Incredible detail!

@justusmuller802 3 года назад

Great job! Amazing quality.

@juanwick8195 Год назад

Definitely given me H.R. Giger vibes👌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥 sick job, love it!!

@appidydafoo 2 года назад

This is so awesome, great work, thank you for sharing!

@ygalion 3 года назад

you asked to tell what we thinking... freaking amazing, good job

@berksonfab 11 месяцев назад

Wow, the detail on the bottom of the chin is very impressive. Very cool!!!

@rachelg552353 3 года назад

Interesting method. The result is great!

@ColinWatters 2 года назад

Great to know it works without needing a lengthy burn out to remove the PLA.

@mensb1936 2 года назад

wow incredible detail in the result. excellent work

@WojciechP915 Год назад

In the foundry I worked at, we used pour basins over top of the sprue so that a constant flow of metal goes into the mold without any air. It also reduces spillage.

@3DPrintingIndustryNews 3 года назад

Good to see that pie case replaced with something a little more sturdy!

@jacob8266 3 года назад

As if I didn't already have enough of an addiction printing in PLA... :P This was super awesome man, thanks for sharing!!!

@robinson-foundry 3 года назад

You’re welcome, it’s a fun hobby! Thanks!

@paulmeistrell1726 3 года назад

You do some impressive work and your techniques are great. Just one thing your wearing lace up shoes without shields surprises me with all the safety you practice. Keep up the good work and making your videos.

@roland2864 3 года назад

Really digging the mayan/Aztec prints

@pizzashoez Год назад

Looks great 👍

@sticustom 3 года назад

Excellent. Turned out great.

@texasRoofDoctor Год назад

Great process

@HarrisonDavies 5 месяцев назад

The best method I've seen.

@rednaldron2617 2 года назад

found out about your channel today and i cant stop watching! amazing work

@dtrotteryt Год назад

Using the angle iron to protect from vent splatter is genius. I have done something similar, but I'll be damned, the angle iron is easy and does a GREAT job. Thanks a bunch!

@clarkgriswald5239 2 года назад

Very detailed and interesting now im going to try this, thanks for the video

@jinXBrothers 3 года назад

Great piece. Very fun pours.

@PixelShaded 3 года назад

Very nice technique, thanks for sharing

@TheJgray17 Год назад

That's pretty cool is a Geiger statue. He always did make some good drawings.

@renees766 2 года назад

That looks awesome!

@elfpimp1 Год назад

Nice. And using Vase mode in the slicer, good idea!!

@VLXVNDR 2 года назад

Pretty sweet looking bong 👌🏼

@Serbianguy432 3 года назад

A great informative tutorial. Well done - as usual.

@robinson-foundry 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@mattyal9347 2 года назад

Quite educational!

@JasonSipe16 2 года назад

This is badass!

@joneastman5627 3 года назад

That came out grate nice piece man

@AstroInfinitum 2 года назад

Beautiful!!

@paulmanhart4481 9 месяцев назад

Excellent job. Who would have thought that you don’t need to melt out the PLA first.

@saadma99 3 года назад

Looking great

@davidforrest937 Год назад

8:18 I like houw the process captures the detail of the drooping filament in the overhanging chin.

@jackturner3803 3 года назад

A fine addition to your collection

@robinson-foundry 3 года назад

Thanks!

@eskanderx1027 3 года назад

Amazing stuff!

@benjaminsente7430 Месяц назад

Will and Skill.

@raziel3726 10 месяцев назад

Amazing Craftsmanship 👍🏻👍👍🏽

@whoguy4231 3 года назад

Thought the PLA would blow up .... but didn't .... Awesome!!! Thank You

@robinson-foundry 3 года назад

As long as it’s vented sufficiently it works!

@Iamnotgod 3 года назад

👍🏻 awesome 🤩

@kepler1175 2 года назад

I cant wait to some day try something like this

@aarontaylor1484 2 года назад

Well done thank you

@benz7679 3 года назад

Amazing job!!

@TheEngineeringDutchman Год назад

Whatan extreme intresting way to cast. I have to give this a try myself

@joshuadelisle 3 года назад

Fantastic results well done. Must try this myself. Cheers J

@timandrew4515 3 года назад

Nicely done!

@LtJerryRigg 3 года назад

Great work! I like this molding method, I will have to try it. One note: don't load your crucible cold like that. The aluminum expands as it heats and it's a great way to crack your crucible. Throw a little in the bottom and let the rest preheat on the furnace vent, add once you get a molten heel on the bottom.

@piesdescalzos27 3 года назад

Robinson baby... do some greek scuptures alright. All the best

@manuelstritt5300 2 года назад

very nice job

@markb3633 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing

@298FAB 2 года назад

Mechanical engineer from forge foundry background yes you can reuse most metal sand etc in the industry we reuse it after filtering and grinding again to ensure no big parts and magnets to remove from ferrous metals etc good luck if it feels and looks good enough to use it probably is not hard 🤞✌️

@marcelwoingue-dagrou2556 3 года назад

Very nice !

@bupbup777 Год назад

Perfect!

@jameswiz 2 года назад

For anyone who cares. "MOST" Cast aluminum is a high silicon based aluminum alloy, which lower the melting point and helps make it flow much easier. This is what makes it ideal for casting. You can buy silicon from eBay, crush it, and add to your molten aluminum to make your own allow that flows easy

@pedroortiz4755 3 года назад

Amazing!!

@jeremyreinhold3620 2 года назад

Man good job this thing lools great. Really getting into this stuff. Wanting to make a wood and epoxy bed with some cast skulls on either post.

@dogdrone5186 3 года назад

Excellent, thank you for sharing. time for me to buy a foundry and make some cool stuff.

@robinson-foundry 3 года назад

Thanks! You definitely should. It’s lots of fun.

@carloscorreainfo 3 года назад

Thanks!

@velcranell4860 3 года назад

now this is the wei!!!

@designersmind3140 3 года назад

Super cool! I'd love to see you do this with a resin printer which would get you even better detail. There are a lot of resins out there specifically for doing lost wax style casting

@elrojogrande744 2 года назад

theres also wax filament for fdm 3d printers. never used it myself because i heard its a PITA to work with though.

@Quahogstacker 3 года назад

U made that look easy nice 👍 👍👍

@oilyrag37wizzard51 2 года назад

Awesome

@BlackTalon53 7 месяцев назад

LOL even the near-spaghettified print part under the chin was captured perfectly!

@crubbythebeagle57 2 года назад

stunning man stunning Author Venkat 😎

@Kami3Kaze Год назад

nice tut

@jefflyon100 2 года назад

Very impressive. Another version of this is being used with powdered steels. The print gets placed in a steel tube (cannister). The outside gets filled with 1085 and the inside with 15n20 or 1085 with 5% nickel. Its heated to forging temperature and compressed in a hydraulic press. The pla is organic and burns off as carbon. Some very detailed mosaic patterns for knife blades etc are being created. Its very new and likely the next big thing in mosaic pattern welded steel (damascus). Thought it might interest you.

@damiferar1544 2 года назад

MUY BUENO E INSTRUCTIVO SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA.

@petrescuework-difficultcas6581 2 года назад

6:12 **pat pat pat** "Wake up Sweetie"

@kmech3rd 3 года назад

I'm impressed that burning out the PLA core before pouring wasn't required. Do you think that any other "support" filaments like the water soluble PVA would burn out even cleaner? Or was PLA just perfectly suited to the application?