MAKING YOUR MASTER
Many of our customers come to us with a physical master they would like reproduced. If you do not have a physical master, we can 3D print one from your .STL or .OBJ files.
We prefer to take on entirely finished objects but can do some level of design, production and finishing to get you from concept to finished piece!
REPLICATING YOUR 3D PRINTS
3D print casting service
We are happy to make copies of your 3D prints in white metal or resin.
We highly recommend that you talk to one of our casting technicians before printing your master. They will review your files and suggest whether there are any adaptations you could make to get better copies.
If you intend to provide a piece printed in SLA resin we require at least one good layer of primer or lacquer as even post-cured printer resin can cause inhibition in our silicone and errors in our vulcanised moulds.
FDM printed objects can cause issues as the moulding material sometimes mechanically locked within the layer lines, destroying both the original objects and the mould, making it unviable. We always recommend some finishing before moulding to ensure the best outcome.
Mouldmaking & casting services London, resin and metal
WHITE METAL SPIN CASTING
We produce our own range of white metal vehicles and figures using a centrifugal casting or spin casting technique.
Rubber mould spin casting uses circular vulcanised rubber moulds that are spun at high speed whilst the molten metal is poured into the mould.
We use this method to reproduce masters where the customer requires numerous castings.
We have worked with clients involved in design, fashion and jewellery to reproduce brooches, badges and pendants. We have also produced parts for architectural, exhibition and hobbiest models.
Typically, we use white metal alloys or pewter for this method of casting.