Our Metal Casting Printers

  • 3D Systems ProJet MJP 2500 IC wax casting printer

    ProJet MJP 2500 IC

    Tool-less production of 100% wax casting patterns

    Highlights:

    • High quality small to mid-sized wax patterns that fit directly into a standard foundry casting process
    • Ideal for customized metal components, bridge manufacturing and low volume production
    • VisiJet® M2 ICast 100% wax material delivers the same melt and burn-out characteristics of standard casting waxes

    Software:

    • 3D Sprint
  • 3D Systems ProX 800 3D Printer (SLA)

    ProX 800

    SLA quality at high throughput to address the broadest range of applications

    Highlights:

    • Print complex assemblies, custom assembly jigs and fixtures, master patterns, mass customization of production parts
    • Produce dental models and drill guides in batches
    • Highly detailed, lightweight investment casting patterns with QuickCast® SLA build style

    Software:

    • 3D Sprint
  • 3D Systems ProX 950 3D Printer (SLA)

    ProX 950

    All the benefits of SLA 3D printing in extra-large format

    Highlights:

    • Strong, highly accurate large parts (up to 1500 mm length) in one piece
    • Print large format complex assemblies, prototypes and production parts
    • Highly detailed, lightweight investment casting patterns with QuickCast® SLA build style

    Software:

    • 3D Sprint
  • 3D Systems ProJet 6000 HD 3D Printer (SLA)

    ProJet 6000 HD

    Highest 3D printed quality and accuracy for small to medium sized parts

    Highlights:

    • Smooth surface, high quality for intricate jewelry geometries and high accuracy for prongs
    • Uses VisiJet SL Jewel material to produce direct casting models, accurate patterns for silicon or rubber molding as well as design verification models

    Software:

    • 3D Sprint
  • 3D Systems ProJet 7000 HD 3D Printer (SLA)

    ProJet 7000 HD

    Mid-range integrated solution for SLA quality and accuracy

    Highlights:

    • Same SLA benefits of the ProJet 6000, with more than double the build volume
    • Print prototypes, tooling, patterns for casting, end use parts
    • Highly detailed, lightweight investment casting patterns with QuickCast® SLA build style

    Software:

    • 3D Sprint
  • sPro 60 SD-HD 3D Printer

    sPro 60 HD-HS

    Compact SLS printer for broad range of thermoplastic, composite and elastomeric materials

    Highlights:

    • High-throughput of medium-sized parts (up to 330mm long)
    • Production-grade nylon parts production
    • Produce housings, machinery components, complex end-use parts, functional assemblies, jigs and fixtures

    Software:

    • 3D Sprint
metal cast part created using 3D Systems ProJet MJP 2500 IC
Protocast Cuts Leadtime on High Value Casting Patterns
Established in 1966, Protocast-JLC is a one-stop precision investment casting manufacturer for a variety of quality- and innovation-oriented industries, including aerospace, energy, communications, medical, and military, among others. The full-service investment casting foundry has built a strong reputation among its customers for its ability to tailor production to meet customer demands, and the addition of a ProJet® MJP 2500 IC investment casting printer by 3D Systems has contributed to that … Read more >
3D printed wax patterns for investment casting printed on the ProJet MJP 2500 IC
Invest Cast: Wax 3D Printing Is Next Gen for Investment Casting
Founded in 1981, Invest Cast, Inc. has steadily grown its casting, machining and fabrication business with an emphasis on innovation. Using the latest technologies, training and techniques, Invest Cast now has three U.S. locations where it produces superior quality investment castings and delivers unmatched industry and technical experience. In the company’s ongoing mission to deliver exceptional projects with unmatched customer service, Invest Cast recently purchased two ProJet® MJP 2500 IC … Read more >
Cast metal parts by Microfound using 3D Systems ProJet MJP 2500 IC
Foundry Saves Time, Advances Wax Pattern Aesthetics with Wax 3D Printing
3D Systems’ digital foundry solution enables a smooth transition from digital design to cast parts without intermediate tooling. Established in 1993, Microfound is the Italian leader in precision lost wax casting in the mechanical sector. Based in Barco, Italy, the foundry works with customers across industries and emphasizes innovation and technological evolu… Read more >
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    Materials

    Our extensive and versatile portfolio of 3D printing materials addresses the widest range of applications and performance characteristics in additive manufacturing, with plastic, elastomer, composite, wax, metal, bio-compatible and more material types.

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    Software

    Our engineering software enables the creation of 3D data from scans, design and using that data in manufacturing, 3D printing and 3D inspection of production parts.

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    Resources

    The Foundry Goes Digital - build productivity and new manufacturing efficiencies with tool-less 3D printed casting pattern production.

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  • On Demand Printing and Digital Manufacturing

    We provide professional-grade online 3D printing and manufacturing services that empower designers and engineers with the tools to design, iterate, and produce quality parts directly from digital 3D files.

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