Pewter casting

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by jecky125, Sep 23, 2008.

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    I'm trying to cast small pewter medallians with detail similar to a state seal; an image with lettering around. I've tried rtv molds but they provide no detail, maybe a gas venting problem? Also tried sand mold which was a bit more successful but left a grainey texture and some detail loss.
    I have no high temp facilities at this time so I'm limited to low temp alloys.
    Any suggestions or comments on how to accomplish this project?
    Thanks,
     
    jecky125, Sep 23, 2008 IP
  2. donlin

    donlin Active Member

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    If you want detail like that you are gonna have to go with lost wax vacuum casting and that will be expensive equipment wise.
     
    donlin, Sep 23, 2008 IP