925 Sterling Silver

Silver

Lost Wax Casting

Material Info

About

Sterling Silver (92.5% silver) is a high quality silver alloy commonly used in jewelry and other skin-safe applications. With several finishing options and the ability to showcase intricate details, 3D printing Silver offers a professional, finished look and feel. 3D printed Silver will tarnish over time, but can be polished to achieve a like-new surface. This material is a softer metal that will be more malleable with thin features. Natural and Polished Silver can be ordered through our online platform, for Antique, Satin, Sandblasted, and Fine-Detail Polished finishes please reach out to sales@shapeways.com. More information about this material can be found in our Here.

Color & Finishes

Natural
Polished
Antique
Satin
Sandblasted
Fine-Detail Polished

Natural: 3D print Silver with light polishing for a somewhat rough surface with a matte finish.
Polished: Hand-polished to achieve a smooth, shiny finish; lightly smooths sharp edges and fine details.
Fine-Detail Polished: Extensive polishing of 3D printed Silver will reach intricate details, achieving a very shiny surface.
Antique: Recessed details are blackened to achieve a steampunk look.
Satin: Provides a softer texture that diffuses light beautifully.
Sandblasted: Features a raw, textured surface ideal for designs with a rugged edge.

Technology

• Lost Wax Casting
  Material Data Sheet Silver

Description

Material Highlights

High quality, shiny finish, 925 sterling that is skin-friendly, and high electrical and thermal conductivity.

Handling and Care

Skin-friendly, good electrical conductivity and heat-proof up to 850°C/1562°F.

Design Guidelines

Bounding Box

Maximum Bounding Box 89 × 89 × 100 mm
Minimum Bounding Box 2.4 × 2.4 × 0.6 mm

Walls

Supported Walls 0.6 mm (Natural)
0.8 mm (Polished, Fine Detail Polished, Antique)
Unsupported Walls 0.6 mm (Natural)
0.8 mm (Polished, Fine Detail Polished, Antique)

Wires

Supported Wires 0.8 mm (Natural, Polished, Fine Detail Polished, Antique)
Unsupported Wires 1.0 mm (Natural, Polished, Fine Detail Polished, Antique)

Details

Embossed Details 0.3 mm high & wide (Natural, Polished, Antique)
0.4 mm high & wide (Fine Detail Polished)
Engraved Details 0.3 mm high & wide (Natural, Polished, Antique)
0.35 mm high & wide (Fine Detail Polished)

Escape Holes

Single Escape Hole Diameter 4.0 mm
Multiple Escape Hole Diameter 2.0 mm

Clearance

Minimum 0.3 mm

Sprues

Not Supported Sprues are wires that keep two or more parts together.

Interlocking & Enclosed Parts

Interlocking Not Supported
Enclosed Not Supported

Parts in File

Up to 2 identical parts (like earrings or cufflinks) may be uploaded in the same model file.

Accuracy

During lost wax casting, the metal shrinks by approximately 1–1.5%. Finishing and polishing then remove additional material, resulting in an overall size reduction of approximately 3%.

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