ABOUT
BC Original is the most famous BlueCast castable resin. It is 100% ash-free in order to get perfect casting quality in jewelry manufacturing. BlueCast Original is available in different formulations for LCD/DLP and SLA machines (like Formlabs and DWS) and it is suitable for: Academy rings, Big pendants, Chevalier rings, Medals and Coins, Religious gold art, Solid bracelets, Engagement and wedding rings. BlueCast Original is a “Just cast it resin”. It was the first world castable resin not needing UV curing. Original is also appreciated for industrial applications requiring the casting of large volume models.
MAIN FEATURES
Suitable for standard wax burnout cycle
Excellent casting of small engravings, both positive and negative
No need for post-curing
Safe for health and odorless
Developed for professional jewelry production
Exceptional weldability with wax sprues, like all BlueCast castable resins
HOW TO USE IT
BEFORE PRINT
- Heat the resin by submerging the capped bottle in an ultrasonic cleaner or use a baby bottle warmer. Alternatively, microwave the completely full 500g bottle (capped) for 45 seconds at 700W. Adjust the heating time based on the bottle weight and resin consumption.
- Shake the resin bottle for 60 seconds before use. If the resin has been sitting in the tank, use a silicone spatula to ensure thorough mixing.
- Check the Z offset and calibrate if necessary.
- Use sandpaper (200-400 grit) to abrade the aluminum plate for better adhesion.
- Do not store the resin in the tank for more than 24 hours as BlueCast resins are highly hygroscopic and absorbs moisture from the air.
- It is advisable to filter the resin after each print cycle and store it in its original container for optimal preservation and to prevent alteration of its characteristics.
POST-PRINTING CLEANUP
- Clean the prints using 91%/99% ethyl alcohol or IPA and blow-dry them with compressed air.
- Spray brand new 91%/99% ethyl alcohol or IPA over the patterns after the first cleaning step.
- Dry and clean the pieces again using compressed air for best results.
- UV curing can be used if there are any areas of uncured resin after improper washing.
- Proceed with the usual investment process and follow the manufacturer's recommended burnout cycle for your chosen investment.
