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When used for lost wax casting, the burnout is extremely clean (much better than using plastic filament). This product can also be polished, machined, and carved MUCH easier than plastic filaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint2Cast is softer than traditional plastic filaments. Because of this, some extruder feed drives may need to be modified in order to properly feed the filament. The easiest way to determine if your printer will need any modification is to find out if other people are already using any of the flexible filaments on your machine. Many of the rubbery, flexible filaments on the market are even softer and more flexible than Print2Cast filament. Because of this the modifications necessary for them also work well for Print2Cast filament. There are two key points to keep in mind when printing softer filament material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Guide the filament through the entire drive to prevent curling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. 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WAX Cast 3D Printer Filament -2.85 mm
$69.95
Wax filament for 3D printing. When used for lost wax casting, the burnout is extremely clean (much better than using plastic filament). This product can also be polished, machined, and carved MUCH easier than plastic filaments. Print2Cast is softer than traditional plastic filaments. Because of this, some extruder feed drives may need to be...