Technical Information

High-resolution wax models for exceptional detail.

3D Wax Printing

We have invested in latest and most technically advanced 3D wax printers in the market, our printers provide the sharpest, crispest and most precisely accurate detailed wax prints.

Printing Resolution

3D Wax Printing Technical Information

All production is executed at 16 μm (micron) layer thickness using XHD (Extreme High Definition) 1200 × 1200 × 1600 DPI resolution. This standard we provide delivers outstanding surface detail and dimensional accuracy, striking the perfect balance between quality and cost-efficiency for the jewellery industry. Lower resolution modes are not used in our facility.

16μm Layer Thickness

Ultra-high definition (16 microns)

Complex Geometries

Create intricate designs with ease

Large Build Envelope

300mm (W) x 200mm (L) x 130mm (H)

Reduced Metal Loss

Optimised for efficient casting

Real-World Capabilities

Physical Printing & Casting Size Limitations

Our 3D wax printers have the printing surface area of up to 300mm wide 200mm long & 130mm high, meaning anything that can fit within that surface area, we can print it. However, keep in mind we can’t cast that large.

Items exceeding 90mm width and 160mm in length are not cast as a single piece. Beyond this width and length, metal flow slows and temperature drops, increasing the risk of premature solidification and bottom-fill miscasts.

Precision Through Production

Shrinkage Compensation

Precious metals contract as they cool after casting, which can affect the final dimensions of a piece.

To help maintain accuracy, shrinkage allowances are considered during production based on the metal, design and casting requirements. This helps ensure your finished jewellery remains as close as possible to the intended dimensions.

Please see our casting technical information to account and determine casting shrinkage factors needed for your metals.

Complete peace of mind

STL File Security

At Hygrade, we provide complete peace of mind by keeping all design files local to the printer (your designs are never uploaded to cloud servers) ensuring your CAD data and intellectual property remain completely under our control.

Our 3D wax printers meet strict US and European cybersecurity standards, safeguarding sensitive designs at every step.

Combined with strict NDAs, clients can trust total confidentiality, making us the safest and most reliable choice for high-value, custom jewellery manufacturing.

3D Wax Printing Processes

From Digital Design to Production

We take extra care to ensure the crispiest, highest-quality wax prints pre-casting.

Stage 1: Clean & Calibrate

Before starting a new build plate, the printer is thoroughly cleaned, including wiper blades, and every wax jet is tested via calibration prints. Any clogged jets are cleaned and purged until fully clear. This ensures flawless wax prints, preventing defects that could lead to re-printing, re-casting, and wasted time.

Stage 2: Hotplate Release

Waxes are carefully removed from the build plate using a dedicated hotplate. We do not use freezer “cold-shunt” methods, which risk cracks and micro-fractures in delicate waxes.

Stage 3: Solvent Dissolving

Support wax is removed through four sequential, temperature-controlled solvent baths with magnetic stirring. We avoid ultra-sonic baths for safety reasons and to prevent delicate parts from snapping. The final bath uses pure solvent to remove any remaining traces of build support wax.

Stage 4: Force Drying

Waxes are dried with cool, filtered air to ensure all solvents evaporate completely, leaving clean, dry, and crisp wax ready for treeing and casting.

From CAD File to Cast Ready Wax

3D Wax Printing Perfected

We take your digital jewellery files through precise preparation, high-resolution wax printing, support removal and expert finishing.

The result is a clean, cast-ready wax model, ready for investment casting with confidence.

Crisp detail. Dimensional accuracy. Reliable casting preparation.