Case Study: Vaupell slashes investment-casting lead time and costs with 3D Systems QuickCast

Vaupell Saves Time and Money on Investment Casting with 3D Systems

Vaupell, a 70‑year‑old supplier of aerospace components with more than two decades of 3D printing experience, needed to overcome the slow, expensive nature of traditional investment casting tooling. Complex wax molds could take months to over a year and cost $200k–$300k, so the company sought a faster, lower‑cost way to produce high‑quality, production‑worthy patterns that meet tight aerospace tolerances.

Using 3D Systems’ QuickCast SLA process on the ProX 800 with Accura CastPro Free material, Vaupell now prints large, accurate patterns in days rather than months. The approach cut tooling costs to about $6k–$15k, enabled rapid iterative prototyping and part consolidation, improved burnout cleanliness with an antimony‑free resin, and scaled quickly to meet production needs while maintaining required precision.

Vaupell

Andy Reeves

Sales Engineer for New Business Development