Casting Ring Investment Calculator
Calculate investment powder and liquid volumes for dental casting ring size and wax tree volume.
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Inputs
Results
Powder Needed
291.6 g
Water Needed
67.1 mL
How to Use This Calculator
- Measure and enter the Ring Diameter and Ring Height in mm.
- Enter the Wax Tree Volume (cc) — the combined volume of all patterns and the sprue tree.
- Input the manufacturer's Water:Powder Ratio and Investment Powder Density.
- Set the Ring Liner Thickness to account for expansion allowance.
- Read off Powder Needed (g) and Water Needed (mL) to mix the correct investment batch, plus the Setting Time.
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