So I promised to keep you guys updated on the HSBC commemorative medal project and any developments. Since my last post:
There was a very lengthy testing process to get the design made in silver. Because of the scale of the design (100mm by 100mm) it had to be trailed on a few different 3D printers before being moulded and cast. Below is a slide show of some of the tests that were undertaken on the Objet and EnvisionTec. We found that it was best 3D printed in a direct castable material and casting it straight from the wax model. This captured the detail required in the design and taking a mould from the resin prints was very difficult. I have some pictures of the casting process to share with you so you can see the detail captured in the silver. I am waiting on some professional photographs of the final piece so you can see it all polished and assayed. I look forward to showing you soon.
If you want to read more about the HSBC time capsule, including details of the other items that were buried alongside the commemorative medal, then please read the article by Arena Central: www.arena-central.com/hsbc-buries-time-capsule-at-arena-central/. The webpage is dedicated to bringing you updates on the development of the site and other buildings in the Arena. Let me know what you think in the comments below.
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