Note: If “Dana Kiu” or “Woodman” refers to specific companies, patents, or regional practices not covered here, additional targeted research or direct contact with the source is advised. This report is a technical inference based on standard casting principles and quality frameworks.
| Feature | Wax | Wood (in Dana Kiu Woodman process) | |---------|-----|-------------------------------------| | Pattern stability | Poor above 25°C | Excellent up to 150°C | | Surface finish | Excellent | Very good (requires sanding/sealing) | | Wall thickness control | Good | Superior for thick sections | | Burnout residue | Minimal ash | Requires higher temp; potential char | | Reusability | No (lost wax) | No (lost wood) | dana kiu woodman casting high quality