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This tool applies a standard formula from the relevant domain. The computation is deterministic — given the same inputs, the result is always identical. The formula accounts for the primary variables that determine the output.
Melt pool diameter ≈ Wick burn rate × Burn hours × Expansion factorThe calculation requires: Wick Burn Rate, Burn Time, Expansion Factor. Each parameter contributes to the final result according to the formula above. Accuracy depends on the precision of your input measurements.
Updated: July 2026
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Check the expected unit for each input field (shown as suffix). Converting between imperial and metric units before entering values prevents calculation errors.
When a formula combines multiple measurements, all inputs must use compatible units. Convert everything to the same system (metric or imperial) before calculating.
Estimate melt pool diameter from wick burn rate and burn time. Free wax melt pool calculator for wax and related calculations. It applies the calculation formula (Melt pool diameter ≈ Wick burn rate × Burn hours × Expansion factor). For example: 0.15 in/hr burn rate, 3 hr burn — A typical use case demonstrating the calculator with representative values.