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Molds & Fabrication
Practical knowledge on silicone molds, composite molds, wooden molds, 3D printed molds, and CNC machining of wood and foam.
Natural Wood, MDF or Tooling Board: Which Material for Milling Master Patterns?
Natural wood vs MDF vs tooling board (PU, epoxy) for CNC milled master patterns: moisture stability, surface finish, heat resistance when making composite molds, and…
CNC Foam Machining: Choosing Foam and Coatings for Large Models
CNC foam machining for large models: EPS, XPS or PU foam, hot wire cutting or CNC milling, filler, composite or polyurea coatings, and fire safety…
Platinum vs Tin Cure Silicone: How to Choose the Right Mold Making Silicone
Platinum vs tin cure silicone for mold making: Shore A hardness, shrinkage, mold life, food safety, cure inhibition on 3D printed masters and how to…
3D Printed Molds: Sand Molds, Silicone Casting Molds, Injection Mold Inserts and Vacuum Forming Molds
When to use 3D printed molds: sand molds for metal casting, molds for silicone, concrete and wax, low-volume injection inserts and vacuum forming molds, compared…
CNC Wood Molds: Metal Casting Patterns, Concrete Forms and Bending Forms
CNC wood molds for metal sand casting patterns, concrete forms, composite plugs and bending forms. Shrinkage, draft, wood choice and pattern painting from shop experience.
What Is a Composite (FRP) Mold? How to Make a Fiberglass Mold from a Master Pattern
How to make a composite FRP mold: tooling gelcoat, fiberglass, polyester vs. vinyl ester resin, release wax, how many pulls you get, and when to…