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steelrudi
Iowa, United States
Member Since: July 17, 2007
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Posted: Monday, August 27, 2007 - 05:56 AM UTC
How do i make moulds for Resin? I have parts that need to be cloned, and am needing advice on how to do it. Any ideas?
matt
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New York, United States
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Posted: Monday, August 27, 2007 - 06:15 AM UTC
use a 2 part RTV. it really depends on the complexity. on a simple part you could use a 2 part Putty or Silicoane selant. I prefer Smooth On's Mold Max 20 it's a 10:1 2 part RTV rubber that cures fully in 24 hours. It also has a very good tear resistance for deep Undercuts.
http://www.smooth-on.com/
http://www.smooth-on.com/
slodder
North Carolina, United States
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Posted: Monday, August 27, 2007 - 06:40 AM UTC