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Composite die's for gilt-metal or copper impressions
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Craig
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Hi,
I'm thinking of trying to form some thin metal sheet between two dies in a press.
Here is an example of a form cast in lead.
I'm thinking of casting the dies in aluminium but would also like to consider composites. I believe that some Dies are made using one tool steal and one urethane
http://www.acrotechinc.com/metal-forming/. I thought about experimenting with a hybrid of this system as urethane is cheaper and easier to handle than cast aluminium.
Would a cast Urethane be the most advisable composite? Should it be re-enforced with any glass or fibre product. I was initially attracted to it as I believe it is less brittle than many resins.
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Composite die's for gilt-metal or copper impressions
Craig
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10 Years Ago
your project is interesting. sorry i don't have any answers for you. hopefully i will get to see how...
Michael77
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10 Years Ago
How many are you planning on making? If just a few. Then just some hardwood, will be strong enough....
kidpaint
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9 Years Ago
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