Holding Vacuum


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No problem. Just make sure the worktable is clean and free of sharp objects and the back side and edges of the mould have no sharp edges that could puncture the bag and you should be fine.

Warren Penalver
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Looks like an envelope is the answer will give it a go and let you know, will be a couple of weeks. Cheers 
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Any doubts about the mould then envelope bagging is your friend. That way the only places that can leak are the bag or gum tape and that can be eliminated with bagging practice and experience.

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I had same problem and simply fastened a layer of bag to the back of the mould.
so fixed it same as for the front and worked ok.
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Hi
No point in trying to infuse the part with a leak it would be a waste of time and materials, can you envelope bag the mould ?
Chris
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Having trouble holding vacuum! Have checked from the bag to the catch pot to the pump holding vacuum here. Installed a new bag even ran a dye around the edge, inlets/outlets and pleats no leaks. which only leaves the mold, this is made from 18mm custom wood with glued joints and 5 layers of epoxy paint hard to see it leaking. do you have any ideas? Could I infuse it and leave the pump running? Help Regards. 
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