Uni mould post cure


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Darren
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Im using uni mould, can i de mould before post cure or do i have to keep the part in?
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It's always better to keep the part in the mould as it helps prevent print-through and distortion. But it's possible and sometimes unavoidable to post-cure after demoulding, it just needs to be done carefully and ramp the heat up as slowly as possible. 
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Ok, i think im going to have to de mould first but it's not an important part really, just a cover.

Can you recommend a good ramp rate? Is 1 degree a min slow enough?

Also does the post cure have to be done in one cycle?
10hrs at 60 degree one day, the next day 2hrs at 70 degrees and so on. 
Bit worried about leaving my oven one all that time 
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