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Suitable epoxy resin to seal a 3D printed mould
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Hi,
I make some parts using carbon prepreg (from Hexcel) and 3D printed Polycarbonate moulds. To make a glossy surface finish of the moulds, I use 2-3 layers of
XTC 3D
(more closely unspecified epoxy resin) with sanding between each layer. Finally I seal the surfaces with S120 Mould Sealer from Easy Composites (10 coatings). Resulting carbon part looks amazing, but I have a problem with the mould. The XTC 3D does not stick to Polycarbonate very well, so after demoulding there are small areas on the mould sourface, where the layers of XTC 3D are peeled off. Because of that, I can't use the mould again without any repair of the surface. Interesting is, that the resin from carbon prepreg stick very well to the Polycarbonat. On places, where is not release agent applied, I'm not able to peel off the resin from the surface.
Can someone recommend me some type of epoxy resin or gelcoat as a replacement of the XTC 3D? It can be also a resin from Easy Composites portfolio. I also require applicability of the resin up to 100°C and fast curing time (preferably up to 2hrs at elevated temperature - 60-80°C )
Thanks in advance!
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Suitable epoxy resin to seal a 3D printed mould
joei.pavlas
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7 Years Ago
HelloI did a similar mold for trial.It was 3D printed out of Polymaker PC-PlusThe cavities were sanded, then I used easylease as release agent. Once prepreg was cured, I had difficulties to pop the....
Tony2125
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7 Years Ago
The issue is the temperature requirement. 100C pushes you into the high temperature system realms. Eg our EL160 High Temp Epoxy Laminating Resin which will go to 160C with an appropriate oven post....
Warren (Staff)
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