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arntr
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Hi.
Is it possible to get some tips making an advanced silcone mould. I am trying to make Mud flaps wich is no longer produced. The idea is to use polyurethane to make the flaps.
The mould must take care of both the outer shape and the inner shape of the part. Have a look at the attached pictures. Which one of the polyurethane castin resins is best suited?
Thanks!
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arntr
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5 Years Ago
I would consider a split mould that is silicone faced and supported by fibreglass backing mould too. It's quite an involved and long process with flanging, silicone brushing and fibreglass, then...
Fasta
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5 Years Ago
Thanks for answer. Just to make sure I understand this right. Making a split mould with silicon face. Put the two (inner and outher) together and fill the hole thing withpolyurethane? Any suggestion....
arntr
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5 Years Ago
That's right, I only say to use silicone since the back side of your part may have lots of details and these can possibly be cast ok as you will be able to flex the silicone off the new cast part? If...
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