hi,

quick question regarding the subject:-

would it be easier to produce a front wing from a split piece mould or use a couple of moulds and then bond the pieces together?

(the face part and the back edge)

obviously i'm asking this as i have done a mould for a front wing in 3 pieces for easy removal of the part but trying to vacuum bag the whole thing is getting a little frustrating due to air leaks. the supply of parts for this is not the best in oz but i have found a supply of bags but the plastic is not specific in terms of stretch for this application but it almost works, thats the reason for the question.

thanks neil

Hey Neil,

I'd go for a split mould, trying to bond the bits together neatly could be tricky... I suppose you could trim them down to size put them back in the mould and carbon tape the seam.

I have used a split mould for infusion, all I did was apply bathroom silicone sealant to the flanges before bolting them together, I left it for a day and I had a perfect seal! pulling the moulds apart wasn't a problem they just kinda peeled open.

thanks maverick, i shall try the sealant method on this mould