Spark plug cover mould


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jamiepm
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Hi all,

So this is my first mould, it's not overly complex, however attempt number one was a failure.

The products worked brilliantly, and the detail was really good.

Sadly I had to break the mould as there was no way of getting a grip on the pattern to release it

Below are pictures of the part, it sadly I isn't flat so I built flanges around the edges last time.
The part is made from aluminium as well.

Any tips on how to mould this would be great.










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f1rob
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Two ideas for next time

Do as you did before but really beef up the side flanges and when finished remove all the loose flanges then use gravity/inerta to get the part out

Hard bash on one end of the flange while holding the other end should see your pattern flying out

Lots of shock isn't good for your gelcoat but will be ok for a one off home brew

Or drill 2 6/8mm holes through the top of your pattern (long as you don't mind destroying it) countersink them so when you bolt a countersunk bolt in its below the surface

Fill and polish on top of the bolt heads and you now have 2 studs coming out of the back of your pattern to strip out with
GO

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