How to make a split mould for this spoiler? 2 piece, 3 piece?


How to make a split mould for this spoiler? 2 piece, 3 piece?
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Can anyone give me some advice as to how to make a mould from this spoiler plug I'm making?



http://www.talkcomposites.com/Uploads/Images/25fb8426-d5b3-4c95-bed5-50cf.JPG









Here's an illustration of the profile to show the detail
http://www.talkcomposites.com/Uploads/Images/0f1d11fe-c7d9-4677-8d81-30dd.jpg
I'm thinking a split along the top and barriers to the front and rear edges?
http://www.talkcomposites.com/Uploads/Images/2a754640-d1a7-4981-8426-fe78.jpg
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http://www.talkcomposites.com/Uploads/Images/e78c23e7-ad9b-416c-8470-af95.jpgLike this? top pic shows both moulds with lay up,bottom pic shows both parts trimmed ready to be bonded
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How to make a split mould for this spoiler? 2 piece, 3 piece?
Bonobo - 11 Years Ago
     For ease I would go with a three piece mould although you probably wouldn't have any issues with a...
ajb100 - 11 Years Ago
     do you intend to make it with all 3 sides and thus bond them together, or do you want to try to make...
andygtt - 11 Years Ago
             Do you mean something liike this?
Bonobo - 11 Years Ago
                 [quote][b]Bonobo (14/07/2014)[/b][hr]Do you mean something liike this? [/quote] This is exactly...
andygtt - 11 Years Ago
                     [quote][b]andygtt (22/07/2014)[/b][hr][quote][b]Bonobo (14/07/2014)[/b][hr]Do you mean something...
Bonobo - 11 Years Ago
     Can anyone help me please? Would i need a 3 / 4 piece mould like this in order to release the part?...
Bonobo - 11 Years Ago
     Why not have the base as one part (joins front and back) and the main body as the second part....
FLD - 11 Years Ago
             [quote][b]FLD (17/07/2014)[/b][hr]Why not have the base as one part (joins front and back) and the...
Bonobo - 11 Years Ago
     Yeah, I'd do them as separate parts. 3mm soric core will leave you with a nice large bonding surface...
FLD - 11 Years Ago
             Like this? top pic shows both moulds with lay up,bottom pic shows both parts trimmed ready to be...
Bonobo - 11 Years Ago
     Thats the one, exactly what I was meaning. I'm a belt and braces man so I'd put tape down the inside...
FLD - 11 Years Ago
     Here's how i intend to set up the barriers for the 1st piece of the mould, will this work?
Bonobo - 11 Years Ago

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