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Hi!

We're using the unimould system for the first time, and just wanted to get the timing explained once and for all.

After the gelcoat has been applied, we are going to let it sit for approximately 20 hrs before we continue with the  coupling coat layer. Is this OK?



How many hrs would you recommend between the coupling coat and the polyester reinforcement?

Temperature will be around 18-20 dgrs C.

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Lasse Svedberg

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Hi, Lasse.

Here is the working sequence I had with one of my molds, made with Unimold:

01). Gelcoat applied on the plug, 2% Catalyst.

02). Gelcoat tacky after 100 minutes.

03). Two coats of 150g/sqm CSM with coupling coat, Catalyst 2%.

04). Coupling coat tacky after 45 minutes.

05). Tooling resin applied at 1.75% catalyst, with 5 layers of 450g/sqm CSM.

06). Leave it alone.

07). Clean tools.

08). Have a beer.

Total thickness of the mold is 6 mm, area of the mold about 0.45m², room temp was about 19.5°C.

I bring your attention on the fact that EC suggests 1.25% catalyst maximum for the tooling resin. Use more than 1.25% at your own risks.

But in a general point of view, it is a good idea to lower catalyst ratio for the tooling resin, and apply AT LEAST 4 layers (5 recommended) of CSM so all the layers will reach enough temperature to cure correctly.

Hope it helps.

 



 


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