Using epoxy + fibre glass to make mould for pre preg?


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JamesC
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Hi guys
Had a bit of a search + can't really find a yes or not
In light of unimould not being great for xpreg range my next mould I'll be making in epoxy to allow me to use the xpreg, building an oven at the moment which will have all the progressive temperature rise etc

My question is If I was to use epoxy with bidder bound Matt to make my mould, wet lay up then vac bagged to remove excess + oven cured, would they be suitable for xpreg or Not?
Purely to keep the mould costs down

Many thanks
James
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I assume you mean 'powder' bound mat? If so, then yes, this combined with a high temperature epoxy laminating resin would be perfect. There's really no need to vacuum bag a mould though - you shouldn't be worried about the weight of the mould. Vacuum bagging moulds adds a whole new level of complications and really doesn't improve the final product at all, so just go with wet-lay for the moulds.
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