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Post by perplexed on Nov 20, 2017 23:35:35 GMT -5
Can the silicone rubber be used for the part rather then the resin I meed some flexabilty in the peice I'm trying to create.
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Post by notoes on Nov 21, 2017 7:59:20 GMT -5
If you already have a mold made, then yes it can. Just remember to use mold release if the mold you are casting into is silicon or rubber. Silicon sticks to any type of silicon if there isn't any type of release applied before casting. And make sure you apply enough release, I've had mold halves stick together when I didn't have a good coating between them. A thin, even coat should be fine.
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Post by carol - Alumilite Corp on Nov 22, 2017 14:02:55 GMT -5
Perplexed,
Notoes is 100% accurate, silicone wants to and will bond to itself. All areas must be coated well to keep it from doing so with a good rubber to rubber mold release.
We also have some flexible urethanes that will give you softer pieces. Flex 30-80 in terms of durometers (hardness of the urethanes). You can see them on the website and they can be dyed.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Warmest Regards,
Carol
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Post by Tom on Nov 23, 2017 1:30:51 GMT -5
Thanks all for your advice. The silicone in the mini kit seems fairly tough but is this my best option for a window trim part on a auto restoration project. I wish I had run across this product sooner there seems to be endless possibilities. Definitely fun.
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Post by mike on Nov 27, 2017 14:37:01 GMT -5
There are definitely some other options for auto restoration trim pieces. Take a look at our line of flexible urethane casting resins at the following link. www.alumilite.com/store/pg/46-Casting-Resins.aspx go about half way down the page and you will see the products starting with Flex 30. Its also nice because you can color it black if you'd like to make it more cosmetic. The QuickSet is great for mold making however it does not have a great tear strength. Mike |
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