Post by affinity on Jan 11, 2018 9:20:44 GMT -5
Hello -
I am brand new to the mold/casting world and need some help.
We make spearguns and are trying to expand to making our own handle grips - I have a prototype made from clay but need help determining what material to use for the mold and cast.
The size of our handles are roughly the same same size as a standard handgun grip...if that helps. I am thinking we need only need a single mold but will require enough material to create a mold for each side of the grip. The 2 sides will bolt together on an aluminum frame that runs down the middle of the handle grip. Furthermore the sides of the grip do not match (they will be an ergonomic grip conformed to a hand instead of a standard uniform grip with matching sides).
The cast needs to be a rubbery finish so as to provide some level of grip underwater. Solid/rigid plastic will be slippery under water so a rubbery finish for grip is required. We are also looking to have different colors in the grip
I can send some pictures if it helps.
Thanks for any direction you can provide!
Sam
I am brand new to the mold/casting world and need some help.
We make spearguns and are trying to expand to making our own handle grips - I have a prototype made from clay but need help determining what material to use for the mold and cast.
The size of our handles are roughly the same same size as a standard handgun grip...if that helps. I am thinking we need only need a single mold but will require enough material to create a mold for each side of the grip. The 2 sides will bolt together on an aluminum frame that runs down the middle of the handle grip. Furthermore the sides of the grip do not match (they will be an ergonomic grip conformed to a hand instead of a standard uniform grip with matching sides).
The cast needs to be a rubbery finish so as to provide some level of grip underwater. Solid/rigid plastic will be slippery under water so a rubbery finish for grip is required. We are also looking to have different colors in the grip
I can send some pictures if it helps.
Thanks for any direction you can provide!
Sam
