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Homemade plastic injection molding?
mp2526:
--- Quote from: darkcape on May 18, 2004, 07:05:10 pm ---Psychosylph. I think that is exactly what I've been looking for. you all are amazing I will be posting picts of the cabinet when finished. thanks to everyone posting. vacuum forming was more versitile then I though maybe a halloween costume in the future. thanks a tone I hope this discussion continues with more ideas.
lookos like i'll be getting Resin from http://www.alumilite.com/ hope it doesn't cost too much I'll tell what I pay and see if i've been ripped off or got a great deal.
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You might compare Alumilite with http://www.smooth-on.com on pricing. Haven't checked myself, so not sure which is better.
Stormy151:
Also check out www.polytek.com. I use their Easyflo 60 resin and TinSil 70-25 mold rubber.
darkcape:
looked at the other resins and they looked good but went with the alumilite. since it was at a hobby shop right next to my house. for $30 for the 28 ounce kit initial tests were awesome. stuff is really hard (not sure if hard enough for buttons) and pours realy smooth. wasn't quite ready for the massive exothermic reaction not hot enough to burn but definatly gives off some heat. pictures to come soon (well soon in my book is about 2 weeks)
said7:
cant wait to see! Id love to take a shot at some mold making.
Psychosylph:
--- Quote from: darkcape on May 18, 2004, 07:05:10 pm ---Psychosylph. I think that is exactly what I've been looking for. you all are amazing I will be posting picts of the cabinet when finished. thanks to everyone posting. vacuum forming was more versitile then I though maybe a halloween costume in the future. thanks a tone I hope this discussion continues with more ideas.
lookos like i'll be getting Resin from http://www.alumilite.com/ hope it doesn't cost too much I'll tell what I pay and see if i've been ripped off or got a great deal.
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Glad it worked out. I just got lucky and had read that article the day before I saw your post.