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RAPID
PROTOTYPING
"OPEN CAST" MOLDING
Postal / Corrugated Box
Compliant Wheels
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One
aluminum "master male pattern" is machined
on CNC lathe or mill from Solid Works® CAD program
and mounted in aluminum pot. Shop time less than
2 hours.
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Aluminum
filled epoxy is poured over "master male pattern"
and female pattern (above picture) is complete (less
than 1 hour). Female mold is filled with urethane
and cures for 30 minutes.
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The
urethane wheel is demolded from female pattern to
produce final product. Multiple female patterns
can be produced for medium to large runs. Molds
will last thousands of castings.
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