Lookingf for aluminum epoxy for mold 2

[jimzz]

i am looking for aluminum epoxy so i can make some molds.

i am wondering if body filler would work.

if not where..... all i seem to get is people who want to make the mold for me......

also. what would be a good release agent for pe or pp with this mold......

thanks

 

[patprimmer]

There was a product called Devcon. I don't know if it's still available, but you could try to Google it

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[MikeHalloran]

Real aluminum makes a much better mold, and 'cures' faster.



Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

 

[MacGyverS2000]

No shrinkage, right Mike?

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[MikeHalloran]

Not in the same league as epoxy.

Okay, ... I really get a kick out of putting chips on the ceiling.

;-)



Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

 

[jimzz]

i am trying to get my milling machine up, bad brakes. i have to have the shoe relined.

anyway so what do you mean chips in the ceiling?

any ideas of where i can get the stuff or what it is called?

jim

 

[patprimmer]

After very little thought and almost no effort I managed to type devcon into google. To my astonishment this was the first hit. You should try it some time.

http://www.devcon.com

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[mcgyvr]

http://www.devcon.com/prodfiles/pdfs/fam_tds_108.pdf

Aluminum-filled pourable epoxy for making molds, patterns, and holding fixtures. Devcon Aluminum Liquid F2

 

[MikeHalloran]

Aluminum can be machined at pretty high speeds.

I especially like 2024, which makes a beautiful short chip if you're cutting it fast enough.

When you're cutting fast, and the chips are breaking correctly, a horizontal spindle will throw chips up far enough to hit a lot of shop ceilings.



Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

 

[jimzz]

ok sorry to frustrate you pat, i did look at devcon website and didn't know what i was looking for sin they have have plethora of products.


thanks mcgyvr
thanks mike for the clarification

 

[patprimmer]

Look for an aluminium filled grade of epoxy with minimum shrinkage and good conductivity and recomended for moulds. I don't remember any more without doing the same search.

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