Ok I am building waterskis and need a cheaper alternative for some more basic models and would like to try moulding them with plastic or a plastic-foam.
The main priorities for this are that the finished product is Lightweight and is Strong and Durable as it will take a bit of a beating.
I have access to a plastic injection moulding maching (50 tonne) but not much experience. The product is about 15mm thick, 300mm wide and 1100mm long. I was thinking that perhaps a self-skinning foam or the like might be suitable. What kinds of materials would you recommend, and what is the cheapest way to make the moulds??
Regards,
Cameron
The main priorities for this are that the finished product is Lightweight and is Strong and Durable as it will take a bit of a beating.
I have access to a plastic injection moulding maching (50 tonne) but not much experience. The product is about 15mm thick, 300mm wide and 1100mm long. I was thinking that perhaps a self-skinning foam or the like might be suitable. What kinds of materials would you recommend, and what is the cheapest way to make the moulds??
Regards,
Cameron