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Remove air bubbles from open casting mold

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granolite

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Dec 23, 2002
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What can one do to eliminate air bubbles from forming over the top of resin mix such as polyester concrete.
 
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I know some general solutions for this problem , but I am not familiar with your cast.
1. You can heat to the bowl of resin.
2. You should reduce surface tension of resin.By adding a solvent or by adding a defoamer such as silicone liquids.The best result achieved by adding the thinnest (and consequently the cheapeest)silicone liquid .
3. You should pour the resin in bowl, slowly and you can tilt the bowl during addition the resin.
 

Use a vacuum. Place your container in a vacuum chamber (decicator) and evacuate it.
Regards,

Peter P
 
Spray a mist of rubbing alcohol over the rising air bubbles. This will causes them to burst, leaving the pour surface relatively smooth.
 
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