Resin Bonded Mold and Die Production Technology
Abstract
The objective of this program was to develop low-cost techniques using commercially available epoxy resins to produce molds and dies for small- sized, short-run plastic parts, rubber parts, and investment casting patterns. Efforts to produce epoxy molds and acceptable injected wax patterns were successful. Attempts to produce epoxy molds for plastic injection were only marginally successful, as very few acceptable components could be produced in these dies. However, expertise is commercially available for the fabrication of epoxy tooling for plastic injection. Techniques for the successful fabrication of rubber compression molds and rubber components were established by earlier efforts. Resin bonded mold fabrication substantially reduces tooling costs and lead time for short run and prototype work.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA039826
Entities
People
- J. R. Russell