13. Molding and casting¶

Group assignment:¶

• Review the safety data sheets for each of your molding and casting materials

• Make and compare test casts with each of them

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Individual assignment:¶

• Design a mold around the stock and tooling that you'll be using, mill it (rough cut + (at least) three-axis finish cut), and use it to cast parts.

Week X: Molding and Casting – Custom Country Map Keychain¶

This section document the design, fabrication, and casting process for a custom keychain featuring the geographical map of my country. The workflow involves 3D modeling the mold, 3D printing the master mold, and casting using silicone.

1. keychain 3D Modeling (SolidWorks)¶

1.1 Big card 3D Modeling (SolidWorks)¶

2. Mold Fabrication (3D Printing)¶

3. Mold Fabrication (3D MILLING)¶

3. Materials and preparing¶

4 Files¶