Foam Casting Tutorial - How To Improve The Surface Finish Of Foam Castings Using Back Pressure
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- Improving the Surface Finish of Foam Castings Using Back Pressure. How Does It Work? After pouring a liquid expanding foam into a mold, a board that has been pre-drilled with holes is placed over the mold cavity and held securely until the foam rises and cures. This compresses the foam and results in a tighter cell structure against the mold surface.
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That is really neat and I bet those are really light too. I may need to try some of that in an upcoming project where light parts would be good. Do they hold up well outside though?
Un-coated or un-painted urethane foam does not hold up well outdoors. We would recommend painting or coating the final casting before placing outdoors.
Thanks for the reply and good to know. Painting them is almost a certainty. I would also do a clear coat to protect the paint. :) I don't expect it to last forever but if it will be good for a few years at least that would be great. :)
How is the pink mold created? Is that a smooth on project or a foam block that you could recommend for creating casts?
This is a pour on mold created using Mold Max 30: www.smooth-on.com/products/mold-max-30/
Is this material good to make squishes? And paint them with Fabric Paint?
Some people use our Flexfoam-iT! III for making squishies: ruclips.net/video/VJi68Lz61wk/видео.html
Can i use this PU for making roman column? I have seen on Aliexpress that they sell amazing plastic molds for also making fences and much more. Thanks!
Pretty simple concept and a good idea, but how would I make a backer board with my brush-on mold? I have brushed on molds that I made of hands and head from a statue and they have uneven openings and plaster shells.
Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/
Hello!
Can you tell how to count material?
Thanks
Is the So-Strong Black for color or does it make the foam thicker?
I want to create a tailor's mannequin that has some flex to it and that can squish at parts but still rebound. Which of the flex foam-iT versions would you recommend for that? I was looking at either VII or 7FR for it, but would those be too soft?
Is it possible to mix different kinds of the foam so some parts are softer than others?
How do I patch the foam if I still end up with air bubbles, voids, or imperfections?
So-Strong is a colorant only. For your other questions can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/
Could you tell me if this is suitable to use to make a plug from a plastic (ABS) piece. Will it damage the ABS? Would I need a suitable release agent? Thanks
Can you send us a tech ticket? Our team can help you - www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/
To what extent, if any, does the back pressure method affect the finished product's weight? That is, will there be any heavier compression or buildup on the surface of the object similar to when the foam is mixed improperly?
The same amount of liquid is used no matter if there is back pressure or not, so the weight would be the same.
Could this foam be used for lost foam casting?
No, this foam would not be suitable for that application.
When i try adding a back pressure the area under the drilled out hole ends up denser than the rest of the foam so it feels like there is a hard core. Any tips?
Hi there! This is a good question for our tech support team, can you send them a ticket here? www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/agree/ Thanks for watching!
Hello! Regarding the FlexFoam-iT 17, I read that it creates a "skin" so that the surface is tougher than of other foams. Is that correct and if so, is FlexFoam-iT 17 usable on its or own or to be mixed with another FlexFoam?
FlexFoam-iT! 17 is usable on its own and does have a very strong skin.
@@smoothon Thank you! I will order it then :)
What kind of material did you use to build the pink mold ?
Thanks.
Mold Max 30 silicone
@@smoothonany tutorials on that? I have a mask I’d love to cast from but am scared that I’ll ruin.
what is the density on this (foam it 10) when cured?
It is a 10 pound foam
Hi! Can you answer please, what is the tensile strength of this material? there no info on yours web site
We do not calculate a tensile strength for our foams.
This kind of measurement is hard to define for two-part foams, as the quality of mixing, amount of backpressure, and ratio of components all influence the final material quality.
Day and Night difference. I use this method in a 'skull' mold I made with your other Foam-It products and it generates so much heat that it blisters the surface and turns dark brown. I can live with the color difference but not the blistering - - anyway to eliminate that?
Brian, can you submit a ticket to our techs with some example pics? www.smooth-on.com/support/ticket/add/
How does this work with epoxy ?
When casting epoxy, you would not need to apply back pressure.
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Thank you for watching! Much appreciated.
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Props to the guy who's face they slammed into a block of pink clay
Hi James, this is actually a Mold Max 30 silicone mold of a plaster lifecast original.
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