molding
injection (sprue, runner, gate, vent, parting line, flashing)
insert
vacuum
blow
flexible, soft
materials
waxes
polyurethane
PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane)
silicone
latex
gels
calcium sulfate
desicant, coagulant, plaster, gypsum, drywall
Portland cement
calcium silicate, aluminum/iron oxide, calcium sulfate
thermoplastic, thermoset polymers
metal, ceramic powders
low-temp alloys
food
additives
fibers (tension, compression, composites)
fillers: density, conductivity, flexibility, color, ...
mixing
deairing
curing
polymerization
cross-linking
hydration
endothermic, exothermic
demolding
taper
release agents
deformation
machining
tool types
depth of cut
toolpaths, axes
cut types
mold parts
software
Roland Modela Player
ShopBot PartWorks
FeatureCAM
cad.py
tippy.cad
hello.svg
hello.png
stl2png
assignment
machine a mold and cast parts in it
inventory
Smooth-On
5 PMC 121-30 DRY-Trial Size/24.72/$123.60
5 PMC 121-30 WET-Trial Size/24.72/$123.60
5 OOMOO 25 - Trial Size/24.26/$121.30
5 Smooth-Cast 305 - Trial Size/24.72/$123.60
5 Smooth-Cast 326 - Trial Size/24.72/$123.60
Wolcott Park
5 Sylgard 184: Maker: Dow Corning 1.1 pound kit. $29.90 $149.50
US Gypsum
10 Hydrostone Super X - 1 Gallon Pail $9.25 $99.25
Blick Art Materials
10 33523-1005 INSTAMOLD COMPOUND, 12OZ $6.92 $69.20
5 33504-1925 FLEXWAX MATERIAL, 2.5LB $14.99 $74.95
Amazon.com
1 DeWalt DW788S 20" Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Stand and Light $449.99
1 Black and Decker CHV9600 9.6-Volt Cyclonic DustBuster $29.99
1 Cuisinart TOB-175BC Convection Toaster Oven/Broiler, Brushed Chrome $178.85
McMaster-Carr
10 2388A71 Ss Pocket Rule Without Clip Or Depth Gauge Inch Decimal Graduations, 6" Length $5.01 Each $50.10
1 1760T86 Compact Digital Bench Scale with Ss Platform 2000 Grams X 0.1 Grams, 70.55 oz X .005 oz $295.45 (needs converter outside of US)
4 41865A-12 Scroll Saw Blade Regular Cut;.250" Width, .028" thk, 20 tpi, 12-pack $5.11/pk $20.44
5 9389K61/Nonabrasive Machinable Wax Hard Purple Bar, 1-1/4" Thick X 3-1/2" W X 12" L/$23.64 Each/$118.20
2 1865T35 Plastic Cup Polypropylene, 2-1/2 oz, 2-3/8" Top OD X 1-5/8" H, Packs of 125 $7.03 Pack $14.06
1 77985T54 6" Length Wooden Paint Stirrer, Packs of 500 $8.23 Pack $16.46
2 52555T1 Nitrile Disposable Gloves Powder Free, 5 MIL Thick, 9-1/2" L, Large, Blue, Boxes of 100 $13.33 Box $26.66
10 17805T81 Disposable Aluminum Weighing Dish Smooth Sides, 2-7/8" Diameter X 3/4" Depth, Packs of 100 $8.72 Pack $43.60
2 9060K53 Soft Tempered Aluminum Foil .001" Thick, 12" Width, 250' Roll $27.26 Each $54.52
Carbide Depot
10 .010" EM SQ 4FL S/E SMG-0.03" LOC-1.5" OAL (GT 13550) $14.29 $142.90
25 4FL SE 1/64 AlTiN COATED (SGS 30191) $15.24 $381.00
10 4FL SE 1/32 AlTiN COATED (SGS 30192) $8.07 $80.70
10 4FL SE 1/16 AlTiN COATED (SGS 30194) $7.33 $73.30
10 4FL SE 3/32 AlTiN COATED (SGS 30196) $7.06 $70.60
10 4FL SE 1/8 AlTiN COATED (SGS 30198) $6.54 $65.40
10 4FL SE BALLNOSE 1/64 AlTiN COATED (SGS 30031) $19.69 $196.90
10 4FL SE BALLNOSE 1/32 AlTiN COATED (SGS 30032) $10.26 $102.60
10 4FL SE BALLNOSE 1/16 AlTiN COATED (SGS 30034) $9.25 $92.50
10 4FL SE BALLNOSE 3/32 AlTiN COATED (SGS 30036) $9.25 $92.50
10 4FL SE BALLNOSE 1/8 AlTiN COATED (SGS 30038) $8.28 $80.28
Staples
5 617688/Model RK5 Translucent Plastic Cold Cups, 5-oz, 100/Pack/$2.99 100/Pack/$14.95
5 563562/TP10 Solo Plastic Party Cups, 10-oz./$6.79 50/Pack/$33.95
5 494051/Model TP16 Solo Plastic Party Cups, 16-oz. Clear/$5.79 50/Pack/$28.95
10 538868/Model 5320 Kimberly-Clark Utility Wipes, 9" x 10 1/2", 125/Pack/$3.79 125/Pack/$37.90
Budnick Converting
West Marine