Casting - Moulding

About Moulding and Mould Cutting

Every master model that is submitted is carefully evaluated before being embedded in a mould. As mentioned the feed design may need to be modified from that which the client has attached.

It is most important to plan the cutting to minimise the potential for join lines from the mould parting line. We also have to consider how best to cut, and vent the mould to allow for the easy extraction of the waxes to minimise possible damage or distortion. There are certainly primary patterns of cutting style for the majority of designs. However we are often presented with designs that require a unique solution, and no matter how well planned, and how well sketched, with complex items there is always a degree of working blind until you find the model within the rubber.

Cold moulding material is more difficult to cut than the vulcanised rubber, and with delicate sections is more prone to tearing. Therefore considerable extra care must be taken during the cutting process.