Getting started in moulding and casting, we advise that you work up progressively to avoid disappointment and wasted materials.
Begin by gaining technical knowledge, here we can help via our website, technical data guidance sheets, selected training
books and 'How To' evening training classes. This way you can get some familiarity with basic processes and material before
you commence hands on.
Prior to taking on a major project and using lots of materials it may prove helpful to follow these steps:
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- Carefully read the product instructions even if you feel you are familiar with the type of material.
- In some cases it may be wise to get used to the nature of a product by mixing and testing a small amount
before mixing a large quantity.
- In cases where a bulk amount of material is going to be needed for a project it may be wise to check with Solid Solutions
that the material you have chosen is the most appropriate choice.
- Finally some people have been known to run away in their confidence when approaching their initial moulding
and casting project. Remember the old adage - 'You have to learn to crawl before you can walk' -
and thats certainly before making a headlong run into something new.
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Subsequent to having followed the above steps and you still find yourself needing help,
phone Solid Solutions or if practical call into our shop. Daily, between 4PM and 4:45PM,
we now have ‘Tech Time’ when Peter Byrne the Technical Manager is available to discuss individual
projects with customers. Solid Solutions is committed to improving it's customers advancing with moulding and casting and we welcome you to
join us in this exciting world of inovation and creativity.
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| MORE TECHNICAL HELP |
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The Mouldmakers Handbook
Craft Night
Polytek Catalogue
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| -MOULD & PLUG CONSTRUCTION |
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| - CONSTRUCTING A SIMPLE MOULD BOX |
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| - SCALE CONVERSION CALCULATOR |
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| - LOW MELT METALS CASTING IN SILICONE RUBBER |
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| - SILICONE MOULD MAKING |
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| - ESTIMATING THE AMOUNT OF RUBBER NEEDED TO MAKE A MOULD |
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| - MOULD RUBBERS |
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| - CASTING POLYESTER RESINS IN LATEX MOULDS |
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| - FIBREGLASS BASIC REPAIR AND HAND LAY UP TECHNIQUES |
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| - POLYESTER GELCOAT TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE |
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| - A QUICK GUIDE TO POLYESTER FIBREGLASSING |
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| - A GUIDE TO BETTER FIBERGLASSING |
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