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Parts, Patterns, Tools, & Molds
Video Library
Welcome
to Freeman's video library, featuring over
three hours of instructional and product
videos, making it the most comprehensive
free resource for the making of parts, patterns,
tools and molds.
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videos are available on a compilation DVD, which
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Making
Parts, Patterns, Tools, & Molds - Our Introduction |
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This video introduces many
of the videos on this site and puts it all
in perspective. Learn about:
Section 1 - Preparing Models & Molds
Section 2 - Mold Making & Casting
Section 3 - Laminate Tooling & Composites
Section 4 - Products
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Introduction Video
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Section
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- Preparing Models & Molds |
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Machining
a Master Model |
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We
briefly demonstrate how master models
are created, with special attention paid
to CNC machining, from CAD software to
the finishing machining pass.
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Sealing
& Releasing Models and Molds |
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We
demonstrate proper procedures for sealing
your model or mold and then applying
release agents to allow for easy and
clean part release.
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Weighing & Mixing
Liquid Tooling Materials |
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We
explain how to calculate your material
requirements for a job. Then we demonstrate
proper agitating, weighing, and mixing
procedures. Both 1:1 ratio and uneven
ratio materials are covered.
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Vacuum
Degassing & Pressurizing |
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We
demonstrate the use of vacuum degassing
equipment and pressure pots in order
to achieve virtually perfect, void-free
castings.
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Section
2
- Mold
Making & Casting
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Making
Rigid Molds With Fast-Cast Urethanes |
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Ideal
for smaller models/molds with a flat
side, fast-cast urethanes are widely
used for their ease of use, low cost,
and quick demold times. However, their
use requires careful application of release
agents.
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Urethane
Rubber Molds |
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Urethane
Rubber molds are widely used when a flexible
mold material is required and a more
expensive or less abrasion-resistant
silicone rubber is not desired. However,
their use requires careful application
of release agents.
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Simple
Silicone Rubber Molds (no parting line) |
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Ideal
for smaller projects (less than 12" x
12"), this is the easiest process
for creating parts, patterns, tools, & molds.
We demonstrate creating a silicone rubber
mold and then the casting of parts with
Repro, epoxy casting resins and polyurethane
elastomers.
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Two-Part
Silicone Rubber Molds (with
a straight parting line) |
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When
mass casting a part without a flat side,
you must create a two-part mold. We create
a two-part silicone rubber mold with
a clean parting line and then cast the
part with Repro.
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Casting
Thin-Walled Parts |
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Casting
thin-walled parts follows a similar process
to the mass casting video above. However,
this project requires important differences
in venting, gating, and the use of pressure.
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video is only available on our
compilation DVD, our Members Only
site and to those who have subscribed
to our newsletter.
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 Casting
Molds & Models With
Intricate Detail |
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The
more detailed your patterns, the more
difficult it is to cast void-free molds
and parts. Here we show you a few tricks
to get consistently better results when
working with highly detailed castings.
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Moldmaking
With Clear Silicone Rubber |
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When
a project requires a complex parting
line, it is often easier to pour the
entire mold in one process with clear
rubber, then cut your parting line. This
process also saves at least a day in
creating the mold.
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Silicone
Rubber Molds with Complex Parting Lines |
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Sometimes making
a straight parting line (or even a simple curved one) isn't
practical. Therefore, one must be creative
when forming the two halves of a silicone
rubber mold. This process shows one method
for creating complex parting lines.
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Multiple
Cavity Molds |
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When
a project requires numerous duplications,
a multiple cavity mold is created, enabling
many more duplications to be created
in a set amount of time.
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video is only available on our
compilation DVD, our Members Only
site and to those who have subscribed
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Surface
Casting |
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Ideal
for working on medium-sized projects,
this process of pouring a high quality
material around a lower quality core
creates a highly accurate, yet economical
part.
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Section
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- Laminate Tooling & Composites |
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to Epoxy Laminating Systems |
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Ideal
for working on larger projects, a typical
'fiberglass layup' is a popular process
for those who need a large, strong, and
lightweight tool.
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| Building
a Fiberglass Laminate Mold |
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Here
we apply the techniques from the video
above plus some more advanced techniques
to create a more complex epoxy fiberglass
laminate tool.
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video is only available on our
compilation DVD and to those who
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| Vacuum
Bagging a Composite Part |
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Using
the fiberglass mold created above, we
demonstrate the vacuum bagging process
by forming a carbon fiber part.
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video is only available on our
compilation DVD and to those who
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| Paste
Laminating Systems |
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This
process is for working on medium to large
projects, this is a labor-saving process
for those who need a large, strong tool
in the least amount of time possible.
This video also demonstrates three-part
mold construction.
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| The
Repro Laminating System |
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Ideal
for working on medium-sized projects,
this process is easier, faster, and more
economical than the epoxy laminating
system.
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| Glove
Molding Systems |
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Ideal
for working on medium and large projects,
this process involves creating a thin
layer of flexible material and backing
it up with a stronger, rigid material.
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Repro
Fast-Cast Urethanes |
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Our
own industry-standard, fast-setting,
low cost, filled urethane systems for
foundry tooling, molds, prototypes, and
models.
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Freeman & Ren
Polyurethanes |
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From
Freeman's greatly expanded FMSC lines
of economical urethanes to Huntman's
premium lines of Ren Parts-In-Minutes
and RenCast polyurethanes, Freeman carries
the best selection of quality urethanes
for any project.
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Bluestar
Silicone Rubber |
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Covering
Bluestar's high-quality lines of silicone
systems for rapid prototype tooling,
polyurethane casting, general plastic
tooling and silicone mold-making, this
video also includes exclusive demonstrations
of cure inhibition, perhaps the least
understood characteristic of addition
cure and condensation cure silicone rubber.
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Freeman
Machinable Wax |
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Our
own very hard machining wax designed
for proofing CNC programs, plus constructing
self-releasing models, prototypes and
master patterns.
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| Freeman
Sheet Wax |
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Freeman
Sheet Wax is used primarily to simulate
metal or part thickness when making metal
forming dies or punches, resin transfer
molds (RTM), or any two part molds where
a uniform part thickness is desired.
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RenShape
Modeling & Tooling Boards (and SMP) |
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From
modeling, styling and low-density foam
board to foundry boards, fixtures, prototype
metal-forming and even injection-molding
RenShape is the most complete line of
urethane and epoxy tooling boards. This
video also introduces seamless modeling
paste, a complement to the RenShape line
for economical retooling and very large
tooling projects.
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| Perfect
Plank Specialty Lumber |
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Perfect
Plank is a laminated pattern lumber,
patented and manufactured for the pattern,
mold and model industries. With the scarcity
of high quality rough lumber, Perfect
Plank is a popular alternative for making
wood patterns.
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 Freeman
TUF Repair & Buildup Materials |
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Our
extensive line of polyester repair and
build-up materials, including Quik-il,
a unique material designed for the repair
of urethane modeling boards.
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| F-Bond & Araldite
Adhesives |
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From
Freeman F-Bond line of one-component
cyanoacrylate adhesives and accessories
to the Araldite lines of urethane, epoxy,
and methacrylate adhesives, this is the
most complete offering of adhesives for
the modern toolmaker.
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The
VRM-65 Silicone Rubber Spray System |
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Featuring
Bluestar VRM-65 thixotropic silicone
rubber and a modified Michael Engineering
RamFlow dispensing machine, this video
shows a unique spray system that allows
for rapid, even application of silicone
on larger models.
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Section
5 - Other Manufacturers' Videos
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The
following videos have been produced by the respective
manufacturers. We've converted them for online viewing
as a service to our visitors. All rights are reserved
by the original owners or producers.
| Lab-Metal
and High Temp Lab-Metal |
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Produced
by the manufacturer, Alvin Products,
this provides a simple introduction to
the metal filler system.
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| Ren
Seamless Modeling Paste |
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Produced
by the RenShape Solutions division of
Huntman Advanced Materials.
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| Ren
Parts-In-Minutes Polyurethanes |
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Produced
by the RenShape Solutions division of
Huntman Advanced Materials.
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| RenShape
Express 2000 Moldmaking System |
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Produced
by the RenShape Solutions division of
Huntman Advanced Materials.
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| Adolf's
Anti-Shift Inserts |
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