Duplicating an Injection Mold

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03-22-2016, 11:19 AM
JimFly

Duplicating an Injection Mold

I posted this in the main forum and it was suggested I try this section:

Anyone ever try and duplicate an aluminum soft plastic injection mold? I've seen plenty of videos on duplicating a soft plastic lure but, not the mold itself. The plastic jigs that im trying to duplicate are too small for duplicating with clay or plaster of paris. I do have an aluminum injection mold that was made for me and I'm not willing to give the company more money for another.

Thanks in advance ....
03-22-2016, 11:46 AM
snake River

There are many mold makers they can makes small baits on down to 1 inch sometimes three quarters depending on what you are wanting .
03-22-2016, 03:59 PM
B********s

Im a mold maker, And IMO it can be done, But you will spend more time and material trying than buying another.
03-22-2016, 04:50 PM
lowe175

Like everyone said it's more trouble than its worth. I've made some myself but it's a lot of work.
03-22-2016, 05:57 PM
JimFly

Quote:

Originally Posted by *********s

Im a mold maker, And IMO it can be done, But you will spend more time and material trying than buying another.

Before I knew about this site/forum I had an aluminum injection mold made for me. When I asked about getting more his price was WAY too high. I should have done my home work better but .... I didn't. Unfortunately, I didn't get my samples back nor did I get the CAD file. I'm definitely not interested in forking out $100's & $100"s of dollars to duplicate what I have. If I send you the mold, would you be able to duplicate it?
03-22-2016, 06:06 PM
JimFly

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowe175

Like everyone said it's more trouble than its worth. I've made some myself but it's a lot of work.

I think I have found a way to duplicate it and not cost me an arm and a leg. If it works I'll make sure to post it for others to see.

I hope the "mold makers" don't get upset about me duplicating this but, there's a point were greed goes a little to far........
03-22-2016, 06:12 PM
B********s

I agree. if you agreed on a number up front, they should stick to that number, I could replicate it, But would basically have to start from scratch, and that is were all the expense is at.