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LaughingCheese Expert
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Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2010 11:27 pm Post subject: My Dream Material |
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I just got an idea for a material that would start out liquid then could be baked into any shape.
The process would be make a negative mold, pour the liquid into the mold, bake, then the material would be as hard as ABS or some equivalent material.
Do such materials exist, or am I still dreaming? |
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Benjaminvegeta Novice
Joined: 21 Feb 2010 Posts: 36 Location: Bavaria/Germany
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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 1:22 am Post subject: |
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I know of polyurethane. Itīs a 2-part liquid that hardens after mixing. no baking required.
Itīs the material that is used by adam aka gametavern on youtube to make his halo helmets and rifles
But in your other thread you said you donīt want such multi part-processes _________________ If it doesnīt exist, build it! |
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Culvan Novice
Joined: 20 May 2008 Posts: 85 Location: Kansas City, MO
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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 1:23 am Post subject: |
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If the goal is to have a material that goes from a liquid to a solid then there are a number of resins out there that fit the bill. If you also want something with heat tolerance then I believe that you are looking for some sort of epoxy. However these are two part compounds that you mix together and they set over time.
Some other materials with properties similar to what you described are Plaster of Paris or Hydrostone. Can be poured, heated and will become a solid (although not because of the heat). Good old fashioned clay will harden because of heat, but it's not really liquid. These all have the advantage of being pretty cheap if you can find a local distributor.
Silicone based products also have good heat tolerance.
Is the baking process critical to your application?
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spektr Master
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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 6:39 am Post subject: |
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Sure sounds like epoxy to me, except you dont need an oven...... |
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LaughingCheese Expert
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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 7:14 am Post subject: |
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Benjaminvegeta wrote: |
But in your other thread you said you donīt want such multi part-processes |
Right-O!
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If the goal is to have a material that goes from a liquid to a solid then there are a number of resins out there that fit the bill. If you also want something with heat tolerance then I believe that you are looking for some sort of epoxy. However these are two part compounds that you mix together and they set over time.
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Yeah, I was imagining something that was only one part, non-toxic and even biodegradeable, that would harden when baked or something.
(I guess I think it needed to be baked because how else would it become solid if its a liquid at room temperature? Unless its frozen....)
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Some other materials with properties similar to what you described are Plaster of Paris or Hydrostone. Can be poured, heated and will become a solid (although not because of the heat). Good old fashioned clay will harden because of heat, but it's not really liquid. These all have the advantage of being pretty cheap if you can find a local distributor.
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Interesting.
Yeah, don't get stuck on the heat, I just know with a lot of these things require heat and or pressure, so it seemed logical.
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Is the baking process critical to your application?
Andy
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To be honest I don't really know, I don't know enough about materials.
Just sounded logical that it would have to be heated.
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Sure sounds like epoxy to me, except you dont need an oven......
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But, isn't epoxy used with other materials?
And its not strong enough on its own to form a solid part right?
Or withstand airsoft or paintballs?
Or falling?
Thanks
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jdougn Guru
Joined: 18 Mar 2009 Posts: 714 Location: Louisville KY area
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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 7:20 am Post subject: |
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Go to smooth-on.com. They have a lot of instructable videos that will help you get an idea of the possibilities. They sell a huge array of two part liquids that become solids when mixed. All the way from soft rubbery stuff to hard & rigid. _________________ DougN - Just in case you're wondering, I got my "rating" legitimately... by posting aimless drivel, useless advice, and pointless questions. |
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Benjaminvegeta Novice
Joined: 21 Feb 2010 Posts: 36 Location: Bavaria/Germany
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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 7:25 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | Or withstand airsoft or paintballs?
Or falling? |
Thatīs a point I wanted to ask you about: You really want to play Paintball/Airsoft in your Master Chief Armour?
Have you ever worn a full body costume/armour like that? I can tell you itīs freaking hot under those. Even when only wearing for a costume party. Now when you are running and jumping etc in that armour, you wonīt want to play for a longer period.
Another factor is, that the armour parts always tend to loosen on your body. Thats for sure when youīre doing more extreme movements like when playing paintball.
But back to your armour. I think the best version for durability and cost efficience would still be vacuum forming ABS.
When a part is destroyed during play, you simply take your mold and pull a new one on your machine.
+ I think itīs faster: you make a positive mold and pull your plastic.
For liquid materials you have to build your positive, make a negative of it and then pour your part. Then you have to wait for it to cure.
The vacuum formed plastic is good to go after pulling it.
This guy here made halo 3 marine armor by vacuforming.Maybe you want to send him an e-mail
http://www.tk560.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1185 _________________ If it doesnīt exist, build it!
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spektr Master
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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 8:44 am Post subject: |
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I wear motocross body armor on the upper torso playing paintball. It protects me from hitting things hard when I hit the deck.. Paintballs by themselves arent that big a deal to get hit with unless there are "hot gunners" on the field........ |
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LaughingCheese Expert
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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:17 am Post subject: |
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Benjaminvegeta wrote: |
Thatīs a point I wanted to ask you about: You really want to play Paintball/Airsoft in your Master Chief Armour?
Have you ever worn a full body costume/armour like that? I can tell you itīs freaking hot under those. Even when only wearing for a costume party. Now when you are running and jumping etc in that armour, you wonīt want to play for a longer period.
Another factor is, that the armour parts always tend to loosen on your body. Thats for sure when youīre doing more extreme movements like when playing paintball.
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Good point about the heat....
I'm actually very heat sensitive unfortunately.
The last couple of times I went paintballing I overheated, probably because I was wearing those stupid trousers they give to n00bs, as well as jeans.
However, I was planning on implementing some sort of electrically powered temperature control mechanism, though, again, another area I have zero knowledge about.
Its not just armour I want to make tho; I'd preferably like to make a whole range of stuff from airsoft guns to RC vehicles.
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But back to your armour. I think the best version for durability and cost efficience would still be vacuum forming ABS.
When a part is destroyed during play, you simply take your mold and pull a new one on your machine.
+ I think itīs faster: you make a positive mold and pull your plastic.
For liquid materials you have to build your positive, make a negative of it and then pour your part. Then you have to wait for it to cure.
The vacuum formed plastic is good to go after pulling it.
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I agree, I'm certain vacuum forming will be cheaper as well as durable in comparison to annoying two part molding. XD
WOW
I'll have to check that out, thanks!
EDIT: OMG that is EXACTLY how I planned to do it!!!!
EDIT: Oh wow, I actually met that guy over at the 405th Halo forums!
Small world....
There's very few if anyone that I know of in the costume making community that vac forms their armour.
Also, right now I'm leaning more toward a Predator inspired design rather than Halo, maybe I'll make a MJOLINR suit as a test for my vac former.
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stormtrooperguy Expert
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Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 11:18 am Post subject: |
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there are a variety of resins with a huge range of properties that do what you are basically describing.
that's how i make my clone helmets. i have the silicone mold and i pour the liquid in. slosh it around so that it coats the inside and watch as it cures. in a few minutes i do a second coat, on up to about 5 usually.
2 part liquid, equal parts A and B. when they mix it starts to heat up, thicken then eventually solidify.
not biodegradable, not 1 part... but mixing equal parts of each liquid isn't hard. |
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