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#61 – Cutting Edges

June 11, 2020 By //  by Stuart

Cutting edges are the point at which a core meets the mould, and is crucial in creating a fine edge for many appliances.

In flat moulds, there can be something similar even though a core isn’t involved, as it establishes where the appliance actually stops and the skin begins.

A cutting edge and overflow are critical in foam appliances, especially where a mould has foam latex added and a core is pushed into it. A gap between the core and the mould face would ensure the excess foam could escape, and the contact point where the mould meets the core would be decided carefully and precisely.


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Such a narrow and neat margin would mean the pressure from any clamp, strap or bolts used would be exerted on as small an area as possible. Keys would ensure the unique contours of the core and mould aligned perfectly.

This principle has carried on with silicone, although usually excess waste is minimised owing to the fact silicone isn’t mostly made of air, as is the case with foam latex.

Wherever the core meets or touches the mould – be it keys, the cutting edge or an unintentional, is known as a touchdown. Getting great edges is important in making pieces which will blend into the skin and appear as part of it, rather than exhibiting a clear boundary where the fake stops and the real begins.

This appliance I made for an IMATS 2019 demo shows the keys (two different kinds) and the cutting edge with overflow. This core is now ready to mould.

Listen to this episode to go on a deep dive with cutting edges. Nerd alert!

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A little sidenote, thanks to Rob Freitas for once again putting out some fires on mould straps. Those fine folks at Brick In The Yard have made a neat video showing how these work in case you hadn’t heard of them.

Many thanks, as always, for your time checking the stuff out. You can email us directly at stuartandtodd@gmail.com or leave us a voice message on our site.

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