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Reply With QuoteThere are many mold makers they can makes small baits on down to 1 inch sometimes three quarters depending on what you are wanting .
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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.
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There are many mold makers they can makes small baits on down to 1 inch sometimes three quarters depending on what you are wanting .
www.bobsjigs.com
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Im a mold maker, And IMO it can be done, But you will spend more time and material trying than buying another.
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Like everyone said it's more trouble than its worth. I've made some myself but it's a lot of work.
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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?Originally Posted by *********s
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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........
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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.
