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These are available for download. Fusion 360 is our chosen 3D solid modelling software as of 2021. To produce these files we export them in F3D format.

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Draw a triangular plate press mold in Fusion 360

Lilly will take you step-by-step through the 3D design process of drawing a triangular plate with curved sides and rounded corners. We tried many methods of doing this to finally arrive at a simple procedure that produces a flexible parametric design. Follow the full transcript as you watch. You will be able to use the same process to create a plate with any number of sides and control the bevelling, corner radius, curvature of the sides, lip width, depth, total size and thickness of the plaster mold. You will also be able to make it convex or concave. And 3D print it, in pieces if needed, for filling with plaster to make a ready-to-use mold. If you would like this 3D file in Fusion 360 format, it is available in the Files manager in your Insight-live.com account.

Standard 3/8 inch mold natch

Available on the Downloads page

Once you try these you will never go back to making molds without them. Unfortunately, these are not easy to get in North America. Or even online. But you can 3D print them yourself (we use PLA filament). This design interlocks with standard 3/8" natches used in industry. There are more aspects to printing and using these than meets the eye, here are some aspects to know:

-The base can be widened for sticking on the build plate better. If you need to print large numbers it might be advisable to use a glued plate to make sure they stick well.
-The inner edge is chamfered to ensure better insertion of the nipple.
-Print without infill for better strength.
-These are hollow, no support is needed.
-The bottom can be widened to stick better to the build plate.
-The ribs can be moved.
-A 9.8 mm hole is needed in the mold.

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