Expanding my efforts with 3d printing, by branching out into silicon molds and epoxy replication. First attempt is a rather large project to attempt to duplicate a set of rpg dice cases I am working on, instead of having to print each set. So far, this is just the first of two parts, and the first of two pours, to make the matched set of molds. Fingers crossed that it worked out as good as hoped, but better than feared.
However, I am discovering that silicon molding is rather expensive – the sample pack ran about $25, and is only able to handle to one piece. So for a full set, that will be $50 in silicon, assuming it turned out well. Add in the cost of epoxy which isn’t cheap either, and I am questioning if this is a better manufacturing process or not. It may be a bit more reliable from a repeatability standpoint, but it isnt much faster with the curing times. And I tend to be willing to produce a bit slower, if the cost is notably cheaper.
