Hinged Dragon Injection Mold
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Description
Pouring liquid plastics into split molds usually ends with the halves sliding out of alignment, ruining the cast and spilling hot material everywhere. This print-in-place clamshell mold fixes that by locking the halves together with a permanent hinge and alignment pegs, ensuring a perfect seal every time you close it.
The internal cavity forms a smooth, undercut-free dragon shape, fed by a top-mounted injection funnel. Air vents run across the parting line to prevent bubbles from trapping in the wings or tail.
Mold Specifications
- Closed Dimensions: 100mm wide x 70mm tall x 30mm thick.
- Cavity Size: Roughly 45mm x 55mm (scales cleanly).
- Clearance: 0.5mm on the hinge mechanism — ensure your extrusion multiplier is tuned so the cones don't fuse.
- Material: Print in PETG or ABS for thermal resistance if injecting warm wax or low-temp thermoplastics; TPU works brilliantly if you need a flexible mold to aggressively demold rigid casting resins.
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