moldmaking
Shaping hollow forms
Moldmaking is the craft or process of creating molds—hollow forms used to shape materials like metal, plastic, glass, or concrete.
The moldmaker designs and fabricates the cavity into which molten or pliable material is poured or pressed, then removed once hardened.
The skill requires precision: He learned moldmaking at an automotive parts factory.
Also spelled mould-making in British English.
Flexible synthetic polymer
- resinViscous plant secretion
- plasterWall-coating paste
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- alginateSeaweed-derived gelling agent
latex · fiberglass · polyurethane · undercuts · demolding · curing · two-part · lifecasting
Pressure-injected metal shaping
- thermoformingShaping softened plastic sheets
- extrusionPushing through a die
- sand-castingMetal-shaping using granular molds
- foundryMetal casting facility
tooling · plastics · polymer · rubber · mass-production · manufacturing · die · press
Recurring arrangement or template
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
- masterAuthority or controller
- matrixOrdered numerical arrangement
- cavityEmpty space within
core · impression · blueprint · negative · positive · registration · keying · flashing
silicone
Flexible synthetic polymer
alginate · latex · fiberglass · polyurethane · undercuts · demolding · curing · two-part · lifecasting · cosplay
die-casting
Pressure-injected metal shaping
- thermoformingShaping softened plastic sheets
- extrusionPushing through a die
- sand-castingMetal-shaping using granular molds
foundry · tooling · plastics · polymer · rubber · mass-production · manufacturing · die · press · runner
pattern
Recurring arrangement or template
cavity · core · impression · blueprint · negative · positive · registration · keying · flashing · configuration
lost-wax
Casting using melted model
sculptor · studio · bust · figurine · relief · statue · artist · edition · investment · chasing
tolerances
Allowable limits of variation
- CADTechnical drawing technology
- CAMTech-related abbreviation
- micrometerMillionth of a meter
calipers · metrology · polishing · gauges · jigs · fixtures · alignment · shrinkage · venting · fitting
moldmakingwhittling
Knife-carving wood into shapes
hand-thrown pottery · hand forging · forging · assemblage · collage
make, mold, maker, making, molding, molded, remold, moulder, unmolded