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Re: pic: 2nd mecanum prototype

868 molded ours with a rubber compound.

first we milled out the mold from aluminum (which is probably the hardest part of the operation)

then we got a 2 part rubber mixture, mixed it, and poured it in (we used one of smooth on's products)

last we put it in a toaster oven to speed the reaction up, then popped the rollers out after 30-60 mins.

Very easy to make (once you had the molds), and easy to mass produce.

Good Luck!
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