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05-01-2014, 16:02

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Re: 3d printed molds

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Originally Posted by marandola316

The problem with that is that you would need a flexible mold to get the wheels out. Unless you are printing with a flexible material.

Or you 3D print the actual shape of your desired wheel, then cast that into a silicone mold to make a flexible mold, then use that mold to case your final wheel.

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