Plastics and Composite Fabrication Techniques

Series 100 Classes – Room Temperature Vulcanization (RTV) Molding – AKA Silicone Molding

PAC101 Silicone Molding Basics

In this introductory class, you will learn to make a silicone RTV mold from a small part or pre-made plug. You will make a single-sided mold of a quarter or other small, simple part. You will also examine two-sided mold making, adding registration features and slicing the mold. You will then cast resin in an RTV mold, learning tips and tricks to mixing and pouring resin and other substances to create final pieces from a silicone RTV mold. Designed for the beginner, this class shows how easy it is to build molds with silicone RTV.

Attire: Pants, closed toe shoes, shirt that covers shoulders

Age: 18+, 12 to 17 with parent permission.

Price: Member: $245, Non- Member: $343

Prerequisites: None

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PAC102 Silicone Molding 2 - Multi-Part Molds

You will learn to make a multi-part silicone RTV mold from a small part or pre-made plug. Techniques including adding registration features and slicing the mold will be taught. You will then cast resin in an RTV mold, learning tips and tricks to mixing and pouring resin and other substances to create final pieces from a silicone RTV mold. Designed for the intermediate, this class shows how easy it is to build molds with silicone RTV.
Attire: Pants, closed toe shoes, shirt that covers shoulders

Age: 18+, 12 to 17 with parent permission.

Price: Member: $280, Non-member: $392

Prerequisites: PAC 101 Silicone Molding-Open Face Molds

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Series 200 Classes – Vacuum Forming

PAC201 Vacuum Forming

This class covers the basic operation of Urban Workshop’s vacuum forming machine. A discussion of vacuum tooling basics, covering topics such as tooling materials and special geometric factors, is primary to this class. Selection of plastic sheet material will also be covered. Students will be hands-on using pre-made tooling to make a part to familiarize themselves with safe machine operation and part trimming.

Attire: Pants, closed toe shoes, shirt that covers shoulders

Age: 18+, 12 to 17 with parent permission.

Price: Member: $135, Non- Member: $189

Prerequisites: None

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PAC304 Carbon Fiber Basics

Learn the basics of carbon fiber layup, then combine raw carbon fiber cloth, a strengthener and 2-part, high-strength epoxy to make your very own carbon fiber widget and take it home with you. This class focuses on the “compression molding” technique of carbon fiber fabrication, which you can easily use to make your own custom carbon fiber parts. You’ll be surprised how easy it is to do your own carbon fiber fabrication of all sorts of parts, and you’ll want to use carbon fiber for many of your projects.

Attire: Office attire

Age: Individual participants in this class need to be 18 years of age or above. Ages 14 to 17 with parent or guardian.

Price: Member: $330, Non- Member: $462

Prerequisites:

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