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
Ages: 18 and up. Ages 14–17 allowed with parental permission. Under 14 requires a parent to be present in class.
Price: Member: $245, Non- Member: $343
Prerequisites: None
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
Ages: 18 and up. Ages 14–17 allowed with parental permission. Under 14 requires a parent to be present in class.
Price: Member: $280, Non-member: $392
Prerequisites: PAC 101 Silicone Molding-Open Face Molds
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
Ages: 18 and up. Ages 14–17 allowed with parental permission. Under 14 requires a parent to be present in class.
Price: Member: $135, Non- Member: $189
Prerequisites: None