> I'm looking for an inexpensive sheet material that I can use for
> epoxy molds. =A0I have a product that is an epoxy blob about 1.5" x
> 1.1" by 0.5" thick. =A0I need to find a faster way of making these epoxy =
blobs.

I'd second silicone rubber .
You can get high temperature versions but many standard type are
probably OK at 100 C.

Semi random thoughts:

 - Somewhat lower temperature for longer would presumably work as well.

- Can you mold release early on when the epoxy has attained its basic
strength and can be handled reasonably well without deforming  - and
then place them on a flat sheet - eg Teflon cooking sheet - to final
cure. Early release may or may not help releasability. It would allow
a dearer mold material to be used to make more parts.

- Cure temperature and time sounds like 24 hour epoxy. Can you use a
faster setting epoxy. This usually has less bonding strength, but is
that an issue here?

- Might some mold release spray be acceptable. Not all would be. Silicone s=
pray?



       Russell

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