High Density Styrofoam Molds

[link4044]

it doesnt, it expands

 

[GhostSniper116]

Ah, then that's the stuff I need... Thanks bud.

 

[link4044]

no problem

 

[GhostSniper116]

So, just for an out of the blue and completely random question, how much do you think that it would cost to have the foam carved by a rapid prototyper?

 

[link4044]

around $25 per sq inch

 

[Leadingspartan]

i saw that it looks awesome!

 

[Adam]

around $25 per sq inch

By Grabthar's Hammer...... what a savings!

 

[link4044]

nice

 

[ShadowSniper]

Forgot to mention; if you use the insulation foam, make sure you coat it with something like glue, or acrylic paint before you spraypaint it. There's a certain chemical in the spraypaint that will eat the foam away on contact.

 

[GhostSniper116]

Just found this.


Volume (cubic in.) x $20.50 + Height (inches) x $109.00 = Cost for the first Part
Volume (cubic in.) x $20.50 + Height (inches) x $25.00 = Additional Parts

which basically means that the chest and back plates would be roughly 3000 dollars.

Now, should you plan on going into large scale production of this armor, then yes, this would be worth it, since you could create the mold and then sell each armor suit and make back your money. Which that would be a fun job, now that I think about it

 

[link4044]

unless you have deep pockets you can do it...$3000 for the chest and back i spent that much in mould..its not worth it to get it rapid prototyper