Custom Soft Silicone Frame for Ski Goggles
The production of silicone molds mainly involves the following steps:
Material preparation: The main material of silicone molds is silicone, which has good elasticity, high temperature resistance and easy operation. Silicone is generally divided into two types: addition type and condensation type, both of which can be used to make molds. According to different usage requirements, you can choose the appropriate type of silicone.
Configuration ratio: Determine the configuration ratio of silicone according to factors such as room temperature, mold strength and hardness. For example, at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees, the common ratio is 100:1.5. This ratio can be adjusted according to actual conditions.
Production process: Pour the configured silicone material onto the prepared objects, which will be the prototypes of the mold. Make sure that the silicone fully covers the objects and there are no bubbles. If you need to increase the tensile force of the mold, you can cover the surface of the silicone with a layer of gauze or other reinforcing materials.
Curing: Silicone takes a certain amount of time to cure after being poured. During the curing process, the silicone changes from liquid to solid to form a mold. This process may take about a day, depending on the type and thickness of the silicone.
Use and Maintenance: After the silicone mold is made, it can be used. During use, care should be taken to avoid sharp objects from contacting the mold to prevent scratches or breakage. After use, it should be properly stored and avoid long-term exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures to extend the service life of the mold.
Custom Soft Silicone Frame for Ski Goggles
Silicone can be divided according to different classification standards. Here are some of the main classification methods:
By chemical composition: Silicone can be divided into organic silicone and inorganic silicone. Organic silicone has the characteristics of high temperature resistance and electrical insulation, and is often used in special fields such as aviation, military technology, etc.; inorganic silicone is more common in daily life, used for drying, moisture-proof and as a general carrier.
By vulcanization temperature: Silicone can be divided into high temperature vulcanization and room temperature vulcanization silicone. High temperature vulcanization silicone needs to be vulcanized at high temperature, while room temperature vulcanization silicone can be vulcanized at room temperature.
By product form: Silicone can be divided into liquid and solid silicone. Liquid silicone is mainly used for extruded products, such as silicone nipples, silicone tubes, etc.; solid silicone is mainly used for molded products, such as silicone sleeves, silicone tableware, etc.
By product characteristics: Silicone can be classified according to its special properties, such as high and low temperature resistance, anti-static type, oil and solvent resistance, conductive type, foam sponge type, high strength tear resistance, flame retardant and fireproof type, low compression deformation type, etc.
In addition, silicone can be divided into medical silicone, industrial silicone, daily life silicone, etc. according to its use. Medical silicone has good biocompatibility and is widely used in surgical plastic surgery, artificial organs, etc.; industrial silicone is used for sealing, insulation, demoulding, etc.; daily life silicone is used to make tableware, kitchen utensils, sanitary products, etc.
