Brush-On™ 35

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Smooth-On is one of the worlds leading manufaturers 3D modeling materials such as mold-making, casting and special effects materials but also industrial casting resins, adhesives and equipment. FormX is main distributor of Smooth-On products in Europe.


Smooth-On’s Brush-On™ Series of mold rubbers are extremely versatile and are famous for their abrasion resistance and high tear strength. They have the convenience of a one-to-one mix ratio and are easy to mix and apply with a brush or spatula.

Features
Brush-On™ 35 can be painted onto vertical surfaces without sagging and will cure with negligible shrinkage to durable rubbers that perform and last in production.
Brush-On™ 35 will capture exact detail from any original model.
Brush-On™ 35 is the softest of the series and offers the most flexibility and is used for models with deep undercuts.
Brush-On™ 35 can be inverted and used to make glove molds

Technical Bulletin Brush-On series


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Brush-On 35

Brush-On™ 35 /2 kg Shore hardness 35 A 56,75 EUR



Brush-On™ 35 /6 kg Shore hardness 35 A 174,17 EUR



Brush-On™ 35 /34 kg Shore hardness 35 A 856,03 EUR





Preparation - Materials should be stored and used in at room 23°C. Humidity should be low. These products have a limited shelf life and should be used as soon as possible. Wear safety glasses, long sleeves and rubber gloves to minimize contamination risk. Good ventilation (room size) is necessary.

Some Materials Must Be Sealed - To prevent adhesion between the rubber and model surface, models made of porous materials (gypsum plasters, concrete, wood, stone, etc.) must be sealed prior to applying a release agent. SuperSeal™ or One Step™ available from form X are fast drying sealers suitable for sealing porous surfaces without interfering with surface detail. Shellac is suitable for rough contours. A high quality spray shellac is suitable for sealing modeling clays that contain sulfur or moisture (water based). Thermoplastics (polystyrene) must also be sealed with shellac or PVA.

In all cases,
the sealing agent should be applied and allowed to completely dry prior to applying a release agent.

Non-Porous Surfaces - Metal, glass, hard plastics, sulfur free clays, etc. require only a release agent.

Applying A Release Agent - A release agent is necessary to facilitate demolding when casting into or over most surfaces. Use a release agent made specifically for mold making (Universal™ Mold Release available from form x). A liberal coat of release agent should be applied onto all surfaces that will contact the rubber.

IMPORTANT: To ensure thorough coverage, lightly brush the release agent with a soft brush over all surfaces of the model. Follow with a light mist coating and let dry for 30 minutes. Because no two applications are quite the same, a small test application to determine suitability for your project is recommended if performance of this material is in question.

IMPORTANT: Shelf life of product is reduced after opening. Remaining product should be used as soon as possible. Immediately replacing the lids on both containers after dispensing product will help prolong the shelf life of the unused product. XTEND-IT™ Dry Gas Blanket (available from Smooth-On) will significantly prolong the shelf life of unused liquid urethane products.

MEASURING & MIXING - Liquid urethanes are moisture sensitive and will absorb atmospheric moisture. Mixing tools and containers should be clean and made of metal, glass or plastic. Materials should be stored and used in a warm environment 23°C.

Mixing - Part A is a paste with the consistency of cake frosting. Fill a container to the top with this paste, making sure to eliminate any large voids. Level off the top of the container and remove any excess material. The paste should then be thoroughly emptied into a larger container that will act as your mixing container. Next, fill the original container to the top with Part B (liquid) and empty it into the mixing container. After dispensing equal amounts of Parts A and B into mixing container, mix thoroughly for 3 minutes making sure that you scrape the sides and bottom of the mixing container several times.

Applying The Rubber - This product must be applied in layers. Mold makers generally find that four to six layers (minimum 3/8”) thickness is suitable for a working mold. Using a stiff brush, the first coat of rubber should be applied in a thin layer to capture intricate detail. Use dabbing strokes, especially around undercuts, to reduce entrapped air. Subsequent coats will add strength to the mold. Let the first coat dry for 30-40 minutes at room temperature or when it becomes “tacky” before adding the next coat. Repeat until the necessary thickness is achieved. Do not allow rubber to fully cure between layers, as delamination may result. Note: Although not necessary, adding a small amount of SO-Strong™ liquid color pigment available at form X to every other mix of rubber will help you distinguish one layer from the next. This will ensure that you apply a thorough coating each time and help build uniform layers.

Curing - Allow rubber to cure overnight (at least 16 hours) at room temperature 23°C before demolding. Cure time can be reduced with mild heat or by adding Smooth-On “Kick-It™” Cure Accelerator. Do not cure rubber where temperature is less than 18°C.

Post Curing - After rubber has cured at room temperature, heating the rubber to 65°C for 4 to 8 hours will increase physical properties and performance.

Apply A Support Shell - Once the mold is fully cured, a rigid support shell (mother mold) is needed to support the rubber mold during casting. Plasti-Paste™ II is a trowelable plastic which is ideal as a mother mold material.

Using The Mold - If using as a mold material, a release agent should be applied to the mold before each casting. The type of release agent to use depends on the material being cast. The proper release agent for wax, liquid rubber or thermosetting materials (i.e. Smooth-On liquid plastics) is a spray release made specifically for mold making (available from Smooth-On or your distributor). Prior to casting gypsum plaster materials, sponge the mold with a soap solution for better plaster flow and easy release. In & Out™ II Water Based Release Concentrate available from form x is recommended for releasing abrasive materials like concrete.

Performance & Storage - Fully cured molds are tough, durable and will perform if properly used and stored. The physical life of the mold depends on how you use it (materials cast, frequency, etc.). Before storing, the mold should be cleaned with a soap solution and wiped fully dry. Two part (or more) molds should be assembled. Molds should be stored on a level surface in a cool, dry environment. Do not stack molds, expose them to moisture or UV light.



Make a composite flexible/hard mold

Brush-On 35 can verry well be used in combination with Plasti-Paste to create a composite mold with a flexible interior and a hard exterior. Such a mold is made by applying the plasti-Paste over the Brush-On mold without using a release agent. The two urethane materials will now bond together to make one solid composite layer. Such mold are very suitable for large castings in e.g. concrete.


Making a composite mold, BO-35 and Plasti-Paste




You might also need...

Mixing Beakers
Measuring Cups & Jars
Weighting devices
Brushes
Protective Gear such as gloves
Release agents


Mixing, Measuring & Weighing

Mixing

Measuring Cup /30ml Measuring Cup /1oz 0,19 EUR



Measuring cup /125ml Measuring cup /4oz 0,48 EUR



mixing / measuring cup 350 ml Mixing and measuring beaker 0,57 EUR



mixing / measuring cup 700 ml Mixing and measuring beaker 0,63 EUR



mixing / measuring cup 1400 ml Mixing and measuring beaker 0,80 EUR



mixing / measuring cup 2300 ml Mixing and measuring beaker 1,46 EUR



SO mixing cup /473ml SO mixing cup /16oz 1,04 EUR



Mixing

SO mixing cup /946ml SO mixing cup /32oz 1,09 EUR



SO mixing cup /1892ml SO mixing cup /64oz 2,84 EUR



SO mixing cup /4880ml SO mixing cup /165oz 3,35 EUR



Mixing beaker round 500 cc contents 0,25 EUR



mixing beaker 1000cc plastic mixing beaker 1162 ml 0,64 EUR



Mixing Bowl 2000 ml 180x180 mm - 2000 cc 0,91 EUR



Flexible mixing cup 500ml Flexible mixing bow 8,05 EUR



Mixing

Flexible mixing cup 1750ml Flexible mixing bowl 19,34 EUR



Syrenge 50ml Syringe 50 cc with catheter nozzle. 5,76 EUR



Wooden tongue spatula Mixing, resins, foams & rubbers. 3,42 EUR



stirring stick 22cm 220x17x3 mm 0,05 EUR



stirring stick 30cm strong stirring stick 0,24 EUR



Colad Turbomix /per 200 Paint stirrers stirrers in dispenser. 61,38 EUR



Turbine Mixer For use with electrical drill 16,11 EUR





Brushes

flat brush 30mm flat disposable brushes 0,80 EUR



flat brush 40mm flat disposable brushes 0,92 EUR



flat brush 50mm flat disposable brushes 1,39 EUR



flat brush 60mm flat disposable brushes 1,38 EUR



flat brush 70mm flat disposable brushes 1,39 EUR



Calupaint flat brush 40mm Calupaint flat brush 2,60 EUR



brush 40mm, wooden handle Brush, flat, 40mm, wooden handle. 2,84 EUR



polyesterkwast 20mm polyester brush 20mm round 3,09 EUR



polyesterkwast 25mm polyester brush 25mm round 3,51 EUR



polyesterkwast 35mm polyesterkwast 35mm 2,21 EUR



polyesterkwast 50mm polyesterkwast 50mm 3,46 EUR



Polyester kwast plat 75mm Polyester brush, Flat, 75 mm 3,33 EUR





Protective Gear

3M safety glasses Classic 3M safety glasses Classic 15,19 EUR



Glove Nitrile XL Glove Nitrile XL 11,01 EUR



Glove Nitrile M Glove Nitrile M 11,01 EUR



Glove Nitrile L Glove Nitrile L 11,01 EUR



Glove Nitrile S Glove Nitrile S 11,01 EUR



Paint spray mask Colad Complet easy to wear paint spray mask. 35,39 EUR



Filter ABEK1 For 3M 6200 maskers 36,87 EUR



Stenchmask carbon fibre Stenchmask carbon fibre 5,41 EUR



3M 06941 Halfgelaatmasker FFA1P2D 50,53 EUR





Release Agents

Spray Releases

Safety Info Acmos



Acmos 82 aerosol /400gr Removable universal release agent/ wax based / aerosol spraycan 20,63 EUR



Ease Release™ 200 /340 gr Ease Release™ 200 /340 gr 19,54 EUR



Ease Release™ 300 /340 gr Ease Release™ 300 /340 gr 18,22 EUR



Spray Releases

Safety Info Ease Release Group



Ease Release™ 400 /340 gr Ease Release™ 400 /340 gr 21,33 EUR



Ease Release™ 500 /340 gr Ease Release™ 500 /340 gr 22,30 EUR



Spray Releases

Safety Info Universal Mold Release



Universal™ Mold Release /400 gr Universal™ Mold Release /400 gr 17,05 EUR



Kwikee™ Sprayer - 946 ml Pressure Sprayer Kwikee™ Sprayer - 946 ml Pressure Sprayer 138,57 EUR





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