Alumilite compared to epoxy?

Mar 14, 2005 1 Replies

I've cast some small parts using epoxy. And I'm wondering how it compares to a real casting resin like Alumilite.



Can anyone comment on the following properties of Alumilite vs. epoxy?



  • Viscosity before setting
  • Strength
  • Brittleness
  • Bendability
  • Shrinkage

Thanks for your help.


You are comparing apples to oranges. I never used any epoxy for casting. It seems way too viscous to pour.

When you say epoxy, do you mean something like "Envirotex" and not the

5minute stuff which comes in tubes?

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The only bad thing on the 3minute (Regular) resin was the setup time is too quick! :-) That is the only one I've tried.

It is probably less brittle than epoxy.

Peteski

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