Choosing Shore hardness
Shore hardness alone is insufficient: tear strength, elongation, wall thickness and support also matter. A softer material may release easily yet deform under load. Compare data on the same Shore scale; numbers from different scales are not directly equivalent.
Product-specific checks
Thin strokes, enclosed counters and small serifs complicate filling and release. Check lettering orientation on both the master and the finished part. Complete filling and legibility at the thinnest stroke can matter more than overall letter height.
Application and sample checks
Define finished dimensions, casting material and critical surfaces first. Record production variables and reassess approval whenever the material or master changes; an earlier sample does not automatically validate a revised process.
Information for your project brief
- A dimensioned drawing or reference images from several views
- Casting material and target quantity of accepted parts
- Critical dimensions, finish requirements and acceptance criteria
- Scope of samples, revisions and delivery
Related guides
- Letter mould: How to choose
- Letter mould: Material selection
- Letter mould: Moving to production batches
- Letter mould: Requesting a quotation
Discuss your project
Share dimensions, material and target quantity to define the quotation scope. We can review the requirements for the master, mould and trial casting together.
