How to Make a Support Shell with duoMatrix NEO PMG

Milo demonstrates how you can use the duoMatrix NEO polymer-modified gypsum system, thickener, accelerator, and chopped fiber to create mold support shells (or "mother molds").
duoMatrix NEO and Chopped Glass Fibers can be used as a low-cost alternative to support shells made from urethane resin, epoxy, or fiberglass. Unlike using plaster alone, this method will produce durable, impact-resistant lightweight support shells. The use of Matrix Thickener allows you to use duoMatrix NEO to build a support shell even on a tall 3-Dimensional mold, as it will hold a vertical surface with minimal slumping.
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[@erik_riv]

It's very versatile Duo Matrix NEO and has many qualities, as well as being very accessible. It is definitely a flagship product. Thanks for the demo Milo ⭐

[@smoothon]

Thank you Erik!

[@malakainibos6693]

Beautiful

[@smoothon]

Thanks for watching!

[@bartolomeucortes7456]

Belíssimo trabalho parabéns 👏👏👏👏👏

[@larquinzerna7058]

I am interested to learn this thing but I don't know the steps and the materials. It's good to to view ur vid. Thanks

[@smoothon]

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[@alikhan8847]

nice

[@tigranohanyan3321]

I'm really confused. Does Sonite wax used for sealing porous surfaces or also as a mold release agent? As I see from your video you use Sonite wax to separate one half of the (White) mold from another. And it seams like you don't use any other silicon spray or whatever mold release. Why????

[@smoothon]

It can be used for both, depending on the situation.

[@rettlongmore9389]

How critical is the thickening agent? Can I make this work without it with another layer or two or will it not be able to adhere to the vertical surfaces? My thickening agent is “lost in the mail”

[@smoothon]

Yes, you could create a similar shell without thickener. It would just take a bit longer, as smaller batches of material would need to be made to resist slumping.

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[@jsh281]

Can you give an approximate cost for the amount of duoMatrix NEO used here?

[@smoothon]

This is about 2 trial units worth of NEO.

[@cinmarina]

How to attach those aluminum shims to the model?

[@smoothon]

They are inserted into slices in the silicone flange.

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