will a low temperature make resin kick slower?

[LeMarchand]

I was wondering if resin will kick slower if it has a low temperature. Asking because i need to fill a 400 cc mold and i currently only have fast setting resin handy and i can't fill the mold fully before the mixed resin starts curing and becomes too thick to fully fill the mold. So, if i put A and B in the fridge and mix them when they have cooled, will i have more time befor it kicks?

Thanks,

MArc

 

[exoray]

Yes, you will gain a few minutes, probably even double the working time on a fast kicking resin...

 

[blufive]

It will work sometimes. I've even read where some people keep a small 'fridge in their workshops just for their resin.

 

[vaderman1701]

You can also try chilling the silicon mold as well. In theory it should slow the cure process down withthe resin. I know when you heat the mold it accelerates the cureing time.

Scott

 

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You can also try chilling the silicon mold as well. In theory it should slow the cure process down withthe resin. I know when you heat the mold it accelerates the cureing time.

Scott
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Hi,

Do not cool your mould in the freezer. I did that once and there was
condens when I casted the resin leaving strange marks on the casting.

Greetings,

BasD