Abstract
This paper investigates the possibility of creating an insert mold using an epoxy resin composite (aluminum, resin and hardener). The properties of epoxy resin composite and rapid tooling techniques are studied and discussed. The results indicate that the insert mold made from this material can be assembled with a standard mold base and is compatible with an injection molding process without any further modifications required. The operating test also revealed no significant damage to the mold. One limitation of this composite, however, is its poor thermal conductivity.
