Custom Fiberglass (FRP) Products
Custom Fiberglass (FRP) Products
Custom FRP products
production process.
The pattern is hand crafted from wood, foam, plaster, clay or other materials that can be carved and shaped to achieve the desired look. Patterns can also be made from a CNC (Computer Numeric Control) machine that machine routers the pattern from a solid material. Before molding, the desired finish is applied to the pattern.
From the original pattern, a silicone rubber, polyurethane rubber, or fiberglass mold is manufactured. Flexible rubber molds allow for molding of complex shapes with heavy textures or deep undercuts. Rubber molds are usually used for very decorative elements that are highly detailed. The flexible rubber transfers the detail needed for molding the fiberglass element, but also has the flexibility to release the part. Rubber molds are not as dimensionally stable as fiberglass molds, and require additional molds when a high volume of parts is needed. Fiberglass molds provide the most stability and can withstand higher volume use without distortion.
From the mold, exact reproductions of the original pattern is fabricated. Multiple castings with the smallest details from the pattern are seen in each molded fiberglass element. Custom fiberglass products have included columns, cornices, domes, cupolas, balusters, crosses, fascia panels, finials, sculptures, louvers, pilasters, brackets, moldings, and any simulated material or custom shape.