StackMold: Rapid Prototyping of Functional Multi-Material Objects with Selective Levels of ...
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StackMold is a DIY pipeline that generates multi-stage molds from an annotated 3D model, outputs laser-cut layers plus optional high-fidelity 3D-printed inserts, and produces a step-by-step casting manual. The system embeds fixtures for embedded electronics, uses temporary beeswax supports, and runs an optimization that cuts casting steps (example: a 5-step naive sequence reduced to 3 valid casting steps). Works for castable materials but struggles with incompatible chemistries and poor adhesion.
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chapters (17)
- 0:00Introduction
- 0:25What is StackMold
- 1:05CNC Milling
- 1:40Additive Manufacturing
- 2:40Multistage Molding
- 5:15StackMold Software
- 5:50Build Up
- 6:20Manual Guides
- 6:55Additional Features
- 7:15Optimizing Details
- 7:55High Fidelity Regions
- 8:35Multistage Mould Optimization
- 12:45More Details
- 14:10Limitations
- 15:40Material Limitations
- 16:00Summary
- 16:40Questions
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