Duramold-2™ 

Duramold-2™ was designed by Vista Metals Corp. to offer mold builders a superior aluminum plate product for applications where increased hardness and strength are required to meet their production expectations.  State of the art technology combines this unique aluminum-copper alloy with unparalleled size capabilities to offer aluminum plate for plastic mold applications ranging from small to extremely large.  Duramold-2™ has outstanding machinability and responds very well in today’s high speed cutting environments. Duramold-2™ is the best choice when higher mold operating temperatures are part of the equation.

Product Features:

  • Superior Strength at Elevated Temperatures
  • Available up to 38” Thick & 94” Wide
  • Dimensionally Stable During Machining
  • Fully Homogenized & Stress Relieved
  • Consistent Properties Throughout Entire Plate
  • Accepts Anodized, Nickel & Other Coatings
  • Suitable For Many Polished Surface Applications
  • Excellent Machinability
  • Vacuum & Pressure Integrity Guaranteed
  • Modified 2618 Aluminum Alloy
  • Excellent Welding Characteristics
  • Accepts Mold Finishes and Textures

Applications:

  • Composite Molds
  • Injection Molds
  • Plastic Molds From Prototype to Production
  • Plastics Tooling
  • RTM Molds
  • Structural Foam Molds
  • Thermoforming Molds

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