{"id":8928,"date":"2026-08-14T18:53:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T10:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/?p=8928"},"modified":"2026-08-14T19:12:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T11:12:59","slug":"silicone-mold-lifespan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/silicone-mold-lifespan\/","title":{"rendered":"Silicone Mold Lifespan: Why Molds Fail and 5 Ways to Get More Casting Cycles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A silicone mold that fails after 10 castings does not only cost you another batch of silicone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can also mean another mold-making cycle, more labor, production downtime, rejected parts and delayed delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is why professional mold makers should not only ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cHow much does this silicone cost per kilogram?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daha iyi bir soru:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cHow many usable casting cycles can I get before the mold tears, deforms or loses acceptable detail?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group snippet-answer-box is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading snippet-answer-title has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce314081ddbe5c8103eaa1c003be7a2f\"><strong>Quick Answer: What Determines Silicone Mold Lifespan?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"snippet-answer-text wp-block-paragraph\">There is <strong>no universal number of casting cycles<\/strong>&nbsp;for an RTV-2 silicone mold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silicone mold lifespan depends on five interacting factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Silicone Match \u00d7 Mold Design \u00d7 Cure Quality \u00d7 Casting Stress \u00d7 Demolding &amp; Care<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"snippet-answer-text wp-block-paragraph\">We call this the <strong>Topsil Mold-Life Framework<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Topsil-Mold-Life-Framework-clean.webp\" alt=\"Topsil Mold-Life Framework-clean\" class=\"wp-image-8933 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"671\" src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Topsil-Mold-Life-Framework-clean.webp\" alt=\"Topsil Mold-Life Framework-clean\" class=\"wp-image-8933 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Topsil-Mold-Life-Framework-clean.webp 1000w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Topsil-Mold-Life-Framework-clean-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Topsil-Mold-Life-Framework-clean-768x515.webp 768w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Topsil-Mold-Life-Framework-clean-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Topsil-Mold-Life-Framework-clean-600x403.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If one factor is badly mismatched, improving another factor may produce only limited gains. A high-tear silicone, for example, cannot completely compensate for an extremely thin section being pulled over a sharp undercut on every casting cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is therefore not simply to buy a \u201cstronger\u201d silicone. It is to identify <strong>what is limiting the life of your particular mold<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Does \u201cSilicone Mold Lifespan\u201d Actually Mean?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For production mold making, silicone mold lifespan is best understood as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The number of usable casting cycles a mold delivers before tearing, surface degradation, deformation or loss of acceptable detail makes repair or replacement necessary.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This distinction matters because a mold may technically remain in one piece while no longer producing acceptable parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple wax or gypsum mold with easy release can behave very differently from a deep-undercut mold repeatedly exposed to polyurethane resin, epoxy cure heat or abrasive concrete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of asking \u201cHow many casts will this silicone make?\u201d like asking how long a tire will last without knowing the vehicle, load, road or driving conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The material matters\u2014but so does the operating environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Factor<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Higher Failure Risk<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Better Direction for Repeat Use<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mold geometry<\/td><td>Deep undercuts, thin lips, sharp corners<\/td><td>Controlled release geometry and reinforced weak zones<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Silicone properties<\/td><td>Wrong hardness or low tear resistance<\/td><td>Balanced hardness, tear strength and elongation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mold support<\/td><td>Long unsupported flexible sections<\/td><td>Adequate wall thickness or support shell<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tedavi<\/td><td>Incorrect ratio or incomplete cure<\/td><td>Correct mixing and sufficient cure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Casting process<\/td><td>High heat, abrasion or difficult release<\/td><td>Controlled process matched to the material<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Demolding<\/td><td>Sudden pulling and excessive stretching<\/td><td>Gradual release with lower local stress<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is also why <a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/kalip-yapim-silikonu-icin-shore-a-sertligi\/\"><u>choosing mold-making silicone by Shore A hardness alone<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;can lead to disappointing results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Match the Silicone to the Casting Process\u2014Not Hardness Alone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hardness-vs-Tear-Strength-vs-Elongation.webp\" alt=\"Hardness vs Tear Strength vs Elongation\" class=\"wp-image-8935 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"671\" src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hardness-vs-Tear-Strength-vs-Elongation.webp\" alt=\"Hardness vs Tear Strength vs Elongation\" class=\"wp-image-8935 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hardness-vs-Tear-Strength-vs-Elongation.webp 1000w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hardness-vs-Tear-Strength-vs-Elongation-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hardness-vs-Tear-Strength-vs-Elongation-768x515.webp 768w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hardness-vs-Tear-Strength-vs-Elongation-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hardness-vs-Tear-Strength-vs-Elongation-600x403.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common assumption is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Harder silicone = stronger silicone = longer mold life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In real mold making, that logic is incomplete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shore A hardness measures indentation hardness. It does not, by itself, tell you how well a mold will resist tearing while stretching around an undercut. Shore hardness for elastomeric materials is commonly evaluated using methods such as <a href=\"https:\/\/store.astm.org\/d2240-15r21.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>ASTM D2240<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For repeat casting, consider the combination of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shore A sertlik<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Y\u0131rt\u0131lma mukavemeti<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uzama<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00c7ekme mukavemeti<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mold geometry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wall thickness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D\u00f6k\u00fcm malzemesi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demolding force<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tear strength is particularly important where small cuts or thin details can become the starting point for larger tears; test methods such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.astm.org\/standards\/d624\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>ASTM D624<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;are used to evaluate tear strength in rubber and elastomeric materials. Tensile and elongation properties can be evaluated using methods such as <a href=\"https:\/\/store.astm.org\/d0412-16r21.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>ASTM D412<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why softer is not always better<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A softer silicone may flex more easily around difficult undercuts and reduce demolding force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if a large mold is too soft and poorly supported, excessive deformation can become a different problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why harder is not always better<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A firmer silicone may provide better body and shape retention, but an overly rigid mold around deep undercuts can require more force during release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best choice is therefore usually a <strong>balance<\/strong>, not the highest number on a TDS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your main application is polyurethane or epoxy casting, see our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/recine-kaliplari-icin-en-iyi-silikon\/\"><u>choosing silicone for resin molds<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Design Out the Weak Point Before the First Casting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thin-Wall-Deep-Undercut-Tear-Starting-Point.webp\" alt=\"Thin Wall - Deep Undercut - Tear Starting Point\" class=\"wp-image-8934 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"671\" src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thin-Wall-Deep-Undercut-Tear-Starting-Point.webp\" alt=\"Thin Wall - Deep Undercut - Tear Starting Point\" class=\"wp-image-8934 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thin-Wall-Deep-Undercut-Tear-Starting-Point.webp 1000w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thin-Wall-Deep-Undercut-Tear-Starting-Point-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thin-Wall-Deep-Undercut-Tear-Starting-Point-768x515.webp 768w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thin-Wall-Deep-Undercut-Tear-Starting-Point-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thin-Wall-Deep-Undercut-Tear-Starting-Point-600x403.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most useful mold-life clues is not <strong>ne zaman<\/strong>&nbsp;the mold fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bu <strong>where the failure starts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If tearing repeatedly starts at the same location, first investigate local geometry, thickness and demolding stress\u2014not only general silicone quality.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common high-stress zones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>deep undercuts,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sharp internal corners,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>very thin mold lips,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>narrow connection points,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>poorly placed cut lines,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>long unsupported flexible sections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine a tear that repeatedly begins around one sharp undercut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Changing to a silicone with higher tear strength may improve resistance, but if every demolding cycle still concentrates force at exactly the same point, the underlying stress concentration remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possible improvements include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>increasing wall thickness around weak zones,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>rounding sharp transitions where the master allows,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>changing the cut or split line,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>using a two-part or multi-part mold for difficult geometry,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>adding a mother mold or support shell,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>redesigning the release direction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A practical diagnostic rule<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A small design improvement repeated over 50 demoldings may be more valuable than a large specification improvement that does not address the failure location.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a deeper troubleshooting guide, read <a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/why-do-silicone-molds-tear-early\/\"><u>Why Do Silicone Molds Tear Early?<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Make Sure the Mold Develops the Properties You Selected<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Correct-Demolding.webp\" alt=\"Correct Demolding\" class=\"wp-image-8936 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"671\" src=\"http:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Correct-Demolding.webp\" alt=\"Correct Demolding\" class=\"wp-image-8936 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Correct-Demolding.webp 1000w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Correct-Demolding-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Correct-Demolding-768x515.webp 768w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Correct-Demolding-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Correct-Demolding-600x403.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A mold can look cured and still be a poor starting point for repeated production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The issue is not simply whether the silicone feels \u201csolid.\u201d The question is whether the system has been <strong>mixed and cured consistently enough to develop the intended properties<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch four areas in particular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Correct mixing ratio<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the specified A:B or base-to-catalyst ratio. Changing the ratio without technical guidance can change cure behavior and final performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Complete mixing<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Poor mixing may create localized areas that do not cure consistently. These areas can later become weak zones under repeated flexing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sufficient cure before heavy use<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The earliest possible demold time is not always the best time to start aggressive repeated production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow the mold to reach the cure condition specified for the selected product and process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cure inhibition with platinum silicone<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addition-cure systems can be more sensitive to incompatible materials and contamination. Masters, tooling, coatings, clay, release agents or residues should therefore be checked before full-scale production when compatibility is uncertain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are new to RTV-2 processing, our <a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/silikon-kaliplar-nasil-yapilir\/\"><u>step-by-step silicone mold-making guide<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;explains the complete mold-making process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The important mold-life principle is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do not expect the TDS mechanical properties to rescue a mold that was never processed consistently enough to develop them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Reduce the Stress Added During Every Casting Cycle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once production begins, the mold experiences a new combination of mechanical, thermal and material-related stress on every cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Different casting systems create different failure mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Casting System<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Main Stress to Watch<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What You May Observe<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Check First<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PU resin<\/td><td>Release + material compatibility<\/td><td>Increasing sticking, surface change or tearing<\/td><td>Grade compatibility, release and demolding<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Epoksi<\/td><td>Cure heat + adhesion<\/td><td>Difficult release or gradual surface deterioration<\/td><td>Cure temperature and release conditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Concrete \/ GRC<\/td><td>Abrasion + weight<\/td><td>Detail wear, edge damage or tearing<\/td><td>Tear resistance, support and mold design<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gypsum \/ plaster<\/td><td>Primarily mechanical release<\/td><td>Local tearing around details<\/td><td>Geometry and demolding direction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Balmumu<\/td><td>Heat + geometry-dependent release<\/td><td>Distortion or local tearing<\/td><td>Casting temperature and mold shape<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Demolding<\/td><td>Sudden pulling and excessive stretching<\/td><td>Gradual release with lower local stress<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This table should not be interpreted as a fixed ranking of mold life. Actual resin formulations, casting temperatures, part geometry and production conditions vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Demold progressively\u2014not violently<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Release the edges first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peel the silicone gradually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Release difficult undercuts one by one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid stretching the entire mold when local release is possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid sharp tools that can create an initial nick.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A tiny cut may be insignificant on the first casting but become the point from which a larger tear propagates over repeated cycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use release agent for a reason\u2014not by habit<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A compatible mold release may reduce adhesion and mechanical stress in some applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But \u201cmore release agent\u201d is not automatically better. The release system should be compatible with both the silicone and casting material and should not compromise the required casting surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If Mold Life Suddenly Drops, Do Not Change Silicone Immediately<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose the same mold process previously gave satisfactory repeat use, but recent molds are failing much sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before assuming the silicone itself has changed, check what else changed in the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Was a new casting resin or resin batch introduced?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did casting or curing temperature change?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Was the silicone mixing ratio or process changed?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the new master geometry different?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did the release agent change?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Was the silicone stored differently?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is a different operator demolding the parts?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is failure now starting in a different location?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sudden reduction in mold life is often easier to diagnose by comparing <strong>what changed immediately before the problem started<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Clean, Inspect and Store the Mold Without Adding New Damage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good maintenance cannot fix the wrong silicone grade or poor mold design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But poor maintenance can shorten the life of an otherwise good mold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Clean gently<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remove residual casting material without unnecessary scraping or abrasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be cautious with strong or unknown solvents unless compatibility with the cured silicone has been confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inspect before the tear becomes large<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>small cuts around undercuts,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fine edge tears,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>surface roughening,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cracking near openings,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>permanent distortion,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>loss of detail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small damage tells you <strong>where stress is accumulating<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That information can be more useful than simply recording that \u201cthe mold failed after 30 cycles.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Store the mold in its intended shape<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not leave large flexible molds folded or compressed under heavy objects. Where appropriate, keep the mold supported by its mother mold or shell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For minor damage, replacement is not always the only option. See our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/silikon-kalip-nasil-onarilir\/\"><u>how to repair a silicone mold<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is the Problem the Silicone\u2014or the Process?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the failure pattern as your first diagnostic tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>What You See<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Likely Direction to Investigate<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tears on the first few demoldings<\/td><td>Cure, grade selection, undercuts and release<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tear always begins in the same corner<\/td><td>Local geometry, thickness and stress concentration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mold stretches excessively or loses shape<\/td><td>Hardness, wall thickness and support<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fine details break away<\/td><td>Local thickness, tear resistance and demolding<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Surface gradually becomes rough<\/td><td>Casting material and process compatibility<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Release becomes progressively harder<\/td><td>Surface condition, casting system and release method<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Soft or tacky areas remain<\/td><td>Mixing, ratio or cure inhibition<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Example diagnostic scenario<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Suppose a mold with a deep undercut tears from the same narrow section after several castings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first instinct might be to request a harder silicone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But increasing hardness could make the mold more difficult to flex over the same undercut and increase local demolding force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A better evaluation would compare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>tear resistance + elongation + local wall thickness + release path + hardness<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">before deciding which property should change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is the difference between <strong>buying silicone by specification<\/strong>&nbsp;ve <strong>selecting silicone for a production problem<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For application-specific help, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/tekni%cc%87k-destek\/\"><u>RTV-2 silicone technical support page<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stop Comparing Silicone by Price per Kilogram Alone<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A silicone that looks cheaper on the quotation can become more expensive if molds must be replaced more frequently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider this <strong>illustrative example only<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Silicone A<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Silicone B<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Silicone price<\/td><td>$6.00\/kg<\/td><td>$7.50\/kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Silicone per mold<\/td><td>10 kg<\/td><td>10 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Material cost per mold<\/td><td>$60<\/td><td>$75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Usable castings*<\/td><td>20<\/td><td>40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Silicone cost per usable casting<\/td><td>$3.00<\/td><td>$1.88<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Illustrative numbers for explaining the calculation, <strong>not a performance claim for any Topsil grade<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silicone B costs 25% more per kilogram in this example, yet its silicone material cost per usable casting is lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And this calculation still excludes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>mold-making labor,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>master preparation,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>changeover time,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>production downtime,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>rejected castings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For production buyers, <strong>cost per acceptable casting<\/strong>&nbsp;can therefore be more meaningful than raw-material price alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are comparing cure systems specifically, read <a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/platinum-cured-vs-tin-cured-silicone-total-cost-of-ownership-mold-life\/\"><u>Platinum-Cured vs. Tin-Cured Silicone: Total Cost of Ownership &amp; Mold Life<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Get More Casting Cycles from Your Next Mold<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no single \u201clong-life silicone\u201d specification that works for every mold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strongest starting point is to match:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Silicone properties + mold geometry + cure quality + casting conditions + demolding stress<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before changing silicone, ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What material are we casting?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where does the current mold fail?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many usable castings are we getting?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the failure gradual or sudden?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does it always begin in the same location?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What Shore A hardness and cure system are we using?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How difficult is the part to demold?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These questions often reveal more than comparing two TDS sheets line by line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>S\u0131k\u00e7a Sorulan Sorular<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-c9af9b46 uagb-faq-icon-row-reverse uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     faq-clean\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https:\\\/\\\/topsilsilicone.com\\\/tr\\\/silicone-mold-lifespan\\\/\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"<strong>How many times can a silicone mold be reused?<\\\/strong>\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"There is no reliable universal number. Silicone formulation, casting material, geometry, wall thickness, heat, demolding stress and production conditions all influence usable mold life. Compare mold performance under your actual casting process rather than relying on an isolated supplier cycle claim.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"<strong>Does platinum-cure silicone always last longer than tin-cure silicone?<\\\/strong>\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"No. Cure system alone does not determine mold lifespan. Platinum-cure silicone is often selected where low shrinkage, dimensional stability or demanding repeated production matters, while tin-cure silicone remains practical for many general-purpose molds. Compare the actual formulation and application requirements. See our <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/topsilsilicone.com\\\/platinum-cure-silicone-vs-tin-cure-silicone\\\/\\\"><u>platinum vs. tin-cure silicone guide<\\\/u><\\\/a>\\u00a0for more detail.\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"<strong>Should I choose a harder silicone if my mold keeps tearing?<\\\/strong>\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Not automatically. If tearing is caused by difficult undercuts, greater hardness could increase demolding force. 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Replacement becomes more reasonable when damage affects critical dimensions, fine surface detail, multiple high-stress areas or the mold can no longer produce acceptable parts consistently.\"\n            }\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-e415ceab\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>How many times can a silicone mold be reused?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>There is no reliable universal number. Silicone formulation, casting material, geometry, wall thickness, heat, demolding stress and production conditions all influence usable mold life. Compare mold performance under your actual casting process rather than relying on an isolated supplier cycle claim.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-8b974d1b\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Does platinum-cure silicone always last longer than tin-cure silicone?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>No. Cure system alone does not determine mold lifespan. Platinum-cure silicone is often selected where low shrinkage, dimensional stability or demanding repeated production matters, while tin-cure silicone remains practical for many general-purpose molds. Compare the actual formulation and application requirements. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/plati%cc%87n-kur-si%cc%87li%cc%87kon-vs-kalay-kur-si%cc%87li%cc%87kon\/\"><u>platinum vs. tin-cure silicone guide<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for more detail.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-d8950e4b\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Should I choose a harder silicone if my mold keeps tearing?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Not automatically. If tearing is caused by difficult undercuts, greater hardness could increase demolding force. Evaluate tear strength, elongation, geometry, local wall thickness and release conditions together.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c72757d0\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Can mold release increase silicone mold lifespan?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>It can help in applications where adhesion and demolding force are important contributors to failure. The release agent still needs to be compatible with the silicone, casting material and required surface finish.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c01bb64d\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>When should a silicone mold be repaired instead of replaced?<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Small localized damage may sometimes be repairable. Replacement becomes more reasonable when damage affects critical dimensions, fine surface detail, multiple high-stress areas or the mold can no longer produce acceptable parts consistently.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"get-working-time-recommendation\" class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-b4dc12aa alignwide uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f92b486d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-119dac23\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Get a Mold-Life Diagnosis Before Simply Changing Silicone<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will first help identify whether the limiting factor is more likely related to <strong>silicone selection, mold geometry or processing conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-6ddc3c15\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-btn__default-btn uagb-btn-tablet__default-btn uagb-btn-mobile__default-btn uagb-block-6b0377bb\"><div class=\"uagb-buttons__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-buttons-child uagb-buttons__outer-wrap uagb-block-a377bc19 wp-block-button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__wrapper\"><a class=\"uagb-buttons-repeater wp-block-button__link\" aria-label=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/tekni%cc%87k-destek\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" role=\"button\"><div class=\"uagb-button__link\"><code>Not Tavsiyesi \u0130steyin<\/code><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A silicone mold that fails after 10 castings does not only cost you another batch of silicone. It can also mean another mold-making cycle, more labor, production downtime, rejected parts and delayed delivery. That is why professional mold makers should not only ask: \u201cHow much does this silicone cost per kilogram?\u201d A better question is: [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":8651,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[90],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8928","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technical-faqs"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rtv-2-silicone-pot-life-too-short.webp",1000,558,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rtv-2-silicone-pot-life-too-short-150x150.webp",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rtv-2-silicone-pot-life-too-short-300x167.webp",300,167,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rtv-2-silicone-pot-life-too-short-768x429.webp",768,429,true],"large":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rtv-2-silicone-pot-life-too-short.webp",800,446,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rtv-2-silicone-pot-life-too-short.webp",1000,558,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rtv-2-silicone-pot-life-too-short.webp",1000,558,false],"trp-custom-language-flag":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rtv-2-silicone-pot-life-too-short-18x10.webp",18,10,true],"woocommerce_thumbnail":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rtv-2-silicone-pot-life-too-short-300x300.webp",300,300,true],"woocommerce_single":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rtv-2-silicone-pot-life-too-short-600x335.webp",600,335,true],"woocommerce_gallery_thumbnail":["https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/rtv-2-silicone-pot-life-too-short-100x100.webp",100,100,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Michael","author_link":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/author\/michael\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"A silicone mold that fails after 10 castings does not only cost you another batch of silicone. It can also mean another mold-making cycle, more labor, production downtime, rejected parts and delayed delivery. That is why professional mold makers should not only ask: \u201cHow much does this silicone cost per kilogram?\u201d A better question is:&hellip;","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8928","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8928"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8928\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8937,"href":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8928\/revisions\/8937"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8651"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8928"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8928"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topsilsilicone.com\/tr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8928"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}