Recommendations for resisn or resin combos for clamped jigs, Router jigs, guides and templates.
As Title states. I have primarily used my printers to make functional short term use parts, and router templates where if it broke when removing it wasnt a big deal. I have now designed some end use items that need to be very durable and withstand repeated use.
I need to to bolt to extruded almunimun rails (so it's adjustable) and then the end that hangs off (approx 2-3 inches) will be clamped to the wood using a festool style track clamp.
This particular jig is for custom doors/jambs I build and allows me to route extremely precise and perfect hinge recesses on both the door and the jamb at the same time.
For over 10 yrs I've made jigs out of plywood for this and they work extremely well. However, they lack adjustability in qty of hinges, hinge location, and hinge size. They are also 80" long each and I currently have around 10 of them, taking up so much space.
The goal is to convert to extruded aluminum spine and then separate templates that can be adjusted in qty, position and size of hinge.
There are many other items/jigs I have designed for more end use however this seems to be one of the most demanding, so if I can get a great resin for this then it should work for my other stuff.
Currently using a Uniformation GK3 Ultra. And if need be can follow proper post curing schedules as I am also set up fully for vacuum/pressure casting, mold making, ect. Yes, I could easily print, make molds, and pressure cast using high impact/tensile resins, however for anyone that had experience in this knows what a long, in depth, and expensive task that is to do correctly. In the end, if I have to I will but if I can print instead and skip all the other stuff (aside from post cure process) then Id rather do that.