FOAMED TOOLS

摘要

A tool (10) for use in forming moulded articles, the tool (10) comprising a tool body (12) formed of a foamed material, a resinous material (14) on the tool body (12) and elastomeric material (16) between said tool body (12) and resinous material (14) to inhibit the movement of resin from the resinous material into the tool body (12). The invention also provides a method of manufacturing a tool, a method of moulding articles using such a tool, and elastomeric material for use in forming a tool. One particular application of the tools of the present invention is in the formation or manufacture of moulded articles using curable, resinous composite materials.