Material | Outdoor/Indoor Decor, Large-Scale Projects | Industry Standard: PVC (ASTM D1248) Our Base: PP (ASTM D6470) Our Advanced: Reinforced PP + UV coating (ASTM D4459) | Lighter than metal molds (Base: 2.1kg/m² ▲ Advanced: 2.0kg/m²) Resists corrosion (▲ UV resistance in Advanced) | Advanced: 20% higher cost due to coating PVC (Industry): Susceptible to UV degradation |
Precision | Architectural Details, Custom Installations | Industry: ±1.0mm (ISO 2768) Base: ±0.8mm (ISO 10360) Advanced: ±0.5mm (ISO 10360) | ▲ Base: 20% tighter tolerance than Industry Advanced: Ideal for intricate patterns | Advanced: Requires specialized calibration (+15% setup time) |
Reusability | Mass Production, Repetitive Projects | Industry: 50+ casts (ASTM D5947) Base: 100 casts (ISO 178) Advanced: 200+ casts (ASTM D638) | Base: 50% longer lifespan than Industry Advanced: 100% reusable material recovery | Advanced: Requires post-use maintenance (2hr cleaning cycle) |
Customization | Unique Designs, Specialty Projects | Industry: Standard patterns only Base: 50+ pre-designed templates Advanced: CAD-modifiable molds (ISO 10303) | Advanced: 100% design flexibility (▲ 3D printing compatibility) | Base: Limited to template library Advanced: Requires CAD expertise (+$200 setup fee) |
Weight/Portability | On-Site Casting, DIY Projects | Industry: 3.2kg/m² (steel) Base: 2.1kg/m² (PP) Advanced: 1.8kg/m² (lightweight PP) | ▲ Base: 34% lighter than steel Advanced: Easier manual handling | Advanced: Thinner walls may reduce durability in heavy-duty use |
Application Versatility | Multi-Material Casting, Mixed Projects | Industry: Concrete only Base: Concrete/Plaster (ASTM C39) Advanced: Concrete/Metal/Resin (ASTM E10) | Advanced: ▲ 30% more material compatibility Base: 2x faster curing time for plaster | Advanced: Requires specialized release agents (+$50 per use) |