molding
   injection (sprue, runner, gate, vent, parting line, flashing)
   insert
   vacuum
   blow
   flexible, soft

materials
   machineable, low-temp wax
   rigid foam
   alginate gel
   polyurethane
   silicone
   PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane)
   latex
   thermoplastic, thermoset polymers
   calcium sulfate
      desicant, coagulant, plaster, gypsum, drywall
   Portland cement
      calcium silicate, aluminum/iron oxide, calcium sulfate
   metal, ceramic powders
   low-temp alloys
   food

additives
   fibers (tension, compression, composites)
   fillers: density, conductivity, flexibility, color, ...

mixing

deairing

curing
   polymerization
   cross-linking
   hydration
   endothermic, exothermic

demolding
   taper
   release agents
   deformation

machining
   tool types
   depth of cut
   clearance
   toolpaths, axes
   cut types
   mold parts

software
   Roland Modela Player
   ShopBot PartWorks
   FeatureCAM
   fab modules (beta)
      tippy.cad top bottom
      cad_view, cad_path
      stl_png, stl_path
      png_path
      path_rml, path_sbp, path_g

inventory

vendors
   Smooth-On
   Reynolds
   Dow Corning
   Wolcott Park
   US Gypsum
   Blick Art Materials 
   West Marine
   Aremco

safety
   MSDS
   ventilation
   protection
   disposal

assignment
   machine a mold and cast parts in it

gurus
   CBA shop section: 
   Arch. shop section: 

lab sections
   CBA shop section: Nadya Peek 
   Arch. shop section: Nick Gelpi