An example system for molding a photocurable material into a planar object includes a first mold structure having a first mold surface, a second mold structure having a second mold surface, and one or more protrusions disposed along at least one of the first mold surface or the second mold surface. During operation, the system is configured to position the first and second mold structures such that the first and second mold surfaces face each other with the one or more protrusions contacting the opposite mold surface, and a volume having a total thickness variation (TTV) of 500 nm or less is defined between the first and second mold surfaces. The system is further configured to receive the photocurable material in the volume, and direct radiation at the one or more wavelengths into the volume.

A system and method for the creation and utilization of a composite or polymeric material which is utilized in faux wood applications and the like, within the construction and decorative arts. Further, a material curing system including a racking apparatus a pumping system, a frame and a set of individual shelves, among other enhancement components.

The invention relates to a device for casting a ring-shaped plastic frame. The device includes a first mold part and a second mold part, a rotor having at least one recess, and a mold core. The mold core includes at least one casting channel configured to connect to a supply one end. The mold parts may also include at least one mold insert. The mold volume is at least partially defined by the at least one mold insert, the at least one recess of the rotor, and the mold core. The mold volume is fluidly connected to the other end of the at least one casting channel.

A method for producing a polymethyl methacrylate plate includes the steps of providing a mould that includes at least one gasket which is enclosed between two substantially parallel mould parts, introducing liquid including methyl methacrylate prepolymer and/or methyl methacrylate monomer in the mould and enabling polymerization of the liquid methyl methacrylate. A gasket is used in a mould for producing a polymethyl methacrylate plate.