Best-In-Class Molds Yield Best-In-Class Hulls
The quality and precision of a boat mold directly influences the quality, longevity, durability, and aesthetics of the hull. This behind-the-scenes step, while not usually visible to the customer, is the backbone of the high-performance powerboat.
Hand Built Loses Appeal
There are several methods for boat mold construction. The hand built method is an antiquated process. Hand-construction yields inconsistent quality and imprecise edges. It forces the designer to ‘cheat’ on rounding the edges because it is an imprecise science.
The Future: CNC
This modern method uses a CNC machine to precisely design and build the mold. CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control and refers to a computer controller that reads electronic instructions and drives a powered mechanical device used to fabricate the mold.
Precise Edges
With CNC machines, curves are as easy to cut as straight lines, complex 3-D structures are easy to produce, and the number of machining steps that required human action are dramatically reduced.
Zero Errors, Every Time
With CNC machining, considerable improvements in consistency and quality are achieved. CNC automation reduces the frequency of errors. Advanced error detections are integrated into CNC machining to prevent problems before they occur
The Result
What does this all mean to the finished boat? With the extreme precision of CNC produced parts and laser and sensor checked measurements, the most superior boat mold is created. Edges are perfect, rounded corners are identical, body lines are exactly straight. Our molds are perfectly constructed with zero defects which yields a uniform, precise, high-durability, low-weight hull. And our mold designs are unique to Liquid Glass Powerboats only.
Investing for the Future
The downside to all this? CNC machining is extremely expensive and requires advanced expertise. Liquid Glass Powerboats believes so greatly in the benefits of this superior technology that we made the investment in a CNC-machined mold so that we can continue producing the finest Cats in the world. Ask our competitors how they built their molds, then view their and our molds and hulls for yourself, and compare the difference. It’s remarkable.
