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RESINS
AND POLYMERS
Silicone
elastomers
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| Applications
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Flexible
moulds (for plaster and concrete). |
| Characteristics |
Self-releasable,
able to be thixotroped, transparency, resistance to
tear and hydrolysis, chemical resistance, dimensional
stability
- polycondensation and polyaddition systems
- hardness from 15 to 55 Shore A
- from transparent to grey |
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Casting
urethane Elastomer
| Applications
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Moulds,
seals, soft parts realisation, master mold, sand blasters. |
| Characteristics |
Several
resistances (abrasion, tearing, hydrolysis, stretching, chemical
agents), low viscosity
- hardness : from 25 shore A to 70 Shore D |
Urethane
for fast prototyping
| Applications
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Prototyping,
models |
| Characteristics |
Good
resistance to impact and temperature, thermoplastics simulation,
processing under vacuum, several colors available, short demoulding
time
- hardness : from 74 to 80 Shore D
- aspect : PMMA, PC, PP, ABS, PE |
Quick
hardening urethane resin
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| Applications
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Thermoforming
tools, models, modelling, prototyping pieces, rigid
moulds, reproductions |
| Characteristics |
Low
viscosity, fast hardening, fine grained, easy sanding,
short demoulding time, plaster aspect, low shrinkage,
easy processing
- viscosity : from 28 to 2 500 Mpas
- filled or can be filled |
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Polyurethane
RIM - low pressure injectionn
| Applications
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Prototype
pieces and small series, dummies |
| Characteristics |
Impact
resistance, temperature resistance, fire resistance (self
extinguishing), short demoulding time, plastic matter shaming,
variable modulus.
- hardness : from 73 Shore A to 80 Shore D
- appearance : PS, PP, ABS, PE |
Epoxy
casting resins
| Applications
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Thermoforming
and smelting works moulds, RIM tools, hole checking small
pieces enclosing, transparent objects, machine positionning,
stamping. |
| Characteristics |
Resistance
at temperature, compression and abrasion, dimensional stability,
high thermal resistance, transparency, long pot-life, low
viscosity, good thermal conductivity, thermoplastic matter
simulation. two-components filled epoxy resins. Those resins
can be filled with aluminium |
Epoxy
laminating resins
| Applications
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Composite
structures by impregnation and tooling, RTM, filament winding. |
| Characteristics |
Resistance
to temperature and ultraviolet light, easy processing, low
toxicity, variable reactivity, low viscosity, transparency,
wettability
- two-components epoxy
- very good mecanical properties
- Tg from 70 to 190°C
- viscosity from 500 to 3 000 Mpas |
Gelcoats
| Applications
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Surface
coat for moulds, thermoforming tools, stiff parts of master
models, negatives and models for medium and big series. |
| Characteristics |
Chemical
resistance to abrasion, to delamination, to temperature,
easy demoulding, sandable and polishable product (good surface
aspect ), easy processing.
- Tg from 40 to 155°C |
Fillers
and pastes
| Applications
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Sealant
and modelling fillers, reinforcement. |
| Characteristics |
Good
compromise weight/stiffness, vertical partition processing,
good adhesion to multiple supports
- two-component pastes. |
Machinable
slab
| Applications
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Models
(big size design), smelting works and stamping, checking fixtures,
model plate, core boxes for medium and big series, prepreg
models. |
| Characteristics |
Resistance
to abrasion and temperature, dimensional stability, variable
density, non toxic, CN machinable, no dust, good surface
aspect.
- urethane or epoxy slabs
- density : from 0.08 to 1.7
- Tg from 50 to 125°C
- hardness : from 50 to 88 Shore D |
Adhesives
| Applications
|
Assembling
for tooling and modelling, structural bonding (metal, thermoplastic,
honeycomb), repairing. |
| Characteristics |
High
mechanical characteristics, resistance to temperature, to
marine environment and ageing, tear and shear resistance
, flexibility, quick hardening, low density.
- two-components methacrylates
- epoxy, urethane, methacrylates
- structural bonding, flexible or tough
- manual gun or airgun |
Dielectric
resins
| Applications
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Insulation and thermal protection, low exotherm, easy processing. |
3 ranges of
products :
| Epoxy
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Chemical
and humidity resistance. Some are cold-curing (entrapment,
components soaking…), and some are hot-used (protection
and soaking of motors, covering of high voltage electrical
transformer…). |
| Urethane |
Quick
hardening, wide range of hardnesses. They can be used for
the covering of capacitors and electrical components, and
the covering of low and medium voltage electrical transformers. |
| Silicon |
Resistance
to humidity, low hardness. They are advocated for the protection
of electronic cards or cases, and the potting of insulators
and high voltage electrical transformers. |
Metallic
and mineral fillers
| Applications
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Modification
of resin properties (thermal conductivity, thixotropy, shrinkage
reduction, casting thickness increasing…). |
Two-component
urethane foams
| Applications
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Models,
reserve buoyancy. |
| Characteristics |
-
from 36 to 200 kg/m3
- strength or flexible |
Calibrated
wax
| Applications
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Simulating. |
| Characteristics |
Resistance
up to 145°C, flexibility, precision for the size, good
surface aspect
- one adhesive side
- thickness from 0.2 to 10 mm |
Release
agents
| Applications
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Parts
demoulding, surface treatment of plaster models. |
| Characteristics |
Easy
processing (brush or gun)
- aerosol or paste |
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