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IMMark Expert
Joined: 18 Nov 2010 Posts: 189 Location: Columbus, Ohio
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:43 am Post subject: Can I use a injection molded part as a mold? |
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Just curious if anyone has or thinks I can do this.
I have a injection molded part, it is solid, good draft angles, etc.
My question is will the plastic sheet stick to it?
I was thinking of using HIPS as the sheet.
Any thoughts or suggestions on getting a pull to work?
Thanks
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spektr Master
Joined: 07 Jan 2008 Posts: 425
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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Well the first question is "What is the Tg of the material?"
The Glass Transition Temp will tell you so much. Whats the
material they shot the part from? Scott. |
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IMMark Expert
Joined: 18 Nov 2010 Posts: 189 Location: Columbus, Ohio
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Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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Unfortunately I don't know. And have no way to find out.
The part is from circa 1988, it is a white translucent material injected to about 1/8" thick. That is about all the info I have.
Given your question, I would assume the lower the temp plastic that I use..would give it the best chance of success?
Do you think HIPS would be best option?
Or any other suggestions?
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