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Invision HR material from PAP/FLP

Started by sd80mac, April 06, 2011, 03:49:27 PM

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sd80mac

April 06, 2011, 03:49:27 PM
Does anyone know if this material will hold up in a mechanical application? Say, for gearing and such?

Donnell

Chuck Doan

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April 06, 2011, 04:26:45 PM
If you mean the blue stuff, I would think it could work for a light demonstration, but it would be too soft surfaced and brittle for any long life especially under load.

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DaKra

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April 06, 2011, 04:42:48 PM
Casting them in something tougher might be an option.  Smooth-on's website shows cast resin gears

http://www.smooth-on.com/gallery.php?galleryid=258

Dave

eTraxx

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April 06, 2011, 04:44:11 PM
Quote from: sd80mac on April 06, 2011, 03:49:27 PM
Does anyone know if this material will hold up in a mechanical application? Say, for gearing and such?

Donnell

These guys claim they produce stuff that they can be integrated into the finished product
http://www.stratasys.com/
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