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What is your volume? You may consider machining these parts from PVC. I would suggest a web search for machined plastic, or if when you say pressure formed - Are you thinking Injection Molded? If so, make sure you build your cavity and force from Stainless steel due to corrosion. Are...
Patprimmer is correct in that their are many ways to prototype a part, however if this part is eventually going to be injection molded, you will need to determine a method that will represent the production part as close as possible. I use SLA's only for parts where I may want to see detail and...
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Is this a formed part, a flat part? It could be a TPR-Rubber, TPU-Urethane or a TPE- Elastomer all of which are thermoplastics. You should consult with a material company that specializes in flexible materials.
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mtpi.us
Question: Is this a low or high volume part? What I would suggest is that you talk with a molder that specializes in overmolding or two shot molding as they will be able to assist in your design. Overmolding is the process of molding in most cases the harder material and then inserting it into...
Question: I don't see in any one of the postings that ask the question of what is your volume? Is this a low volume requirement or high volume? That will determine just how the tool will be built, or if a tool should be built. If this is low volume, you may consider machining from bar stock of...