Jan 18, 2007 #1 LMSgreg Mechanical Jan 17, 2007 20 0 0 US Here is a question I have not been able to get answered by dow, vacker or ge, how can I stop lsr from healing back together after it has been cut?
Here is a question I have not been able to get answered by dow, vacker or ge, how can I stop lsr from healing back together after it has been cut?
Jan 18, 2007 #2 Compositepro Chemical Oct 22, 2003 7,721 0 36 US Dust it with talc or similar powder. Upvote 0 Downvote
Jan 18, 2007 Thread starter #3 LMSgreg Mechanical Jan 17, 2007 20 0 0 US Yes that does work,but not for all medical industry parts. Upvote 0 Downvote
Jan 18, 2007 #4 Compositepro Chemical Oct 22, 2003 7,721 0 36 US Silicone should not self heal, or fuse if it is completely crosslinked. I've found that most silicone parts are not completley cured in manufacture. Try post-curing at a higher temperature or longer time. Upvote 0 Downvote
Silicone should not self heal, or fuse if it is completely crosslinked. I've found that most silicone parts are not completley cured in manufacture. Try post-curing at a higher temperature or longer time.