Dear Group,
I would like evaluate a new plastic prototype assymbly by cutting sections in the product so that I can see how internal parts are mated. Someone told me of a method where you cast (encapsulate) your prototype in an clear RTV resin. Once it has dried you take a diamond saw and cut sections thru the assymbly thereby exposing the insides. You can then polish the sections to get a nice clear cross section view...then you can measeure, etc...
Has anyone out there done this? Can you share any particulars like resin type, cast size, saw blade type, cutting equipment, cutting rate, poilishing technique?
Cheers
CJ
I would like evaluate a new plastic prototype assymbly by cutting sections in the product so that I can see how internal parts are mated. Someone told me of a method where you cast (encapsulate) your prototype in an clear RTV resin. Once it has dried you take a diamond saw and cut sections thru the assymbly thereby exposing the insides. You can then polish the sections to get a nice clear cross section view...then you can measeure, etc...
Has anyone out there done this? Can you share any particulars like resin type, cast size, saw blade type, cutting equipment, cutting rate, poilishing technique?
Cheers
CJ