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TOOL-IT
ALUMINUM LT / ALUMINUM HT
Aluminum LT
Self Hardening High
Strength Structural Backup
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Used in fabricating prptotype and production molds
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A polymer alloy, which is cast behind Tool Cote, polymeric surfacing, or
even electroformed or vapor formed nickel shells.
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Chemically solidifies to
provide a high strength, heat conductive, structural backup that is
suitable for prototype and many production tooling applications.
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Comes in three component,
pre-proportioned kits, that are easy, safe, and convenient to use.
By simply mixing the components together, a chemical reaction is
initiated, which transforms the liquid slurry into a hard durable
structural mass.
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May be cast alone or in
conjunction with coils used in the Cast Composite Tooling Method.
When used alone, masses up to 15 gallons can be poured in one cast,
with minimal shrinkage. When used with the Cast Composite Tooling
Method, any size mass can be cast.
Applications:
Advantages:
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FAST, hardens in a matter of hours, and is ready to use
overnight.
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ECONOMICAL,
is a
fraction of the cost of Kirksite, cast aluminum, or machined steel.
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TOUGH & DURABLE,
designed for heavy duty prototype and production tooling.
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DIMENSIONALLY STABLE,
Can be cast in
small or enormous masses, with shrinkage factors of less than 1%.
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THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE,
Provides
heat transfer characteristics approaching that of cast aluminum.
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HIGH SERVICE TEMPERATURE,
Has inherent
heat resistance qualities up to 250ºF.
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MODIFIABLE,
Easily and quickly changed, patched, or repaired.
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MACHINABLE,
Readily drilled, tapped, and machined with conventional metal
working equipment.
Aluminum HT
High Temperature Structural
Backup System
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A new, very high temperature, structural backup composition, designed
for molds which will be used in a high temperature environment, such as:
autoclave ovens or injection and compression molds for thermoset
plastics, that are heated to yield operating temperatures of up to
350°F.
Applications:
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Autoclave Molds
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Compression Molds
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Sheet Molding Compound Molds
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High Temperature Thermoset
Molds
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High Temperature Foam Molds
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Injection Molds for
Engineered Thermoplastics
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High Temperature High
Pressure Molds
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May also be used for lower temperature uses, making it a truly universal
system
Advanatges:
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HIGH TEMPERATURE,
Operates at high processing temperature.
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FAST,
Quickly and easily fabricated from a working model.
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ECONOMICAL,
Saves up to 90% over
conventional tooling.
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TOUGH & DURABLE,
Designed for heavy duty prototype and production tooling.
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CLOSE DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCE,
Shrinkage factor as low as .00075 inches/lineal inch can be maintained
with both thick and large mass castings.
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MODIFIABLE,
Easily changed, patched, or
repaired.
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HIGH SERVICE TEMPERATURE,
Has inherent heat resistance qualities up to 250ºF.
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MODIFIABLE,
Easily and quickly changed, patched, or repaired.
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MACHINABLE,
Readily drilled, tapped, and machined with conventional metal working
equipment.
Typical Properties:
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