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injecting to mould

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By 8900120dd - 5/9/2019 11:24:15 AM

Hi, 
ive created a 3D print of a two peice mould which can be used for injecting, the 3D printed mould is made out of ABS fillament, i was wondering if its safe to inject polyurethane (xencast) ?

or is there a liquid silicone i can use?

thanks
By Warren (Staff) - 5/14/2019 8:39:08 AM

You would need to use a release agent other wise the resin would stick to the ABS plastic. You have to be careful that you don't use a release agent with too many solvents in it - ABS can be vulnerable to solvent attack, especially by styrene.