Cast polyamide

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Polyamide casting is a process in which high-quality components made of thermoplastic materials are created within a very short time . A generatively manufactured master model, which is molded in silicone, serves as the basis. A monomer to which fillers , additives as well as activator and catalyst have been added is poured into this silicone tool . The polymerization takes place without pressure within a few minutes directly in the mold. The components produced with this process can be used as functional prototypes or small series at a fraction of the cost of injection molded components. Compared to vacuum casting, the small series produced in the PA casting process are characterized by a thermoplastic material with material properties that are close to series production. Small batches made from unfilled or filled PA6 material are used, particularly when there are high thermal or mechanical loads.
Compared to the laser sintering process, the small series produced using the PA casting process are characterized by a good surface, 100% density and homogeneous and constant material properties.

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