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News Release from: MTT Technologies Group | Subject: Nylon casting
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 31 January 2003
Nylon casting produces complex
prototypes
New patented technology allows complex parts to be vacuum cast in nylon for the first time.
New patented technology from MCP, which allows complex parts to be vacuum cast in nylon for the first time, has been designed to meet the growing demand for prototype parts in final production materials As more industries, particularly those in the automotive sector, are looking to produce bespoke or short series of particular models or components, this new and unique development will also allow the production of actual production parts in nylon, eliminating the cost and time normally required to undertake hard tooling
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 22 Jan 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The ability to cast nylon blocks and tubing is well established but, up until now, it has not been possible to cast thin-walled nylon parts with complex geometry.
MCP's new nylon casting process employs a special nylon module within traditional vacuum casting equipment and uses silicone moulds designed specifically for the production of parts in nylon 6.
These vacuum cast parts offer the mechanical properties expected from nylon parts which have been injection moulded, including high impact strength and very high resistance to abrasion and wear.
Manufacturers are already achieving savings of up to 90% in costs and time by using the vacuum casting process for the production of highly detailed and dimensionally stable prototypes and short run production parts.
Alongside the new nylon casting process, the comprehensive range of vacuum casting resins also make it possible to replicate the performance and appearance of most plastics, rubber and glass.
MCP's metal part casting process also employs vacuum casting to produce wax components for quick and economical production of metal castings for prototypes or short runs. Request a free brochure from MTT Technologies Group ...
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