Silicone Rubber for Mold Making TSE3402 is a two-component, addition cure liquid silicone rubber engineered for precise mold making applications. This advanced formulation delivers exceptional dimensional stability. It ensures the creation of high-strength, high-hardness elastic rubber molds. Its reliable performance makes it a preferred choice for intricate industrial and artistic projects.
General Information of Silicone Rubber for Mold Making TSE3402
This Momentive product utilizes an advanced addition cure mechanism. It consists of two distinct liquid components. Users accurately mix these components to initiate the curing process. Consequently, the material cures efficiently at room temperature. This eliminates the need for external heat sources or complex equipment. Furthermore, its low viscosity in liquid form allows for exceptional capture of intricate details and fine textures from master models. It forms a robust, highly elastic rubber upon full cure, designed for longevity.
The specialized chemical base provides superior material integrity and resilience. It ensures long-lasting mold performance even under repetitive use. This silicone rubber exhibits extremely low shrinkage, a critical attribute for precision. Specifically, it shrinks less than 0.1% during its room temperature cure. This characteristic guarantees high fidelity reproductions, minimizing distortion. Therefore, it is ideally suited for demanding industrial prototyping, intricate artistic reproductions, and high-volume manufacturing of small components.
Key Features & Technical Benefits
- Excellent Dimensional Stability: This silicone rubber maintains precise mold dimensions over time. It ensures accurate replication of original models, critical for consistent product quality.
- Superior Release Characteristics: Cured parts release effortlessly from the molds. This significantly streamlines production processes and reduces demolding effort.
- Extremely Low Shrinkage: The material shrinks less than 0.1% during its room temperature cure. This guarantees high-precision, true-to-form molds without noticeable distortion.
- High Strength and Hardness: The final cured rubber offers exceptional tear strength and surface hardness. It withstands repeated casting cycles effectively, extending mold lifespan.
- Room Temperature Cure: The system cures reliably at ambient temperatures. This simplifies the manufacturing process and reduces energy consumption.
- Two-Component System: This allows for precise control over the curing process. It ensures consistent material properties across batches.
Typical Industrial Applications
This formulation is engineered for the following applications:
- Arts and crafts production, including intricate figurines and decorative items.
- Detailed architectural interior fabrication, such as cornices, rosettes, and scale models.
- Button manufacturing, enabling the creation of complex designs and textures.
- Prototyping and short-run production of various industrial components.
- Replication of historical artifacts and museum pieces.
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| Property | Value |
| Product Type | Two-component, Addition Cure Liquid Silicone Rubber |
| Cure Mechanism | Addition Cure |
| Cure Condition | Room Temperature |
| Cured Material Characteristics | High-strength, High-hardness Elastic Rubber |
| Dimensional Stability | Excellent |
| Release Characteristics | Excellent |
| Shrinkage (during RT cure) | Less than 0.1% |
