The P35 has an initial paste-like consistency, making it suitable for application on vertical or overhanging surfaces. As it does not flow, it’s ideal for creating partial impressions.
The final impression is flexible (35 Shore A hardness), allows some stretching during demolding. This flexibility allows the replica to handle up to a 20% extraction constraint.
It’s a good product to create complexe impressions of external shapes thanks to its consistency and flexibility.
The P35 is used to control external areas where a fluid product might not be suitable.
It is ideal for inspecting large external threads or complex shapes that are beyond the reach of fluid plastiform products like F50 or F20.
It’s a product that can be cut by the Double Blade Cutter, which makes its impressions very easy to measure with optical devices.
The P35 is suitable for theses applications:
Dimensional inspection of complex external shapes: Its non-flowing abilities make it easy to capture this kind of shapes for measurement.
Oil & Gas API Thread inspections: The P35 is used for regular wear checks of pipes & connector in the oil & gas industry.
Creating impressions with P35 doesn’t require complex manipulations, but it’s recommended to apply it slowly without using a tip at the end of the nozzle.
Ensure the product has complete contact with the target surfaces to avoid air bubbles. This advice also applies to all pasty products in the Plastiform range.
Before application, remember to degrease the surface to prevent impurities from affecting your results nor the product polymerization process.
Looking for a complete kit to try plastiform?
The case contains all required accessories to use Plastiform. It is the best way to try our solutions for the first time!
Are all products compatible with the Double Blade Cutter ?
No. The double blade cutter can only cut semi-flexible impressions. You can check on the label and the technical sheet if the product you are interest in is usable with the Cutter.
Can an underwater impression be taken?
Impressioning can work without problems underwater, and more generally in any environment without oxygen.
How to correctly extract a Plastiform impression?
Plastiforms are highly precise, ensuring that once cured, they maintain perfect contact with the walls of the part, almost as if they are glued. To extract an impression: have a firm grip to pull energetically along the axis of the impression—twisting or unscrewing should be avoided. For this, it is essential to use demolding rings.
Are plastiforms considered polluting products?
Our products are neither polluting nor toxic. However, since the packaging and products themselves are made of plastic, they should be disposed of in traditional waste facilities and not left in natural environments.
Is it necessary to have a designated space set up for taking an impression?
While plastiforms are designed for use in metrology laboratories, they can be utilized in various environments such as workshops, outdoors, and on production lines. However, it is crucial to ensure that the area to be examined is properly cleaned and degreased to maintain the quality of the impression. We recommend using the degreaser DN1, a Plastiform-certified product, for optimal results.
What are nozzles and tips used for?
The nozzle should be attached at the end of the cartridge, ensures that the two components of the plastiform mix homogeneously before application. It is a consumable item and must be replaced after each use. The tip, which is fitted at the end of the nozzle, reduces the flow rate. This is particularly recommended for fluid plastiforms to achieve optimal application accuracy, especially in fine details. The tip is reusable and can be cut to increase the flow if needed.
What does “working time” means?
The "Working time" is the period during which a Plastiform can be altered after injection, maintaining its initial consistency. This means that the chemical reaction between the two components has not yet progressed to the point where the impression begins to harden.
What does “curing time” means?
The "curing time" is the period after which the impression can be removed from the part following its injection. This is when the impression has achieved approximately 80% of its final hardness, enabling its removal from the form to be replicated.
What does “polymerization time” means?
The "polymerization time" is the time required for the impression to reach its final hardness, such as 20 Shore A for F20, 50 Shore A for F50, etc. This indicates when the impression is fully usable, particularly for precise dimensional measurements.
What is the purpose of the Double Blade Cutter?
The Cutter has been specially developed to facilitate the use of Plastiform impressions. It allows a slice to be cut in the axis of an impression in order to exploit its profile more easily on optical measuring instruments. It is customizable according to your needs.
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