Re: ceramic tooling

From: MUE (mue@biba.uni-bremen.de)
Date: Tue Jan 20 1998 - 17:40:43 EET


Al Hastbacka wrote:
>In one of our advanced development efforts, we expect to be able to make
>ceramic tooling in sizes of up to 12" (30cm) x 18" (45 cm) x 12"(30cm)
>in size. We have had several companies express and interest in this
>capability. We also have had others ask in what applications the
>ceramic tooling would be an advantage over metal tooling.

>The question that I have of the RP List is "which applications of yours
>make sense for ceramic tooling?

I am looking for RP materials to make sheet metal forming tools. Ceramic
may be interesting. What are the properties of the material?

Hans Mueller

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