> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Pedro Garayo [SMTP:pedgar@cidaut.es]
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 2:33 AM
> > To: Rapid Prototyping Mailing List
> > Subject: non-rp direct: mica
> >
> > Dear list,
> >
> > Does anybody know who can supply me with mica? I am looking for a great
> > thermal protection to be able to use a functional prototype. I have used
> > mica embedded in resin, but it does not work. I need pure mica, I think.
> > Any idea?
> > Thanks.
> >
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> > | Pedro Garayo | CIDAUT |
> > | R&D Project Engineer | P.Tec. Boecillo |
> > | Tel 34-983-548035 | 47151 Valladolid |
> > | +------------+-------------+ |
> > | SPAIN | mailto:pedgar@cidaut.es | ;) |
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> >
> >
> >
> > For more information about the rp-ml, see http://ltk.hut.fi/rp-ml/
Pedro,
I have used a material called Macor from Corning Inc. with some success for
brazing fixtures and for both thermal and electrical insulation. It is a
glass mica composite material that is sold as a machinable ceramic. You
will find an address at the following website
http://www.corningmat.thomasregister.com/olc/corningmat/intsaoff.htm
Paul Evans
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Siemens Furnas Controls
Siemens Energy and Automation
For more information about the rp-ml, see http://ltk.hut.fi/rp-ml/
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