moldable plastic question
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- PCMTECH
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moldable plastic question
I need a product which i believe you off for sale that are plastic beads that when put in scalding water become a moldable substance that hardens. I am attempting to fabricate some buttons that are used in a digital keyboard on the panel to activate certain functions like different sounds (piano, organ etc.) the buttons go through cutouts in a metal panel and press against a rubber coated contact switch on the circuit board mounted below. Will your product stand up to use in a warm climate or is the final fabrication going to be too soft for this use? Do you think an moldable epoxy might be a better solution for me? (like Gorilla Epoxy Stick)
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Re: moldable plastic question
That material melts at 60C. If your project generates any heat of its own, the melting point might be reached when used in a warm environment.
Moldable epoxy would be more durable. My choice for parts of that nature would be 3D printing. There are many on-line printing services if you do not have access to a printer.
Moldable epoxy would be more durable. My choice for parts of that nature would be 3D printing. There are many on-line printing services if you do not have access to a printer.
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