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Facsimile Compounds
Flexbar is the world's leading innovator of state-of-the art metrology grade replica and casting materials with their leading products Facsimile® and Reprorubber®.
Flexbar also has growing lines on precision measuring instruments, optical and video inspection systems, machine tool accessories, and the state-of-the-art Flexbar Safety Guard System.

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METROLOGY CASTING MATERIAL

Exotic Metrology-Grade Rubber--Self Curing in Minutes
Virtually Perfect Replica Casting of Internal and External Forms
Non-Toxic--Easy To Use--100 Times Faster Than RTV Silicones
No Release Agent is Ever Needed.
Excellent For Checking Parts With Optical Comparators!
SUPPLIED IN TWO VISCOSITIES

 

Thin Pour
reprorubber thin pour

Final Color- LIGHT GREEN
For Internal-shape applications where a thin pour will completely fill the cavity without voids. A complete replica casting is quickly formed. 
  • Manipulation time is 5 minutes and cure time is 15 minutes
  • Start to finish: 20 minutes.

New Trial Size Kit Now Available
Order No. 16116-Thin Pour
130ml Trial Kit

Standard Size Kits:
Order No. 16135- Thin Pour
380ml Kit
Order No. 16137-Case of 10
380ml Kits.

 

Quick Setting Putty
reprorubber quick setting putty

Final Color- LIGHT BLUE
Roll two equal-size balls of catalyst putty and base putty and simply knead them together like dough. Excellent for external shapes. Simply spread over master pushing down with fingers and wait for cure 8-10 minutes. You have 3 or 4 minutes of manipulation time. Therefore 14 minutes start to finish. You can also cast internal shapes and cavities but some pressure should be applied such as a weighted object on top. 

New Trial Size Kit Now Available
Order No. 16129- Quick Putty
220ml Trial Kit

Other Kits:
Order No. 16130- 1¾ lb. (520ml)
Introductory Kit
Order No. 16131- 7 lb. (2150ml)

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS

REPRORUBBER
THIN POUR

REPRORUBBER
QUICK SETTING PUTTY
Mix Time (Stirring in a cup) 30-45 seconds 30-45 seconds
Working time (manipulation Time) 4 minutes 2 minutes (from beginning of mix)
Setting time (at room temperature) 10-15 minutes 6 minutes
Permanent Deformation 0.2% 0.3%
dimensional Stability Less than 0.50% Less than -0.25%
Tear Strength 44 pounds per sq. inch 105 pounds per sq. inch
Elongation 60% at break 6.3% at break
Durometer (Shore A-2) 30 (at 15 minutes) 50 (at 7 minutes)
Temperature Stability 1 week @ 60°C 1 week @ 60°C
Detail Reproduction EXCELLENT EXCELLENT

You can take impressions of:

ALL METALS NON METALS PAPER OR CARDBOARD ITEMS
ALL PLASTICS RUBBER CERAMIC AND GLASS ITEMS

WOOD, MARBLE, ETC.

Other Uses Include:

  • Fixturing where semi-rigid structure is desired.
  • Making joints where flexibility is required.
  • Prototypes of rubber type components such as gaskets, washers, etc.
  • As a mask for high temperature plasma spray of metallic coatings.
replica of part
replica of part

PHYSICAL ADVANTAGES OVER THE HARD-COPY REPLICAS:

  • Replica is easy to remove- even if there are under cuts or grooves.
  • Cross-sectioning of replica is easily accomplished with a knife or razor.
  • It can then be checked on an optical comparator or microscope.
  • Surface finish replication is exact with excellent optical properties.
  • Reprorubber copies can be recopied (copy from "female mold" yields a male-shaped replica) See page 7 of catalog-EPOXY PARFILM ULTRA.
  • Replicas are permanent-will not leach or ooze out nor outgas.
  • NO MORE 16 HOUR CURE TIME AS WITH RTV SILICONES.
  • MORE ACCURATE THAN ALL OTHER RTV COMPOUNDS.
  • REPRORUBBER PUTTY will withstand up to 600°F (or more)

 

 

Make Accurate Reproductions in 6 to 8 Minutes

Facsimile is a special plastic compound kit which is used for duplicating surface flats, roughness and for dimensional transfer of inaccessible locations.


• Make duplicates for measuring, such as gages, etc.
• Test surface geometry, flatness, microfinish, etc.
• Make permanent records of surface 
geometry, etc.
• Make custom holding and nesting fixtures.
• Make quick jigs.
• Make excellent stylus patterns.
• Make instant molds and patterns.
• Cast small run parts and prototypes.
• Mask, fill in and seal.
• Fretting depth of blade dovetails in jet engines.
• Make potting, bonding and repairing easy.
• Closer inspection can be performed by
allowing the casting to cure in a pressure
vessel (15 p.s.i.).
Facsimile will not affect the surface of ferrous or non-ferrous materials to which it is applied.
• When casting in a “CONFINED” area, it is
better to cast 1/2 of the internal shape.
• Remember—when casting without releasing agent, an ACETONE soak removes Facsimilie.


AVAILABLE IN LARGER “ECONOMY” KITS

 



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