Although different materials are used in the fabrication of molds and tools, selecting the ideal material is based on several factors. Surface quality standards, the requirement of a number of ...

A new low-density, high-resiliency polyurethane foam can be molded over a wide range of hardnesses, while achieving a molded density of 2.7 lb/ft3 (pcf). By comparison, standard flex foams yield ...

AZoM talks to Mitch Johnson, PhD, Senior Technical Director of General Plastics Manufacturing Co, about the many applications and benefits of polyurethane, especially for soft tooling. Could you ...