What is Procerax ?
Porous Composition: PORCERAX II® is a metal with a pumice-like composition. PORCERAX II® metallic dies are 20-30% porous by volume due to a system of interconnected pores. Average pore diameter is 10µm.
Effective Gas Release: Resin shrinkage generally occurs when a layer of air or gas is trapped between the mold surface and the resin. PORCERAX II® allows the extraction of this gas, avoiding the problems of shrinkage and uneven luster due to irregular adhesion of the resin to the mold surface.
Partial Usage: PORCERAX II® can be used as part of a die. PORCERAX® is used at specifically chosen points in order to release gases during injection.
Due to its excellent permeability, PORCERAX II® is
ideal for injection molding applications. This permeability is a result of
Porcerax's porosity, which allows gases and air to be extracted through the
material itself, eliminating gas-related defects. When used as a die
material for injection molding, PORCERAX II® can be worked and machined
just like conventional die materials using processes such as EDM machining,
etching, cutting and grinding.
PorceraxII can be used in any process where one would need
to overcome air related problems.