Metapor

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Metapor is a unique product, to the eye it looks like a solid piece of aluminium, however it is totally air permeable making it ideal for thermoforming tools and vacuum clamping operations.

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Description
Metapor
Metapor is microporous, air-permeable aluminium modelboard that delivers advanced solutions for many thermoforming applications. It eliminates the need to drill vacuum holes, expanding technical capabilities of the thermoforming process at low cost. Metapor material has consistent porosity which offers unparalleled design flexibility and new ways to optimise performance of thermoform tooling. Available in 500x500mm and in a number of depths.
Product
Mix Ratio
(pbw)
Pot Life
(200g, 25°C)
minutes
Cure Time
(25°C)
Hours
Viscosity
(25°C)
mPa.s
HDT
°C
Shore
Hardness
Metapor
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
108
81D
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Application
Metapor
  • CNC Milling
  • Vacuumforming and Thermoforming