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Sacrificial tooling for composite part fabrication

By Stratasys on 1st July 201627th July 2016

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Complex, hollow composite parts present a unique manufacturing challenge. Internal tooling, generally referred to as cores, are used to create the hollow features in composite structures when a smooth internal surface finish and seam-free construction are required. Some tooling can be easily removed from the composite part’s design geometry, but any configuration that traps a tool inside requires sacrificial tooling or a more complex, collapsible or inflatable tool. Current sacrificial tooling technology uses eutectic salts, ceramics, cast urethanes or similar materials.

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