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Cards (3)

  • Polymorph
    A thermoforming polymer supplied in granular form
  • Using polymorph
    1. Heat in water to 62°C
    2. Softens and forms a pliable volume of material
    3. Can be moulded and shaped
    4. Solidifies on cooling
    5. Can be modelled and shaped
    6. If reheated in water it becomes pliable again
  • Polymorph
    • Useful material for model making and prototyping