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Polymorph
A thermoforming polymer supplied in
granular
form
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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
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Polymorph
Useful material for
model
making and
prototyping
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