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Lifecasting is the process of creating a three-dimensional copy of a living human body, through the use of molding and casting techniques. [1] In rare cases lifecasting is also practiced on living animals .
Injection molding of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) is a process to produce pliable, durable parts in high volume.. Liquid silicone rubber is a high purity platinum cured silicone with low compression set, good stability and ability to resist extreme temperatures of heat and cold ideally suitable for production of parts, where high quality is required.
Injection moulding (U.S. spelling: injection molding) is a manufacturing process for producing parts by injecting molten material into a mould, or mold. Injection moulding can be performed with a host of materials mainly including metals (for which the process is called die-casting ), glasses , elastomers , confections , and most commonly ...
The bodies are prevented from decaying by means of plastination, a rubberization process patented in the 1970s by anatomist Gunther von Hagens.The essence of the process is the replacement of water and fatty material in the cells of the body first by acetone and then by plastics, such as silicone rubber, polyester or epoxy resin.
Silicone rubber applications such as catheters are widespread in medicine, but have several limitations. For example, they exhibit poor tear strength and poor resistance to fatigue . Brittle fracture can occur from defects within sections owing to poor control of vulcanization . [ 2 ]
The two most important manufacturing methods with TPEs are extrusion and injection molding. TPEs can now be 3D printed and have been shown to be economically advantageous to make products using distributed manufacturing. [5] [6] Compression molding is seldom, if ever, used. Fabrication via injection molding is extremely rapid and highly economical.
Liquid Latex is useful for molding due to its flexibility once dried, which allows for the casting of undercut sculpture. [3] There are several methods for making a latex mold, each with numerous variations. Below is a general outline of several methods.
A subdermal implant is a body modification placed under the skin, allowing the body to heal over the implant and creating a raised design. Such implants fall under the broad category of body modification. Many subdermal implants are made out of silicone, either carved or mold injected.