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Caitlin Cole Elastomer C00238644

Rationale Behind Material Choice Technical Specifications Process
This material was chosen as its properties •Heat resistant

are unique. It can be used in many different •Chemical stability 1
contexts and so it is valuable to know how to •Durable Cut out a template
replicate its surface. This material may be used in •Low toxicity from wood creating
the final design project.
Silicone •Forms watertight seals a flat, a curve and
a seam

Rubber Historical Contextual Previlance of Use

•Developed hugely in the 19th •Clothing •Aerospace
century •Storage •Construction 2
•1824 was the first discovery of silicone •Transport •Medical devices Cut out a 100x100
Silicone rubber is an elastomer •Used to insulate motors •Hardware •Household product polymer piece and
bend it along the
that is highly durable. It is •More contexts of uses discovered in the bend it along the
early 20th century
used in a wide variety of early 20th century template using a
heat gun
products and is extremely
heat resistant. Manufacturing & Trial and Error Reflection
Finishing Process

Many different types of paint This material was not
•Composed of carbon, hydrogen too hard to replicate. 3
oxygen and silicone. was tested in the trial and I over compicated the
•Natural state is a liquid error process. This material process at the beginning Prime the surface
x5, wet and dry
•Cured into shape required a lot of research to before realising that the sanding with each
•Liquid Injection Moulded or find a realistic looking replication less materials the better layer
compression moulded process.
for this swatch finish.
for this swatch finish.

Replicated Finish Sample Material
4

Apply a layer of
Apply a layer of
black enamel
spray paint

5
Apply a second
layer of paint

Sources:
•https://omnexus.specialchem.com/selection-guide/silicone-
rubber-elastomer
•https://www.simtec-silicone.com/the-history-of-the- 82
silicone-elastomer/