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Material Surface Finish Template - (MDF)

Description:

MDF, also known a Medium Density Fiberboard,
is a synthetic product comprised essentially of recycled

wood particles and wood fibers held together by a resin

binder or wax and compressed to form flat panels
under extremely high temperatures.

Rationale:

I chose MDF as it is quite a common and versatile material.

It is also quite inexpensive, and quite simple to replicate as a swatch

Applications + Samples:

Composite MDF Wood is used for a variety of different applications including, Composite

Furniture, Cabinets and shelves, Flooring, Decorative
(Original) projects, Speaker boxes, Wainscoting Doors and door (Replicated)

frames, Tradeshow booths and theater set construction

Attributes:

Tensile Strenght: 31 (MPa)

Yield Strenght: 31 - 41 (MPa)
It has the highest density among wood-based materials.

In addition, it has the lowest ductility and the highest thermal conductivity.

Replication Process:

Spray filler primer Sand down wood Spray some spray Cover with the

onto acrylic sheet. and collect the mount onto acrylic sawdust. Repeat
Sand and repeat sawdust process multiple times