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Material Surface Finish Template - (Silicone Rubber)

Description:

Silicone rubber is an elastomer composed of silicone

containing silicon together with carbon, hydrogen, and
oxygen. Silicone rubbers are often one- or two-part polymers,

and may contain fillers to improve properties or reduce cost.

Rationale:

I chose silicone rubber because it is another material that is very
commonly used in industry. It is another material that is quite versatile.

Applications + Samples:

Due to these properties and its ease of manufacturing and

shaping, silicone rubber can be found in a wide variety of
Elastomer products, such as automotive applications, cooking, Elastomer

(Original) baking, electronics, medical devices, and implants. (Replicated)
Attributes:

Silicone has hydrophobic properties,
It is very flexible,

Resists aging better than other materials,
Can easily be set into a shape and hold it.

Replication Process:

Spray filler primer Spray undergaurd
onto acrylic sheet. on in multiple layers to

Sand and repeat give rubberized texture