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Rapidly prototyped parts that are produced from an aluminum-filled composite, AF DuraFoam, look and feel like cast aluminum and are said to have the durability of injection molded mold 1  
n.
1. A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.

2. A frame or model around or on which something is formed or shaped.

3. Something that is made in or shaped on a mold.
 parts. Available from Bastech, Inc. (www.bastech.com; Vandalia, OH), its material properties include high heat deflection temperature The heat deflection temperature or heat distortion temperature (HDT or HDTUL) is the temperature at which a polymer or plastic sample deforms under a specified load.  and low shrinkage Shrinkage

The amount by which inventory on hand is shorter than the amount of inventory recorded.

Notes:
The missing inventory could be due to theft, damage, or book keeping errors.
. It's claimed these parts require minimal finishing and are consistent part-to-part.

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Title Annotation:OBJECTS OF INTEREST
Publication:Automotive Design & Production
Date:Jun 1, 2006
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