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Shapes from pressing

Pressing is a reshaping of a plastic body into a desired configuration.  The mold surfaces can be intricate and relatively deep relief.  Since plastic flow occurs the internal structure is stress-free and defect free providing an exceptionally strong product. 

• Cross-sections of 1-3 inches can be made 
• Feature tolerances approach from 0.010 inches wide up to 0.300 inches deep       
• Planar dimensions are inside a 24 X 30 inch rectangle
• Depth must be less than 7 inches
• Thicknesses down to 0.040 inches can be made, planar or simple repressing
• Vias through a planar shape can be made approaching a 10:1 aspect ratio
• Thin surface layers or multiple layers of different performance materials can be produced
• Zero draft angles can be pressed

The formerly non-plastic engineered ceramic bodies are now formulated for hydro-plastic forming without organic fillers.  This allows firing shrinkage, after drying, to be minimal providing exceptional dimensional control.