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BT_VOL
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July 27, 2009, 06:26:24 AM »
Hi, I'm doing some research into the different types of casting materials used for casting and re-casting tools and scene marks. Currently using Isomark for the majority, also Permlastic and Silcoset. Anybody use anything different?
Looking to reproduce high levels of detail with a rapid cure-time.
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July 27, 2009, 06:38:28 AM »
We have used Mikrosil for quiet a number of years and have had good success with it.
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Bob Hart
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July 27, 2009, 07:21:43 AM »
I have had very good results with a product called Coe-Flex (Coe Laboratories). It is less reflective than Mikrosil and has the advantage of being available locally at dental supply companies. It is a polysulfide offered in different consistencies. We used injectible, the thinnest. You may be able to find it or a comparable product locally.
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July 27, 2009, 07:38:02 AM »
Many thanks for the replies, we have also used Mikrosil with good results, although I have not heard of CoeFlex. I'm in the UK so will have a look at the availability of similar dental materials here.
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July 27, 2009, 08:12:08 AM »
Forensic Sil from Forensic Source would be my vote. It is much like mikrosil but the mixing and application is 1000X better.
http://www.forensicssource.com/p-1452-forensic-sil.aspx
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July 27, 2009, 08:39:55 AM »
I'm with Travis. Forensic-Sil is the only way to go! May be a little higher in price than some (maybe not as I don't know what the others cost) but you will get you money back two-fold in time saved.
No clean up involved and no waste! Can be easily applied without getting it all over everything (unlike Mikrosil
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Quality of the cast striae is on par with Mikrosil.
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July 27, 2009, 08:51:53 AM »
We use AccuTrans, similar to Forensic-Sil, excellent product:
http://accutransusa.com/site/
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July 31, 2009, 10:24:15 PM »
we use both Forensic Sil and Mikrosil
I like forensic sil better. it is so much easier to use. however, it's a good idea to:
A) remain proficient with mikrosil ( make the trainee's use mikrosil before forensic sil)
B) Keep some mikrosil on hand for thse times when you are in the middle of a case and you run out of applicator tips!!
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