Plastin: Four Uses

Plastin is a reusable technical modeling clay included in every Plastiform case. It works as a barrier, a plug, or a wedge, and cleans dust off a cured impression.

What Plastin Is

Plastin is not greasy and never dries, so you can use it again and again.

The Four Uses

To make a barrier, build a wall around an external surface. This holds a Fluid product that would otherwise run off. Plastin also works as a plug when you close the lower opening of a through bore. You can then inject a Fluid product without losing it.

As a wedge, it orients and holds a part in the position you want while you take the impression.

Use Plastin for cleaning too. Roll it gently over the cured impression to pick up the dust and small debris stuck on the measured surface.

Why Cleaning Matters

Plastiform is slightly electrostatic, so an impression attracts dust. Dust on the measured surface can disturb the measurement.

Related Pages

• Through Bores: Plugging and Extraction Direction
• Take a Partial Impression
• What Affects Measurement Accuracy
• Re-Form: Holding, Protecting and Impression Templates