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MOLDMAX
MOLDMAX
MOLDMAX is a [[glossary:berylliumkupfer|beryllium copper]] mold material from Materion for injection molds and blow molds. The [[glossary:spritzguss|beryllium]] makes it as hard as steel while having very good thermal conductivity – ideal for cycle-time-critical molds. ⚠️ Caution hazardous material: [[glossary:beryllium|beryllium]] is toxic and carcinogenic – when [[element:Be|machining]], only use with extraction and respiratory protection ([[glossary:berylliose|berylliosis]] hazard, occupational disease 1110). Typical analysis: 1.9 % Be, 0.25 % Co, balance Cu.