ARBOFORM® shows very little mould shrinkage. So it allows very tight manufacturing tolerances to be met. Creep properties are good which is utilized in the constant pressure from the springs in the watch casing.
Unlike the use of plastics, which show sink marks in the situation, there is no problem in changing wall thicknesses from 1 mm to, for instance, as much as 50 mm in one step.
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Renewable
Creep
Watch
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Jewellery
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Use: Properties reminds of many plastics, but creep properties are better and lifetime can therefore be longer.
Disposal: Can be incenerated or biodegrated similar to wood.
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