Description

#6 HOLDING WAX is a softer wax than stacking waxes. It is used for a variety of blocking and holding applications.

Application

Depending on application, #6 HOLDING WAX can be applied in two basic methods:

1. Pre-melt #6 HOLDING WAX in a controlled heating vessel, and apply or pour molten wax to blocking plate or lap, and then mount the workpiece.
2. Pre-heat the blocking plate or lap and work piece, and wipe the wax across the heated tool and mount the workpiece.

#6 HOLDING WAX can be removed from the parts by using UNICLEAR or UNICLEAR II. For best results, please consult with UPI technical staff to recommend optimal processing conditions.

Benefits

• Generally unaffected by water, slurries, and coolant
• High dielectric constant and lack of porosity
• Can be applied to a wide variety of applications and substrates

Physical Characteristics

• Ball Penetration Test (70F, 500 g weight, 1hr) (in): 0.0070 ± 0.0045
• Viscosity (cP at 150°F): 625 ± 50
• Softening Point (°F): 130 ± 20
• Melting Point (°F): 145 ± 20

Availability

Additional Product IDs

PB0046, PB0046NS