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Fig. 2

From: Effect of manufacturing and experimental conditions on the mechanical and surface properties of silicone elastomer scaffolds used in endothelial mechanobiological studies

Fig. 2

Mold assembly. a Half of the mold. b Installation of the rubber stoppers. c Insertion of the connectors halfway in the stoppers. d Insertion of the rods through the assembly. e Installation of the other half of the mold. f Installation of the base (bottom). g Assembly of the mold using screws. Filling of the mold from the top by putting the connector/rubber stopper assembly above the mold and pouring the degassed silicone mix. Replacement of the connector/rubber stopper assembly and resting for 30 min. Resulting dimensions of the tubular scaffold are shown in figure

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