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Fabricating Electrodes into the Inner Socket
Once electrode sites have been marked on the plaster cast, place the electrode
dummies on the cast and check to make sure they lay flat against the plaster
surface. Make sure the surface of the electrode dummy marked "CAST SIDE" is
placed against the plaster cast (see image).
For more detailed instructions, refer to the Electrode Fabrication Tips guide.
CAST SIDE - NOT VISIBLE
WHEN INSTALLED
Secure 2 of the nails provided (14ga or 15ga standard nails, roughly 1/2" long)
through the two holes in the electrode dummy to the cast. Alternatively, you
may use thin double stick tape to secure the dummy to the surface of the cast.
C A ST
CAST
TOP SIDE
C A ST
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Inner Socket Fabrication
IBT Electrodes are designed to fit in a self-retaining pocket that is formed into
the inner socket using the provided electrode molding dummies. The same
dummies can be used for vacuum-forming thermoplastic inner sockets and
rolled silicone inner sockets.
For more detailed instructions, refer to the Electrode Fabrication Tips guide.
Inner Socket Fabrication - Thermoplastic
Electrode Pocket
Dimple
SOCKET CROSS-SECTION VIEW
Hole
Electrode
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