Thermoforming Plug Assist Materials TOOLING TECHNOLOGY

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1 Thermoforming Plug Assist Materials TOOLING TECHNOLOGY TOOLING TECHNOLOGY

2 THERMOPLASTIC SYNTACTIC FOAM PLUG ASSIST MATERIALS Thermoplastic Syntactic Foam Material Thermoplastic Syntactic Foam is one of the toughest materials available for thermoforming plug assists on the market today. More easily machinable and able to withstand the harshest thermoforming environments, thermoplastic plugs can help produce the most intricate designs with dazzling clarity. The exceptional properties of this material will allow thermoformers to run their machines faster and hotter than ever before, cutting cycle times and increasing productivity. Machining of this product is practically dust-free. The ease of machinability allows it to be readily tapped for threaded inserts. Our thermosplastic plug material is proven to withstand the most severe operational environments, while providing tough, long-lasting plugs that will need to be replaced less often. Unlike regular syntactic foam, the thermoplastic material is non-toxic and no dust particles are produced during machining. No special ventilation, personal hygiene or flammability precautions are necessary. Thermoplastic Syntactic Foam Rods Dia. Length CATALOG # SFER SFER SFER SFER SFER SFER SFER SFER SFER060 Thermoplastic Syntactic Foam Sheets Thickness Width Length CATALOG # SFES SFES SFES SFES SFES SFES SFES SFES SFES060 Major cost-saving benefits: No plug sticking or fouling No plug heaters Consistent performance Fast plug production Reduced warm-up time Long plug life Simple plug preparation RODS SHEET

3 FormPlast 2000 Formplast 2000 Formplast 2000 is a thermoplastic composite material with properties, that make it excellent for use in lowtemperature thermoforming plug assist applications. Formplast 2000 provides superior toughness and impact resistance that reduces chipping, cracking or breaking in mid-process. Reduce downtime caused by repairing and replacing cracked, chipped or broken plugs. Once machined, a Formplast 2000 plug assist will not become porous. Formplast plug assists require no filing, sanding or other costly maintenance. Chemical-resistant Formplast will hold its clean blue color where syntactic foam tends to discolor almost immediately. Unlike syntactic foam, Formplast 2000 is non-toxic and no dust particles are produced during machining. No special ventilation, personal hygiene or flammatory precautions are necessary when handling Foamplast Formplast 2000 delivers processing benefits: Even sheet distribution Prevents plug sticking Unrivaled strength Proven durability Excellent thermal properties Machines freely with standard tooling Ideal for plug assisting Polyolefin plastics Formplast 2000 is available in rods and sheets. Maximum Continuous Operating Temperature: 220 F (104 C) Maximum Temperature Limit: 270 F (132 C) Melting Point: 290 F (143 C) Formplast 2000 Sheets Formplast 2000 Rod CATALOG # DIAMETER LENGTH FPR FPR FPR FPR FPR FPR FPR FPR FPR Formplast 2000 Sheet CATALOG # THICKNESS SIZE FPS x 24 FPS x 24 FPS x 24 FPS x 24 FPS x 24 FPS x 24 FPS x 24 FPS x 48 FPS x 48 FPS x 48 FPS x 48 FPS x 48 FPS x 48 FPS x 48

4 SyntaCTIC FOAM Casting Compound Liquid Syntactic Foam Casting Compound Specially designed for casting thermoforming plugsespecially those with difficult geometrics. Our Casting Compound begins as a thick, viscous liquid, but after curing, the casting is a rigid, high-strength composite of epoxy resin and hollow glass microspheres. Syntactic Casting Compound is formulated with its own pre-blended hardening agent. Hardening of the Casting Compound is held in check by refrigeration. The material is stocked and frozen at 30 F at our facility. It is shipped via next-day or second-day express, taking a maximum of two days to reach our customers. When it arrives, it should be refrigerated or stored frozen, if not immediately used that day. The epoxy starts to react at room temperature, taking several days to harden. When heated above 150 F to 300 F, the liquid will harden in hours. Casting Compound Service Temperature for finished plugs = 350 F (177 C) Syntactic Foam Casting Compound Catalog # SFC351G SFC351B SIZE Gallon 5 Gallon

5 SYNTACTIC FOAM PLUG ASSIST MATERIALS Syntactic Foam Syntactic Foam is a composite tooling material used in the thermoforming industry. This rigid, high-strength composite of epoxy resin and hollow glass microspheres maintains its hardness right up to its specified maximum running temperature and exhibits excellent abrasion resistance. Available in block, sheet and rod form, Syntactic Foam is easily machined using standard shop tools and offers a lightweight, durable, and cost effective alternative to wood, felt, aluminum and Delrin. Syntactic Foam plug material is engineered to address problems related to traditional thermoforming tooling such as sticking, deformation and failure. Syntactic Foam plugs exhibit extremely low thermal conductivity, so they do not draw heat away from the plastic sheet, virtually eliminating the primary cause of plug sticking or fouling. Syntactic Foam plugs are quick and easy to replace and are repairable if subject to minor damage. Requiring very little warm-up time, Syntactic Foam plugs are dimensionally stable, exceptionally durable and are ideally suited to a wide range of inline, sheet-fed thermoforming applications such as component manufacture within the food and medical packaging, aerospace, and automotive sectors. The materials versatility also makes it ideal for prototype tooling in many other plastic processes. 350 and 450 Syntactic Foam Rod SIZE CATALOG # Dia. Length 350 Foam 450 Foam SFR 3025 SFR SFR 3030 SFR SFR 3035 SFR SFR 3040 SFR SFR 3045 SFR SFR 3050 SFR SFR 3055 SFR SFR 3060 SFR SFR 3090 SFR SFR 3120 SFR and 450 Syntactic Foam Sheet SIZE CATALOG # Thickness Width Length 350 Foam 450 Foam SFS 3015 SFS SFS 3020 SFS SFS 3025 SFS SFS 3030 SFS and 450 Syntactic Foam Block SIZE CATALOG # Height Width Length 350 Foam 450 Foam SFB 3060 SFB 4060 We offer both 350 F (177 C) and 450 F (232 C) Syntactic Foam materials to fit a wide range of service temperatures. Please call for help finding the right material for your application. BLOCK

6 Tooling Technology offers a wide range of high-quality plug assist materials. These thermoforming essentials are inventoried in various sized rods, sheets and blocks that can be easily cut and machined into shapes ranging from simple to highly complex. This brochure provides a general overview of each type of material available. Please visit our web site or give us a call for detailed specification sheets, material properties, available sizes and pricing for each type of plug-assist product. TOOLING T E C H N O L O G Y 100 Enterprise Drive, Fort Loramie, OH T: (937) F: (937)