We are NZs largest supplier of tooling board. Primarily used in the CNC machining enviroment, tooling boards are playing a large part in the marine, aerospace, prototyping and foundry industries. We source products from Europe and the USA, stocking sheets in 50, 75 & 100mm thicknesses. Characteristics and Applications of Tooling Boards. Tooling boards are consistent with no voids, uniform density and predictable processing characteristics. Small cell-sizes give excellent finished surface results straight from the tool. With the demands of tighter tolerances and reliable dimensional stability, tooling boards out-perform traditional materials. Faster CNC machine spindle speeds and material feed-rates are possible. Tooling boards are closed-cell making them virtually insensitive to humidity changes, with predictable thermal expansion characteristics. Most polyurethane boards are temperature resistant to 60 C. Our Epoxy boards can be used for pre-preg carbon fibre production that can be processed repeatedly at 125 C, with very low thermal expansion, and good resistance to chemicals. Contact us for advice regarding the best product for your needs. Common Applications: Lay up tools composites Pattern making Design models Prototype machining Checking fixtures & Proofing Vacuum forming tooling We aso offer inhouse modelmaking and 3D print service.
KT/P55 POLYURETHANE TOOLING BOARD KT/P55 is chosen as a cost effective, lighter weight than the KT/P70. KT/P55 is formulated to form small chips rather than dust, for protection of machines and a cleaner safer working enviroment. Moulds & Master models Prototype foundry patterns Prototype vacuum forming Die Models P55 Light Brown 55 Shore D 0.662 g/cm3 Nominal density, g/cm3 (kg/m3) 0.65 (650) Heat distortion temperature 110 o C Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 80 x 10-6 Flexural strength, MPa 15-18 Compressive strength, MPa 15-20 Thicknesses stocked: 50mm, 75mm, 100mm
KT/PU650 POLYURETHANE TOOLING BOARD PU650 is a polyurethane tooling board with excellent milling properties, with low dust formation. The milled product exhibits a dense fine surface, good to varnish. It exhibits good compressive and flexural strength and very good edge stability. Production of patterns, mock-ups, prototypes and masters by milling or machining Manufacture of master models in tool and mould construction Manufacture of various moulds for low pressure reaction injection moulding Vacuum forming moulds for short production runs PU650 Light Brown 60 Shore D.0.662 g/cm3 Nominal density, g/cm3 (kg/m3) 0.65 (650) Heat distortion temperature 110 o C Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 80 x 10-6 Flexural strength, MPa 24 Compressive strength, MPa 23 Thicknesses stocked: 50mm
KT/P70 POLYURETHANE TOOLING BOARD KT-P70 is an exciting new product, chosen as a cost effective, low dust producing stable medium to directly compete with any available PU boards on the NZ market. KT-P70 is formulated to form small chips rather than dust, for protection of machines and a cleaner safer working enviroment. Moulds & Master models Prototype foundry patterns Prototype vacuum forming Die Models P70 Light Brown 67-72 Shore D.0.662 g/cm3 Nominal density, g/cm3 (kg/m3) 0.65 (650) Maximum operating Tempurature 60 Heat distortion temperature 110 o C Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 80 x 10-6 Flexural strength, MPa 21-25 Compressive strength, MPa 15-20 Thicknesses stocked: 50mm, 75mm, 100mm
KT/1055 POLYURETHANE TOOLING BOARD A urethane based Tooling Plank specifically developed as an economical and dimensionally stable material for master models. It has no odor and is manufactured without grain in order to facilitate accurate machining of master models by CAD/CAM systems. It is also formulated to produce chips instead of dust. Moulds & Master models Prototype foundry patterns Prototype vacuum forming Die Models 1055 Chocolate Brown 60 Shore D 0.662 g/cm3 Flexural Strength2 24.9 MPa Flexural Modulus2 20.1 MPa Tensile Strength3 28 MPa Compressive Strength4 28.0 MPa Heat Deflection Temperature @264 psi 60 C Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 6.18 x 10-5mm/mm/ C and 1524 610 Thickness stocked: 75mm
KT/978 EPOXY TOOLING BOARD Our premium high performance epoxy tooling board known for its superior surface finish. It is the preferred solution in advanced CNC manufacturing applications. KT/978 is ideally suited to harsh environments where dimensional stability is critical. Its excellent dimensional stability results from it s low coefficient of thermal expansion and high glass transition temperature. It is recommended for use up to 150 o C. Applications Master models for epoxy prepregs especially carbon fibre. Automotive and Marine dies. Wet lay up, pre-preg, thermoforming tools. Heat curing composite tools including short run vacuum forming moulds. 978 Blue Hardness, Shore D 70-80, g/cm3 (kg/m3) 0.68 (680) Glass Transition Temperature 165 o C Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 32 x 10-6 Flexural Strength, MPa 31.70 Flexural Modulus, MPa 24.10 Compressive Strength, MPa 56.5 Compressive Modulus, MPa 2,410 Thicknesses stocked: 50mm, 75mm, 100mm