URETHANE TOOLING & ENGINEERING CORP

TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE
PRODUCT & DESIGN
INFORMATION

MANUFACTURERS AND SUPPLIERS OF URETHANE

STOCK, MATERIALS, CUSTOM PARTS, TOOLS,
FIXTURES, DIES, RELATED PRODUCTS,
AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

URETHANE TOOLING & ENGINEERING CORP

PHONE: 1 (800) 435-3899
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TMF 409
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2010
 INDEX

Cover, Front 1
Catalog Index 2
Custom Tool-A-Thane Urethane Parts 3
Tool-A-Thane Concept 4
Tool-A-Thane Materials Formulations List 5
Physical Properties Tool-A-Thane 6,7
Tool-A-Thane Sheets 8
Tool-A-Thane Rounds & Bars 9
Tool-A-Thane Springs & Strippers 10,11,12,13,14
Tool-A-Thane Pressure & Deflection 15,16
Tool-A-Thane Round & Bar Pressure Chart 17
Tool-A-Thane Tool-O-Die Film 18
Tool-A-Thane Wipers Blades, Adhesive & 19
Tape
Tool-A-Thane Wipe Up Die 19,20
Tool-A-Thane Exact-A-Form Pads 20,21
Tool-A-Thane Exact-A-Form Dies, 22
90 Degree & 30 Degree Acute
Steel Press Brake Die Pad Holders 23,24
Tool-A-Thane Split Pads For Die Pad 25
Holders and Retainers
Steel Press Brake Die Retainers 26
Steel/Tool-A-Thane Wipe Down Die 27
Tool-A-Thane Form/Emboss/Blank Die 28
Advantages of Using Tool-A-Thanes 29
Tool-A-Thane Die Designs 29,30,31,32,33,
34,35
Cover, Rear 36

Tool-A-Thane Urethane Casting Department Facilities

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 CUSTOM TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE PARTS

Submit your custom part requirements; please include the

following for evaluatioin and quotation purposes:

1)Prints/Sketches, detailed 2)Quantities per month/year

3)Grade and/or Hardness required 4)Samples if available
5)Do parts repeat or are they one time only
6)Delivery schedule per month and year

Based on the above data a quotation will be submitted

giving you:

1)Prices with quantity breaks 2)Deliveries 3)Terms

4)Pricing Given will be held from one year from date of
quotation, minimum
5)Blanket orders will be accepted on one year basis hold
for release
6)Orders with predetermined deliveries are accepted for
scheduled deliveries extended out for two years

UTEC only uses high performance urethane materials; no

low cost or cheap urethane chemicals.

You will get pricing, terms, & deliveries that are more
than competitive; we do guarantee the price is less than
you nearest pricing with equal materials being used.

Tool-A-Thane Urethane Shop for manufacturing of urethane

molds, machining of urethane parts, die design, die devel-
opment, die fabrication, and die tryout

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THE URETHANE CONCEPT IN METAL FORMING: Urethane is
not a material to be used in metal forming work to elimi-
nate all of the problems; moreover, urethane should be used
where its use will aid in some fashion to help produce a
better quality part or a more economical die, which may
result in the lower production cost. Urethane can be used
to great advantage in prototype tools as well as production
tools, depending on the application. The concept is sim-
ple; urethane is used as one half of a die (either the male
section or the female section, depending on the applica-
tion). The urethane half normally need not be shaped to
the exact shape of the opposite half of the die, as it is a
flexible, non compressible, material and will take a given
shape when moved, squeezed, or penetrated into.
WHY TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE: Each grade or formulation
is a result of tests made with various types of forming
dies to produce a urethane material that will stand up best
under the unique stresses and strains that these types of
dies will produce. Selecting the proper brand of urethane
is as important as using the proper design for the die. It
is therefore very important that the urethane decided upon
for use in dies be material developed for the tooling and
manufacturing industry, not for example, for the industrial
tire industry.
WHY UTEC: UTEC brings to your door the complete range of
Tool-A-Thane urethane products, related products, and ser-
vices necessary for you to properly use the urethane con-
cept. If all you desire is the material, we can fill your
needs quite nicely, as we carry the largest selection
presently available. If your needs are for design assis-
tance, where you wish to build the urethane die yourself,
we can and will help to insure that your die has the very
best chance of functioning properly. Finally,if your need
is for the whole package to be handled, including the die
tryout and submitting of
samples to you, we bring
many years of fine service
in this area. UTEC is in
a position to handle the
design, development, fab-
rication, and tryout of
any die that it recom-
mends. Both small tooling
problems and large tooling
programs are handled with
service and dependability
the prime consideration.
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 TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE
STOCK MATERIAL LIST

FORMULATION SELECTIONS

UT-5 Tool-A-Thane 5% Deflection for optimum life --

Hardness 79 Shore D -- Greatest abrasion and wear resistance
-- Excellent machinability -- Highest load-bearing capacity
-- closest to steel replacement in standard forming opera-
tions i.e. matching dies, blocks, jaws, etc.
UT-10 Tool-A-Thane 10% Deflection for optimum life --
Hardness 60 Shore D -- High abrasion and wear resistance --
Good machinability -- High load-bearing capacity -- Special
forming applications.
UT-15 Tool-A-Thane 15% Deflection for optimum life --
Hardness 95 Shore A -- Best tear strength and cut resistance
-- High load-bearing capacity -- Definition with less pene-
tration -- Generally used for forming heavier and tougher
metals.
UT-25 Tool-A-Thane 25% Deflection for optimum life --
Hardness 90 Shore A -- Good load-bearing capacity and best
abrasion and wear resistance -- best general purpose materi-
al.
UT-35 Tool-A-Thane 35% Deflection for optimum life --
Hardness 80 Shore A -- Lower load-bearing capacity -- Best
for lighter gages and softer materials.

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 FORMULATION SELECTIONS
UT-703 35% Deflection for optimum life -- Hardness 75 Shore
A -- Low load-bearing capacity -- Best for very light gages
and very soft materials.
UT-605 35% Deflection for optimum life -- Hardness 65 Shore
A -- Low load-bearing capacity -- Best for extremely light
gages and extremely soft materials.
UT-505 Hardness 55 Shore A -- Lowest load-bearing capacity
-- Not for forming applications.
UT-405 Hardness 45 Shore A -- Limited special applications
UT-305 Hardness 35 Shore A -- Limited special applications
UT-Special Formulations Formulation changes can change
properties resulting in extremely high qualities in one or
more specific properties for special or extremely abusive
applications. Other durometer materials available. Please
consult factory for specifics.

P H Y S I C A L
P R O P E R T I E S O F
UT-5 UT-10 UT-15 UT-25
100% Modulus, psi 3700 2500 1760 1090
300% Modulus, psi ---- 6700 3675 2200
Tensile Strength, psi 7600 7250 6200 4900
Elongation at Break, % 250 350 385 445
Hardness, Durometer -- 98 95 90
Shore A
Hardness, Durometer 75 62 48 40
Shore D
Specific Gravity @ 75F 1.118 1.090 1.071 1.058
Tear Strength, D-470, 105 125 95 65
lb/in
Tear Strength, Graves, 1080 850 700 515
lb/in
Compression Set, Method 53 42 36 33
B, %, 22 hours at 158 degrees F
Linear Shrinkage, % 1.8 1.7 1.7 1.5
Brittleness Temperature, -90 -90 -90 -90
degrees F
Recommended % Penetration
for optimum life 5 10 15 25
Abrasion Resistance, NBS 470 375 275 175
Index
Coefficient of Friction, .22 .30 .50 .68
on 125 rms steel at 20
lbs load at 52 fpm
Bashore Resistance, NBS 53 55 47 50
Index
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 MACHINING THE VARIOUS GRADES OF
TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE
The harder the urethane the easier it is to machine. Grade
UT-5 is readily machinable, but the softer grades, such as
50 Durometer Shore A are extremely difficult to machine.
Where possible the very soft grades should be cast to shape
to eliminate any possible machining operations. For spe-
cific machining instructions consult UTEC for assistance as
to cutting speeds, cutting feeds, types of tools (cutting),
etc.
TYPICAL USES FOR TOOL-A-THANE URETHANES
Forming Pads Forming Mandrels Couplings
Wiping Pads Gaskets & Seals Wheels & Tires
Bulging Pads Diaphragms Drive Rolls
Springs & Strippers Clamping Fixtures Forming Rolls
Pressure Pads Liner Pads Bushings
Bumpers Gears Machine Mounts
T O O L - A - T H A N E U R E T H A N E S
UT-35 UT-705 UT-605 UT-505 UT-405 UT-305
615 525 325 315 285 42
1160 1050 850 770 670 60
6600 6000 5400 4600 4000 NA
650 575 470 440 400 >800
80 75 65 55 45 35

32 -- -- -- -- --

1.220 1.220 1.220 1.220 1.220 1.213

125 60 45 30 15 6

450 350 275 240 215 43

38 -- -- -- -- --

1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.4

-90 -90 -90 -90 -90 -90

35 40 40 40 40 40
110 <50 <50 <50 <50 <50

.80 >.80 >.80 >.80 >.80 >.80

38 NA NA NA NA NA

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 URETHANE PRECISION SHEET STOCK
Thickness
WxL 1/16” 1/8” 3/16” 1/4” 3/8” 1/2” 5/8” 3/4” 1”
1 x 48 13.53 20.92 22.16 23.63 25.73 30.78 35.47 41.26 69.80
2 x 48 18.37 25.63 30.78 34.23 42.10 53.17 62.17 69.42 89.86
3 x 48 24.38 31.01 36.56 42.56 58.60 70.93 84.21 98.50 127.66
4 x 48 31.28 39.04 44.34 54.39 76.22 93.47 109.35 131.24 165.46
6 x 6 11.10 16.88 18.36 19.95 21.68 24.04 28.32 32.02 40.88
6 x 12 17.01 23.28 26.60 29.32 33.24 41.75 49.86 55.92 70.93
6 x 18 19.99 27.95 32.52 35.95 45.93 57.26 66.49 77.81 95.77
6 x 24 24.38 31.01 36.56 42.56 58.60 70.93 84.21 98.50 127.66
6 x 36 33.97 42.56 48.90 59.83 83.86 103.80 123.02 143.72 180.85
6 x 48 42.10 55.04 63.90 78.04 106.39 134.83 159.54 186.14 241.18
12 x 12 24.38 31.01 36.56 42.56 58.60 70.93 84.21 98.50 127.66
12 x 18 33.97 42.56 48.90 59.83 83.86 103.80 123.02 143.72 180.85
12 x 24 42.10 55.04 63.90 78.04 106.39 134.83 159.54 186.14 241.18
12 x 36 61.34 79.77 91.73 111.81 151.67 191.55 232.69 271.32 340.40
12 x 48 79.77 102.90 119.55 141.81 192.29 255.34 310.25 361.72 453.91
18 x 18 46.92 60.81 69.71 85.81 116.69 147.65 179.50 209.41 263.34
18 x 24 61.34 79.77 91.73 111.81 151.67 176.23 232.69 271.32 340.40
18 x 36 87.66 113.76 128.75 155.63 215.46 279.23 344.11 400.99 494.91
18 x 48 114.40 146.27 167.59 202.15 287.25 372.28 452.27 526.55 606.30
24 x 24 79.77 102.92 119.55 141.81 192.29 255.34 310.25 361.72 453.91
24 x 36 114.40 146.27 167.59 202.15 287.25 372.28 452.27 526.55 606.30
24 x 48 145.40 184.41 218.16 262.36 372.28 480.52 550.86 638.18 808.48
Thickness
WxL 1-1/4” 1-1/2” 2” 2-1/2” 3” 3-1/2” 4”
1 x 48 62.17 69.42 89.86 112.26 118.21 157.25 179.72
2 x 48 112.26 134.73 152.74 206.82 234.37 267.29 305.48
3 x 48 159.54 191.49 234.37 290.17 372.28 410.15 468.74
4 x 48 206.82 248.19 330.92 412.63 496.39 579.12 661.84
6x6 47.05 53.17 70.93 88.64 95.77 124.14 141.87
6 x 12 83.39 95.77 127.66 159.54 180.85 223.41 255.32
6 x 18 120.35 143.72 180.85 226.04 263.34 316.49 361.69
6 x 24 154.24 180.85 241.18 292.51 340.40 422.07 482.37
6 x 36 221.51 263.34 340.40 425.46 494.65 595.70 680.80
6 x 48 290.17 340.40 453.91 531.83 606.30 794.34 907.82
12 x 12 154.24 180.85 241.18 292.51 344.26 422.07 482.37
12 x 18 221.51 263.34 340.40 425.46 494.65 595.70 680.80
12 x 24 290.17 340.40 453.91 531.83 606.30 794.34 907.82
12 x 36 416.74 494.91 606.30 757.88 909.56 1061.03 1212.60
12 x 48 529.03 606.30 808.50 1010.50 1212.63 1414.87 1616.99
18 x 18 322.43 382.99 494.91 568.51 682.17 866.09 989.82
18 x 24 416.74 494.91 606.30 757.88 909.56 1061.03 1212.60
18 x 36 587.87 682.17 909.56 1141.69 1364.20 1591.73 1819.12
18 x 48 757.28 909.56 1212.63 1407.05 1818.93 2122.11 2425.27
24 x 24 529.03 606.30 808.50 1010.50 1212.63 1414.87 1616.99
24 x 36 757.28 909.56 1212.63 1515.74 1818.93 2122.11 2425.27
24 x 48 1025.20 1212.64 1616.84 2021.00 2425.27 2720.77 3233.67
For UT-5,UT-703,UT-605,UT-505,UT-405,UT-305 add 10% to above prices
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 URETHANE SOLID ROUNDS

Length

Diameter 3” 6” 12” 24” 36” 48”

1/4” 2.70 5.07 10.10 20.22 ----- -----

3/8” 2.70 5.29 10.47 20.93 31.39 41.88
1/2” 2.70 5.42 10.86 21.68 32.01 43.33
5/8” 3.09 5.67 11.32 22.66 33.97 45.30
3/4” 3.70 6.91 13.71 24.99 36.43 46.92
7/8” 4.33 8.62 14.66 27.12 39.53 51.96
1” 4.91 9.51 16.41 30.65 44.81 58.99
1-1/4” 6.16 11.96 21.07 39.90 58.85 77.54
1-1/2” 8.01 15.13 27.58 52.10 76.59 91.95
1-3/4” 9.86 18.15 35.72 65.24 86.79 104.34
2” 11.96 22.78 42.48 76.09 97.36 114.24
2-1/2” 19.85 37.22 54.39 99.59 136.17 181.24
3” 25.86 47.54 75.99 139.26 208.79 278.48
3-1/2” 28.92 53.55 97.47 178.76 ----- -----
4” 39.65 68.22 127.85 227.41 ----- -----
5” 53.23 97.98 179.03 349.27 ----- -----
6” 76.72 135.81 257.55 457.55 ----- -----
7” 96.02 175.30 342.28 666.81 ----- -----
8” 120.05 223.80 436.05 872.11 ----- -----

For UT-5,UT-703,UT-605,UT-505,UT-405,UT-305 add 10% to above prices

URETHANE SQUARE & RECTANGULAR BARS

Height x Width 2” Blocks 12” 24” 36” 48”

1/2” x 1/2” 1.39 8.50 17.00 ----- -----

1/2” x 1”* 1.68 8.07 16.14 24.21 32.28
3/4” x 3/4” 2.54 10.48 20.96 ----- -----
1” x 1” 3.37 16.14 32.28 48.42 64.56
1” x 2”* 3.54 20.75 41.50 62.25 83.00
1-1/2” x 1-1/2” 7.01 28.12 56.24 84.36 112.48
2” x 2” 7.09 41.50 83.00 124.50 166.00
2” x 3” 10.37 63.00 126.00 189.00 252.00
3” x 3” 17.30 73.20 146.40 219.60 292.80
4” x 4” 29.53 120.50 241.00 ----- -----
5” x 5” 50.52 195.80 ----- ----- -----
6” x 6” 72.75 281.94 ----- ----- -----

For UT-5,UT-703,UT-605,UT-505,UT-405,UT-305 add 10% to above prices

* Split Pad

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 TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE SPRINGS AND STRIPPERS

Definitions :
“A” Inside Diameter, Fits Punch
Diameter as ring fit
“B” Diameter of spring
“C” Free Standing Length
(Height) of Spring
“CC” Minimum Spacing Center to
Center of Springs
When Ordering Specify: Quantity,
Catalog Number, I.D. (“A”), O.D.
(“B”), and Length (“C”).
ADVANTAGES OF URETHANE SPRINGS AND STRIPPERS
High Tear Resistance Oil Resistant
High Load Bearing Capacity No Marring
Excellent Vibration Dampening No Shrapnellizing
Excellent Flex Life
Easy installation -- Ring fit over punch body
diameter of dowel pin diameter
Close center to center distance - 1/4” to 3/8” in
diameter larger than spring O.D. depending
deflection % and spring diameter
Springs obtain up to 2600 lbs. per 1/8” deflection
as compared to 500 lbs. per 1/8” deflection for
standard heavy duty steel springs

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF URETHANE SPRINGS & STRIPPERS

Hardness: 95 Durometer Shore A & 50 Durometer Shore D
Tensile strength: 5200 psi
Elongation: 400%
Tear Strength: 150-ASTM D-470, lb./in., split or 600-ASTM
D-624, lb./in. Die C
Abrasion Resistance: NBS Index, 275
Compression Set: 45%, Method B (22 Hours @ 158 degrees F.)
Resilience: 40% (Yersley %)
Brittleness Temperature: -90 degrees F

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 OPERATING SPEEDS & % DEFLECTION

Short Run or Slow Speed -- Up to 200 strokes per hour --

above 25% of height
Intermittent -- Up to 700 strokes per hour -- up to 25% of
spring height
Continuous -- Up to 12,000 strokes per hour -- up to 15% of
spring height

CUTTING OF URETHANE SPRINGS & STRIPPERS

Bandsawing: Use any type conventional saw with 4 hook
(sharp) carbon blade with raker set

Lathe cutting: Use H.S.S. Tool Bits with positive rake from
5 to 10 degrees

Shearing : Consult Factory - recommended medium to high pro-

duction cutting

HEAT BUILDUP OF URETHANE SPRINGS & STRIPPERS

Heat buildup is a major cause of premature breakdown.
This is a direct function of effective strokes per hour and
% deflection of the urethane. Always select spring that
will give minimum deflection % for job.

MINIMUM CENTER TO CENTER DISTANCE

This is the closeness that two or more springs can be
placed. Urethane springs and strippers can not be placed
side by side since urethane is a noncompressible material.
When compressed the O.D. of the spring must be free to bulge
to allow for the displaced urethane by the reduction in
height of the spring or stripper. In the case of Tool-A-
Thane Springs and Strippers the amount of the area left
available is a function of the size of the spring and the
amount of the deflection. Normally 1/8” to 3/16” must be
left around the O.D. of a spring.

OTHER TOOL-A-THANE PRESSURING METHODS:

Other shapes than tubes can be used for developing
pressures. Bar stock and Sheets are used where pressures
above 2600 lb./1/8” deflection are required. Consult facto-
ry for further data or assistance for determining these
requirements.

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 LIGHT DUTY SPRINGS AND STRIPPERS

Catalog “A” “B” “C” lbs/ “CC” Price

No. I.D. O.D. Length 1/8”Defl. Min. Ctr to Ctr
250L1 1/4 3/4 1 325 1 2.04
250L2 1/4 3/4 1-1/4 250 1 2.29
250L3 1/4 3/4 1-1/2 215 1 2.61
250L4 1/4 3/4 1-3/4 183 1 2.89
250L0 1/4 3/4 12 1 19.00
375L1 3/8 7/8 1 444 1-1/8 2.37
375L2 3/8 7/8 1-1/4 347 1-1/8 2.74
375L3 3/8 7/8 1-1/2 275 1-1/8 3.14
375L4 3/8 7/8 1-3/4 224 1-1/8 3.49
375L5 3/8 7/8 2 199 1-1/8 3.98
375LX 3/8 7/8 12 1-1/8 19.00
500L1 1/2 1 1 512 1-1/4 2.64
500L2 1/2 1 1-1/4 340 1-1/4 3.03
500L3 1/2 1 1-1/2 325 1-1/4 3.49
500L4 1/2 1 1-3/4 275 1-1/4 3.93
500L5 1/2 1 2 250 1-1/4 4.45
500LX 1/2 1 12 1-1/4 20.00
625L1 5/8 1-1/8 1 562 1-3/8 2.75
625L2 5/8 1-1/8 1-1/4 446 1-3/8 3.21
625L3 5/8 1-1/8 1-1/2 375 1-3/8 3.70
625L4 5/8 1-1/8 1-3/4 323 1-3/8 4.15
625L5 5/8 1-1/8 2 295 1-3/8 4.76
625LX 5/8 1-1/8 12 1-3/8 20.00
750L1 3/4 1-3/8 1-1/4 747 1-5/8 3.82
750L2 3/4 1-3/8 1-1/2 642 1-5/8 4.39
750L3 3/4 1-3/8 1-3/4 554 1-5/8 4.88
750L4 3/4 1-3/8 2 479 1-5/8 5.58
750L5 3/4 1-3/8 2-1/4 417 1-5/8 6.08
750LX 3/4 1-3/8 12 1-5/8 23.50
100L1 1 1-3/4 1-1/4 1137 2-1/8 4.58
100L2 1 1-3/4 1-1/2 940 2-1/8 5.24
100L3 1 1-3/4 1-3/4 788 2-1/8 5.87
100L4 1 1-3/4 2 689 2-1/8 6.72
100L5 1 1-3/4 2-1/4 616 2-1/8 7.29
100L6 1 1-3/4 2-1/2 548 2-1/8 7.96
100L7 1 1-3/4 2-3/4 505 2-1/8 8.78
100LX 1 1-3/4 12 2-1/8 24.40

Other sizes available on request

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 MEDIUM DUTY SPRINGS AND STRIPPERS

Catalog “A” “B” “C” lbs/ “CC” Price

No. I.D. O.D. Length 1/8”Defl. Min. Ctr to Ctr
250M1 1/4 7/8 1 475 1-1/8 2.59
250M2 1/4 7/8 1-1/4 350 1-1/8 3.01
250M3 1/4 7/8 1-1/2 302 1-1/8 3.43
250M4 1/4 7/8 1-3/4 275 1-1/8 3.85
250M0 1/4 7/8 12 1-1/8 19.00
375M1 3/8 1 1 575 1-1/4 2.74
375M2 3/8 1 1-1/4 475 1-1/4 3.15
375M3 3/8 1 1-1/2 389 1-1/4 3.65
375M4 3/8 1 1-3/4 325 1-1/4 4.11
375M5 3/8 1 2 286 1-1/4 4.67
375MX 3/8 1 12 1-1/4 19.00
500M1 1/2 1-1/8 1 681 1-3/8 2.87
500M2 1/2 1-1/8 1-1/4 525 1-3/8 3.32
500M3 1/2 1-1/8 1-1/2 424 1-3/8 3.84
500M4 1/2 1-1/8 1-3/4 350 1-3/8 4.27
500M5 1/2 1-1/8 2 320 1-3/8 4.91
500MX 1/2 1-1/8 12 1-3/8 20.00
625M1 5/8 1-1/4 1 794 1-1/2 2.95
625M2 5/8 1-1/4 1-1/4 600 1-1/2 3.45
625M3 5/8 1-1/4 1-1/2 510 1-1/2 3.98
625M4 5/8 1-1/4 1-3/4 424 1-1/2 4.50
625M5 5/8 1-1/4 2 384 1-1/2 4.66
625MX 5/8 1-1/4 12 1-1/2 20.00
750M1 3/4 1-1/2 1-1/4 975 1-7/8 4.10
750M2 3/4 1-1/2 1-1/2 810 1-7/8 4.67
750M3 3/4 1-1/2 1-3/4 688 1-7/8 5.24
750M4 3/4 1-1/2 2 591 1-7/8 6.00
750M5 3/4 1-1/2 2-1/4 529 1-7/8 6.50
750M6 3/4 1-1/2 2-1/2 475 1-7/8 7.11
750M7 3/4 1-1/2 2-3/4 418 1-7/8 7.90
750MX 3/4 1-1/2 12 1-7/8 23.50
100M1 1 2 1-1/4 1550 2-3/8 5.21
100M2 1 2 1-1/2 1200 2-3/8 6.08
100M3 1 2 1-3/4 971 2-3/8 6.70
100M4 1 2 2 854 2-3/8 7.62
100M5 1 2 2-1/4 770 2-3/8 8.08
100M6 1 2 2-1/2 700 2-3/8 9.05
100M7 1 2 2-3/4 636 2-3/8 10.00
100M8 1 2 3 569 2-3/8 11.22
100M9 1 2 4 423 2-3/8 15.10
100MX 1 2 12 2-3/8 29.40

Other sizes available on request

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 HEAVY DUTY SPRINGS AND STRIPPERS

Catalog “A” “B” “C” lbs/ “CC” Price

No. I.D. O.D. Length 1/8”Defl. Min. Ctr. to Ctr
250H1 1/4 1 1 712 1-1/4 2.84
250H2 1/4 1 1-1/4 547 1-1/4 3.26
250H3 1/4 1 1-1/2 399 1-1/4 3.76
250H4 1/4 1 1-3/4 348 1-1/4 4.21
250H0 1/4 1 12 1-1/4 19.00
375H1 3/8 1-1/8 1 800 1-3/8 2.95
375H2 3/8 1-1/8 1-1/4 593 1-3/8 3.45
375H3 3/8 1-1/8 1-1/2 522 1-3/8 3.97
375H4 3/8 1-1/8 1-3/4 450 1-3/8 4.47
375H5 3/8 1-1/8 2 367 1-3/8 5.13
375HX 3/8 1-1/8 12 1-3/8 19.00
500H1 1/2 1-1/4 1 863 1-1/2 3.15
500H2 1/2 1-1/4 1-1/4 675 1-1/2 3.66
500H3 1/2 1-1/4 1-1/2 550 1-1/2 4.22
500H4 1/2 1-1/4 1-3/4 492 1-1/2 4.77
500H5 1/2 1-1/4 2 450 1-1/2 5.47
500HX 1/2 1-1/4 12 1-1/2 20.00
625H1 5/8 1-3/8 1 975 1-5/8 3.18
625H2 5/8 1-3/8 1-1/4 775 1-5/8 3.70
625H3 5/8 1-3/8 1-1/2 640 1-5/8 4.27
625H4 5/8 1-3/8 1-3/4 546 1-5/8 4.85
625H5 5/8 1-3/8 2 489 1-5/8 5.59
625HX 5/8 1-3/8 12 1-5/8 23.00
750H1 3/4 1-3/4 1-1/4 1400 2-1/8 4.91
750H2 3/4 1-3/4 1-1/2 1200 2-1/8 5.67
750H3 3/4 1-3/4 1-3/4 1015 2-1/8 6.41
750H4 3/4 1-3/4 2 896 2-1/8 7.33
750H5 3/4 1-3/4 2-1/4 796 2-1/8 7.92
750H6 3/4 1-3/4 2-1/2 707 2-1/8 8.62
750H7 3/4 1-3/4 2-3/4 651 2-1/8 9.61
750HX 3/4 1-3/4 12 2-1/8 26.50
100H1 1 2-1/2 1-1/4 2593 2-7/8 8.39
100H2 1 2-1/2 1-1/2 2136 2-7/8 9.78
100H3 1 2-1/2 1-3/4 1796 2-7/8 11.00
100H4 1 2-1/2 2 1524 2-7/8 12.75
100H5 1 2-1/2 2-1/4 1316 2-7/8 13.83
100H6 1 2-1/2 2-1/2 1212 2-7/8 15.24
100H7 1 2-1/2 2-3/4 1106 2-7/8 16.90
100H8 1 2-1/2 3 996 2-7/8 19.14
100H9 1 2-1/2 4 734 2-7/8 26.12
100HX 1 2-1/2 12 2-7/8 47.50

Other sizes available on request

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 PRESSURE/DEFLECTION

Tool-A-Thane Urethanes have greater load bearing capac-

ities than conventional elastomers of a similar hardness.
This allows for pressuring designs with smaller parts with a
savings of material costs and weight.
When a piece of urethane is squeezed between two paral-
lel surfaces, the urethane will spread laterally, increasing
the effective load bearing area. If the lateral movement is
restricted in some fashion, this will greatly stiffen the
urethane part. It should be noted that a piece with lubri-
cation will greatly assist lateral movement.

Shape Factor: This is the ratio of the area of one loaded

surface to the total area of the unloaded areas free to
bulge.

Compression-Deflection Characteristics of Tool-A-Thane

Urethanes: As the shape factor increases the load required
to produce a given strain increases. However, there is no
mathematical relationship between the two. They must be
determined empirically. The following three charts show
compression-deflection curves for Tool-A-Thane UT-35, UT-25,
and UT-15 with bonded surfaces. They are normally accurate
to + 10%.
Recommended deflections for optimum life: UT-35:35%;
UT-25:25%; UT-15:15%.
UT-35 UT-25 UT-15

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 PRESSURE DEFLECTION
The following limitations should be used in considering
uses for Tool-A-Thane Urethanes.
a) The piece must have parallel surfaces. b) Piece
should have a thickness of not more than 2 times the small-
est lateral dimension. c) Piece should have loaded surfaces
restrained from lateral movement.
b) For Rectangular Shaped pieces use:
Shape Factor = LW W = width
2t(L+W) t = thickness
L = length
c) For Rounds or Tubes use: d = diameter
Shape Factor = d h = height
4h

Example: You want to know how much a pad 1/2” x 4 x 4

in UT-25 will deflect under 1000 psi compression stress:

Shape Factor = L(W) = 4(4) = 16 = 2

2t (L+W) 2(1/2)(4+4) 8

In above charts we find the compressive stress-strain

curve of a UT-25 piece with a shape factor of 2 crosses the
1000 psi stress abscissa at 4% strain; therefore pad will
deflect 4% of thickness (1/2”) or .020”.

You now would like to know how much pressure would be

developed if you deflect the same 1/2 x 4 x 4 UT-25 10% of
its thickness. For a shape factor of 2 at 10% deflection
the compressive stress line intersects at 2,250 psi.
Therefore the
pressure devel-
oped at .050”
deflection is
36,000.

In general
the harder the
Tool-A-Thane for
the same shape
the greater the
pressure devel-
oped.

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 TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE ROUND & BAR PRESSURE CHART

GRADE
UT-15 UT-25 UT-35
3” Diameter x 2” Height 2,735 1,835 1,035
3” Diameter x 3” Height 1,480 920 540
3” Diameter x 4” Height 1,200 735 540
4” Diameter x 2” Height 5,800 3,900 2,270
4” Diameter x 3” Height 2,760 1,840 1,060
4” Diameter x 4” Height 2,210 1,380 800
4” Diameter x 5” Height 1,630 1,000 580
5” Diameter x 2” Height 11,000 7,200 4,600
5” Diameter x 3” Height 4,720 3,200 1,900
5” Diameter x 4” Height 3,530 2,330 1,350
5” Diameter x 5” Height 2,550 1,625 930
6” Diameter x 2” Height 20,130 12,600 8,060
6” Diameter x 3” Height 7,680 5,240 3,160
6” Diameter x 4” Height 5,460 3,660 2,110
6” Diameter x 5” Height 3,810 2,475 1,480
7” Diameter x 2” Height 32,000 20,530 13,000
7” Diameter x 3” Height 12,200 8,000 4,920
7” Diameter x 4” Height 7,830 5,400 3,000
7” Diameter x 5” Height 5,750 3,560 2,110
8” Diameter x 2” Height 52,000 31,500 19,300
8” Diameter x 3” Height 18,100 11,700 7,400
8” Diameter x 4” Height 11,500 7,780 4,500
8” Diameter x 5” Height 7,500 5,000 3,000

1” Height x 1” Wide x 12” Lg. 10,000 6,800 4,000

2” Height x 2” Wide x 12” Lg. 9,800 6,700 3,900
3” Height x 2” Wide x 12” Lg. 5,400 3,500 2,050
2” Height x 3” Wide x 12” Lg. 22,000 14,500 8,500

Above values are in lbs. per

1/8” deflection. Recommended
Percent Deflection of “Height”:
UT-15 = 15%, UT-25 = 25%,
UT-35 = 35%

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 TOOL-O-DIE FILM ROLLS

TOOL-A-THANE TOOL-O-DIE FILM

for both steel and urehtane form dies.

ADVANTAGES OF TOOLA-THANE TOOL-O-FILM

Eliminates scratching and marring of prefinished material

including vinyl clad, painted, stainless steels, polished
steels.
Assists in forming more accurate bending by making up for
variations in metal thicknesses.
Aids in reduction of wear on metal to metal form die con-
tact.
Easy installation by jest laying over bottom/female die.

TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE TOOL-O-DIE FILM ROLLS

Catalog # Thickness Width Length Grade Price/Roll Price/Foot

5002015 .020” 2” 50’ UT-15 49.60
5002215 .020” 3” 50’ UT-15 66.65
5002415 .020” 5” 50’ UT-15 105.54
2002315 .063” 24” 90’ UT-15 43.06
2002325 .063” 24” 90’ UT-25 43.06
2002335 .063 24” 90’ UT-35 43.06
2012315 .125” 24” 45’ UT-15 50.61
2012325 .125” 24” 45’ UT-25 50.61
2012335 .125” 24” 45’ UT-35 50.61
2012415 .125” 36” 45’ UT-15 66.60

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 TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE
UT-5 WIPER BLADES
For wipe dies, wear strips, Oversized for 1/4 x 1
milled area c’bored holes in standard position for mounting,
screws available.
Size Price
1/4” x 1” x 12” with c’bored holes 11.18
1/4” x 1” x 12” without holes 9.32
1/4” x 1” x 24” without holes 16.70
1” x 1” x 12” without c’bored holes 32.61
UT-100 ADHESIVE
Equal two part mixture, pot life 45 minutes. Bonds
Tool-A-Thane to: Itself, steel, wood, etc.
Size Price
1 Pint Kit 25.20
UT-200 ADHESIVE TAPE
Two sided adhesive tape for holding Tool-A-Thane for
general positioning.
Size Price
Clamping Tape 1” x 36 yards 10.70

TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE WIPE UP DIE

ADVANTAGES OF TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE WIPE UP DIE

Easy to make Excellent accuracy
Standard Die Design readily available Reduced set up time
Standard Components readily available Minimal Marring
Allows for metal thickness variations Non-Scratching

CAPACITIES:
The standard wipe up die can be made to form up to 1/8”
mild steel. UTEC can supply the complete die design using
the standard wipe up die concept. This concept uses the
standard rails mounted with one of three standard wiper
assemblies.
Rails come in one foot sections with 1” x 1” x 12” UT-5
Wiper*, mounted and five mounting holes provided in rails.

*Can be replaced with 1/4” x 1” x 12” UT-5 Wiper assembly or

7/8” x 1” x 12” Tool Steel Wiper Assembly.
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 TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE WIPE UP DIE

WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY

Size Description Rating Price/Ft.
1” x 1” x 12” UT-5 Wiper Assembly 16 ga. 36.96
1/4” x 1” x 12” UT-5 Wiper Assembly 20 ga. 87.00
7/8” x 1” x 12” Tool Steel Wiper Assembly 1/8” MS 87.00

TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE WIPE UP DIE

Description Price/Ft.
Tool-A-Thane Urethane Wipe Up Die Rail Complete 325.00
Design Charge for Standard Wipe Up Die 150.00
Using Standard Parts

TOOL-A-THANE “EXACT A FORM” PAD

For use in conventional female V Die for bending and forming

Advantages of “Exact-A-Form” Pad

Eliminates scratching and marring of all prefinished
materials including vinyl clad, painted, stainless and oth-
ers.
Forms more accurate bends than with conventional air
form V Dies. Possible to form sharper inside radius on bend
line.
Can be used in any press, punch press, or press brake
either mechanical or hydraulic. Operated at slow, medium,
or high speeds. No wear on punch or V Die being used. No
special retainer required.
Easy installation and set-up: Held in place with UT-
200 double faced tape. Metal thickness variations and vari-
ous gages of metal automatically compensated for to allow
the forming of many metals in one set up.

Why Choose The “Exact-A-Form” Pad

Extensive tests were made in the development of the
Tool-A-Thane “Exact-A-Form” Pad. Many various formulations
of urethane were tested along with various shapes.
The special contour shape of the forming area in the
pad was developed specifically to give long pad life, mini-
mum strain in the die components as well as the Tool-A-Thane
Urethane itself. These properties coupled with the natural
qualities of the grade UT-15 Tool-A-Thane now provide the
excellent wear characteristics required for long pad life,
reduced maintenance and downtime, along with economical
costing factors.

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 TOOL-A-THANE “EXACT-A-FORM” PAD

If any technical assistance is required in the use of

Urethane in the applications you may have, please consult
the factory for assistance. Helping you solve your forming
problems is our business. UTEC brings to your door many
years of both practical and technical experience in the uses
of urethane in the metal forming industry.

“EXACT-A-FORM” PAD
Catalog Size Length
No. 2” blocks 12” 24” 36” 48”
UT-300-15 1” 2.50 15.00 30.00 45.00 60.00
UT-301-15 2” 2.50 22.50 45.00 67.50 90.00

Physical Properties of “Exact-A-Form” Pad

Hardness: 95 Durometer Shore A

Tensile Strength: 6500 psi
Elongation: 400%
Tear Strength: 120 ASTM D-470, lb./in., split or
600 ASTM D-624, lb./in., Die C.
Abrasion Resistance: NBS, 275
Compression Set: 30% Method B (22 hours at 158 degrees F.)
Resilience: 40% (Yersley%)
Brittleness Temperature: -80 degrees F.

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 TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE EXACT-A-FORM V DIES
90 DEGREE & 30 DEGREE ACUTE

Scratch/Mar free bending in V Type Female Dies made of Tool-A-

Thane Urethane grade UT-5; light weight, cost effective

EXACT-A-FORM V DIE SELECTION

Catalog No. V Opening Height Width Angle Weight
“A” “B” “C” “D” lb/ft.
UT-250-05* 1/4” 1-1/2” 1” 90 degrees 1.20
UT-251-05* 1/4” 1-1/2” 1” 30 degrees 1.20
UT-375-05* 3/8” 1-1/2” 1” 90 degrees 1.20
UT-376-05* 3/8” 1-1/2” 1” 30 degrees 1.20
UT-500-05* 1/2” 1-1/2” 1” 90 degrees 1.20
UT-501-05* 1/2” 1-1/2” 1-5/8” 90 degrees 1.75
UT-625-05* 5/8” 1-1/2” 1-5/8” 90 degrees 1.75
UT-750-05* 3/4” 1-1/2” 1-5/8” 90 degrees 1.75
UT-1000-05* 1” 1-1/2” 1-3/4” 90 degrees 2.00
*V Dies available in one foot increments through 4ft. long.

TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE EXACT-A-FORM V DIES

Catalog No. Size 12” 24” 36” 48”

UT-250-05 1/4” 46.00 77.00 108.00 139.00

UT-251-05 1/4” 46.00 77.00 108.00 139.00
UT-375-05 3/8” 46.00 77.00 108.00 139.00
UT-376-05 3/8” 46.00 77.00 108.00 139.00
UT-500-05 1/2” 46.00 77.00 108.00 139.00
UT-501-05 1/2” 58.80 102.60 146.40 190.20
UT-625-05 5/8” 58.80 102.60 146.40 190.20
UT-750-05 3/4” 58.80 102.60 146.40 190.20
UT-1000-05 1” 63.25 111.50 159.75 208.00
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 TOOL-A-THANE STEEL PRESS BRAKE DIE PAD HOLDER

PURPOSE OF DIE PAD HOLDER

The Die Pad Holder encloses the die pad to hold the
high forces of the forming punch during the forming stroke.
The die pad holder is made of steel.

ADVANTAGES OF DIE PAD HOLDERS

Permits accurate bending with sharp corners

Oil resistant Reduced Setup Costs
No mar or scratch of polished or prefinished materials
Forming various shapes & gages of material with one die

DIE PAD HOLDER SELECTION

Size
A x B C D Catalog No.
1” x 1” 2-1/4” 3-1/2” UT-1010-05
2” x 2” 4” 5-1/2” UT-2020-05
2” x 3” 4-1/4” 6-1/2” UT-3020-05
Available in one foot increments from 1 thru 6 ft. Longer
lengths available on request.

TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE OR STEEL DIE PAD HOLDER

Catalog No. Size 12” 24” 36” 48” 60” 72”

UT-1010-00 1” X 1” 249.98 369.96 489.96 609.94 729.90 849.90
UT-2020-00 2” X 2” 534.56 829.90 1125.26 1420.60 1715.94 2011.32
UT-3020-00 3” X 2” 649.94 1016.04 1382.14 1748.26 2114.36 2480.46

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 TONNAGE REQUIREMENT FOR PRESS BRAKES PER FOOT LENGTH*
Holder Catalog No. (Size)
Grade UT-1010 UT-2020 UT-3020
(1 X 1) (2 X 2) (2 X 3)
18 ga 16 ga 14 ga 18 ga 16 ga 14 ga 18 ga 16 ga14 ga
UT-35 3.5 5.0 7.5 3.5 5.0 7.0 3.0 4.5 6.5
UT-25 5.0 7.0 10.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 3.5 5.0 7.0
UT-15 7.5 9.0 13.0 6.5 8.0 11.0 6.0 7.5 10.0
*Gauge determined for 90 degree bend with one “T” inside radius
with solid die pad
Gauge Capacity for Standard Grades of Tool-A-Thane*
Size
Grade 1 x 1 2 x 2 2 x 3
UT-35 18 ga. 16 ga. 16 ga.
UT-25 16 ga. 14 ga. 14 ga.
UT-15 14 ga. 12 ga. 12 ga.
* Gauge determined for 90 degree bend with one “T” inside radius
with solid die pad

TOOL-A-THANE SOLID URETHANE DIE PAD

Practical for most standard jobs. Pad
available in 48” lengths and can be
placed end to end for longer than 48”
lengths

TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE SOLID DIE BLOCKS

Individual blocks placed end to end (2”
lg. each) to any length. Recommended
where cutting is a potential problem;
allows easy and economical replacement of
short sections.

TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE LAYERED DIE PAD

Four layers used where lighter material
is being formed and/or reduced tonnage is
required.

TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE WEAR PADS

1/8” or 1/16” x pad width plus 1” recom-
mended to reduce cutting of main die pad.

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 TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE “SPLIT PADS”
FOR PRESS BRAKE DIE PAD HOLDERS

Scratch free bending both 90 degree and acute angles in

regular Press Brake Die Retainers and Press Brake Die Pad
Holders

TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE “SPLIT PAD” SELECTION

Catalog No. Fits Die Pad Holder Pad Width Pad Height
“E” “F”
UT-0510-00* UT-1010-05 1/2” 1”
UT-1020-00* UT-2020-05 1” 2”

*Available in one foot increments up to 48” long. For longer

lengths, butt end to end.

TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE SPLIT PADS

Height Length
Catalog No x Width 2” 12” 24” 36” 48”
UT-0510-00 1/2” x 1” 1.68 7.38 14.76 22.14 29.52
UT-1020-00 1” x 2” 3.54 20.75 41.50 62.25 83.00

For UT-5 add 10% to above prices

ADVANTAGES OF TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE “SPLIT PADS”
Reduced Tonnage Required Light Weight
Excellent Accuracy Reduced set up time
Non-scratching Minimal Marring
Forms Acute Angles with no damage to pads from over deflec-
tion or strain

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 TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE PRESS BRAKE DIE RETAINER

GAUGE CAPACITY FOR STANDARD GRADES OF TOOL-A-THANE

DIE RETAINER SIZE
Grade 2” x 6” 2” x 9” 2” x 12”
UT-35 16 ga. 14 ga. 14 ga.
UT-25 10 ga. .187 .250
UT-15 .250 .250 .250
Gauge determined for 4” radius with solid die pad system.

PURPOSE OF PRESS BRAKE DIE RETAINERS

The Die Retainer encloses the die pad to hold the high forces
of the forming punch during the forming stroke. The Die Retainer
is made of a high quality steel with removable end caps.
DIE RETAINER HOLDER SELECTION
SIZE
A x B C D Catalog No.
2 x 6 4-1/2” 10” UT-6020-00
2 x 9 4-3/4” 13-1/8” UT-9020-00
2 x 12 5” 16” UT-12020-00
Available for purchase in one foot sections.
ADVANTAGES OF DIE RETAINERS
Permits Accurate bending
No marring or scratching of polished or prefinished surfaces
Allows forming of various shapes and gauges of material with
one female bottom die
Buy one foot now and add additional lengths at a later date
Ease of installation and removal from press brake
Catalog No. Size Description Price
6020-00-12EC 6” x 2” 12” Section With Ends Caps 850.00/ea.
6020-00-12NC 6” x 2” 12” Section With No End Caps 685.00/ea.
6020-00-00EC 6” x 2” Single Length With End Caps 210.00 + 650.00/ft.
9020-00-12EC 9” x 2” 12” Section With End Caps 1005.00/ea.
9020-00-12NC 9” x 2” 12” Section With No End Caps 775.00/ea.
9020-00-00EC 9” x 2” Single Length With End Caps 235.00 + 820.00/ft.
12020-00-12EC 12” x 2” 12” Section With End Caps 1185.00/ea.
12020-00-12NC 12” x 2” 12” Section With No End Caps 970.00/ea.
12020-00-00EC 12” x 2” Single Length With End Caps 265.00 + 950.00/ft.

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 TOOL-A-THANE WIPE DOWN DIE

ADVANTAGES OF TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE WIPE DOWN DIE:

Forms 90 degree bends with no sheet “flip up”

Excellent accuracy High Blank holding pressures
Non-Scratching Main die 12” sections only
Minimal Marring Both UT-5 & Tool Steel Wipers
Simple set up Easy replacement of wipers & springs

CAPACITIES WITH:
Standard 1” x 1” x 12” UT-5 Wiper (supplied with die)-16 ga.
1/4” x 1” x 12” UT-5 Wiper-20 ga.
7/8” x 1” x 12” Tool Steel Wiper-1/8” mild steel

AVAILABILITY:
Basic die comes in one foot sections, except for the
forming horn, which will be supplied in one piece - the
length of the die ordered. Standard die comes with 1” x 1”
x 12” UT-5 wiper blade. If other wiper assemblies are
required, please specify when ordering.
Buy a die now and later add on to the die with addi-
tional purchase of more 12” sections.

TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE WIPE DOWN DIE

Description Price/Ft
Tool-A-Thane Urethane Wipe Down Die Complete 2390.00
Tool-A-Thane Urethane Wipe Down Die Top Complete 1935.00
Tool-A-Thane Urethane Wipe Down Die Bottom 1610.00
Tool-A-Thane Urethane Forming Horn Complete 925.00

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 TOOL-A-THANE FORM/EMBOSS/BLANK DIE

PURPOSE AND ADVANTAGES OF FORM/EMBOSS/BLANK DIES

Emboss, Blank or Form while only building half a die.

Extremely lightweight for easy set-ups and dismantling.
Minimum down time to replace forming pad.
No marring or scratching of polished/prefinished materials.

For design assistance in making steel blank section, consult

factory.

FORM/EMBOSS/BLANK DIE SELECTION

SIZE
Working Overall Overall
Diameter “C” Diameter “A” Height “B” Catalog # Price
2” 8” 4-1/2” FEB 2000 3950.00
4” 12” 5” FEB 4000 5910.00
6” 16” 6” FEB 6000 7990.00
Price includes base plate for mounting steel blank sections.

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 ADVANTAGES OF USING TOOL-A-THANE URETHANES:
1. Tool-A-Thane will not scratch or mar the surface of the
material being formed.
2. In many cases tooling costs can be reduced, especially
for short run jobs and prototype work.
3. In standard Tool-A-Thane press brake dies several
punches can be used, thereby reducing the die change
time as well as the tooling cost for each job.
4. It has been noted that metal fatigue has been reduced
or minimized.
5. Blanks are kept from slipping during the forming opera
tion.
6. Use of Tool-A-Thane urethane dies allow material to
vary in its thickness without damage to the dies or the
press being used.
7. Developments for spring back can be done in 2” long
section.
8. Punches need not be hardened.

TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE DIE DESIGNS

The following pages show some of the die designs that have
been used successfully. Grade selection for each die
depends on such variables as material thickness, production
quantities, definition required, springback of material and
others.

V-FORMING: One of the first

and simplest applications, Tool-A-Thane used in a press
brake die retainer for forming single V bends. Advantages
of this type of forming include: Sharper inside radius than
with conventional tooling; Allows for material thickness
variation; Simplicity of set-up; By changing V-punch only,
various angles can be made using the same female die sec-
tion, although gage of material may change.

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WEAR PADS: Wear Pads are thin sheets of Tool-A-Thane, nor-
mally placed on the die pad in order to protect the die
pads’ surface from early cutting or wear. Advantage lies
in the replacement cost of the wear pad being far less than
that of the die pad. Normally 1/16” or 1/8” thick.

RADIUS FORMING: Both standard and specially fabricated

press brake die retainers can be used in this application
as shown. Deflector bars help reduce strain on urethane by
forming shape in bottom of retainer. Layered or a split
pad arrangement also reduces strain on urethane for optimum
life. Multiple grades also can be used in one die.

FOLDING DIE: Wrapping (folding) action used for soft, high

polished, or patterned material, which can not stand any
rubbing action against it without marking. Tool-A-Thane
folds material to punch with no wiping action.

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CAST MALE: Tool-A-Thane used as male punch. No critical
line up is necessary between male and female sections.
Machined or epoxy cast female is used as the mold for the
casting of urethane punch. Design allows bottoming with
pressure while material thickness variation is automatically
allowed for. Die can be used for either low or high produc-
tion runs. Die design allows for substantial reduction in
tool cost as compared to conventional methods.

DRAW DIES: In this application either the male punch or the

female section can be made of Tool-A-Thane urethane, depend-
ing on the requirements of the part. Prefinished material
can be formed with no marking of the surface which contacts
the urethane side of the die. Die will compensate for mate-
rial thickness variations. Critical mating of the male and
female sections is eliminated. Steel section of the die
becomes the “Sizing Mandrel” due to the flexible urethane
section moving to allow for any variations.

FORM AND BULGE DIE: Another type of cast punch where only
general contour is achieved in the urethane section.
Forming of the shaped or embossed areas is achieved by
squeeze on the urethane causing urethane movement to void
areas in the female section.
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BULGING DIES: Highly efficient method of producing complex
shapes that by conventional methods would be extremely cost-
ly. Tool-A-Thane offers far superior life as compared to
rubber or neoprene. Normally, no shaping of the urethane is
required. Major consideration is one of selection of the
grade of urethane, based on not over deflecting the urethane
and on definition achieved without over straining, to
achieve shape required.

CLAMPING JAWS AND FIXTURES: Highly successful method of

holding various parts for subsequent machining operations.
Jaws and Fixtures can be machined or cast to shape depending
on the complexity of the part to be held. Main advantage is
that Tool-A-Thane, because of its’ flexibility, can allow
for variation in the individual piece parts, while still
maintaining machining tolerances.

MANDRELS: Urethane being used as inserts to aid in the

reduction of distortion while bending tubes and other hollow
shapes.
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WIPE-DOWN DIE: A method where sheet flip up is eliminated.
Pressure pad is used for holding on to the blank during the
forming of the flange. Normally UT-5 material is used for
the wiper blade. This design is not limited to light
gauges, but has been used successfully in heavier gages up
to 14 gage.

U WIPING DIE: This die is an off shoot of the wipe-down

die. The bottom of the U is held flat by the pressure pad
technique, while the flanges are wiped up as in a wipe type
die.

U FORMING DIE: This design uses softer Tool-A-Thanes to

wipe - form flanges where larger inside radius is required
(usually 6 to 20 times metal thickness). Over forming past
90 degrees is easily obtainable while still forming two
bends in one hit.
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COMBINATION FORM DIES: In previous die designs basic sim-
plicity is achieved. On occasion two or more of these
designs have been combined into one die. For example, it is
possible to make a multiple flange form die that is also
capable of doing embossing at the bottom of the stroke.

BLANK AND EMBOSS DIE: Method for forming ribs, pockets, or

other shapes as well as blanking. Tool-A-Thane contained
requires higher tonnages, but is good for production run
tooling. Tool-A-Thane can be without retainer, lowers ton-
nage required, but then is limited to low production.

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SPRINGS, STRIPPERS & PRESSURE PADS: A new and advantageous
application. The use of Tool-A-Thane springs does not
require the use of set screws or stripper bolts for mount-
ing. Springs are a ring fit with body diameter, of stan-
dard punches or dowel pins. Springs develop high pressure,
positive stripping, dampen punch vibration, will not shrap-
nellize, and are simple to install. Standard line of Tool-
A-Thane springs and strippers is grade UT-15; however, spe-
cial pressure requirements may dictate other grade selec-
tions. Consult Tool-A-Thane Springs and Strippers price
list for size availability, pressure developed per 1/8”
deflection, minimum center to center distance, etc. Where
high holding or stripping pressures are demanded, bar stock
can meet the need. Bars of 1 x 1, 2 x 2, 3 x 2, and 3 x 3
as well as others can be used to replace large numbers of
springs. Higher pressures will be achieved, while utilizing
a smaller area. Pressures can go from 4000 lbs. per 1/8”
deflection to almost 100,000 lbs. per 1/8” deflection. See
pressure chart.

EXACT-A-FORM PADS:Forming various bends while still using

conventional V Dies and punches, 1” V Pad to 16 gage mild
steel; 2” V Pad to 11 gage mild steel.
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 URETHANE TOOLING & ENGINEERING CORP
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PHONE: 1(800) 435-3899

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TOLERANCES ON TOOL-A-THANE URETHANE:

THICKNESS OR DIAMETER: + OR - 2% OR .010” WHICHEVER
GREATER
WIDTH OR LENGTH: + OR - 1/16” TO 1/8”

ORDER INSTRUCTIONS: WHEN ORDERING GIVE:

1. NUMBER OF PIECES
2. CATALOG NUMBER OF ITEM OR SIZE: THICKNESS, WIDTH,
DIAMETER, LENGTH
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