Rubber Pad Press Forming

During the rubber pad forming process the punch deforms the blank and apply large pressure.

Rubber pad press forming.

Urethane has a better reputation than rubber when working with metal regardless of thickness. Our rubber pad forming process begins with form block a material made from resin board aluminum or plastic. Rubber pad forming rpf is a metalworking process where sheet metal is pressed between a die and a rubber block made of polyurethane under pressure the rubber and sheet metal are driven into the die and conform to its shape forming the part. Under pressure the forming pad molds the sheet metal into the shape of the die thus forming the part.

The rubber pads used in the process are made of hard urethane with dimensions of 43 inches by 51 inches each about 1 5 inches thick. Rubber pad forming presses use an enclosed rubber or urethane pad box as a universal female die to form parts over a single un mated tool. Thermoset urethane is an excellent option for forming pads used in hydraulic forming presses. The rubber pads can have a general purpose shape like a membrane.

The tool is placed unsecured onto the bed bolster and downward pressure is applied. Rubber pad forming process. The fully contained pad box prevents the rubber from extruding outside of the work area during the forming process. The form block is then machined according to each customer s unique specifications.