Polyurethane Die Pads
Polyurethane Die Pads for metal forming come in two type of configurations that can create 90 or 180 degree bends in 1 hit:
- POD - Designed for sharp or radiused V-Bends.
- PUD - Used for making 180 degree U-Bends in one hit.
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PODs for Radius V-Bends
PODs are square or rectangular shaped pads with a flat top designed for bending sharp or radius shaped V-Bends.
- Sized to fit in standard steel channels that function as holders or retainers with mountable American, European, or Trumpf tangs to fit any Press Brake.
- A molded hole through the full length of the pad reduces the tonnage required & provides stress relief.
- Pads are available in lengths up to 48". For longer bends, pieces can be butt end to end in a longer retainer.
- Punch length must be equal to or longer than the pad length, so that the punch ends do not dig into the forming pad.
PART NUMBER | PAD WIDTH | PAD HEIGHT | HOLE DIA. | # OF FORMING SURFACES | GAUGE CAP FOR 90-V | SIZE FOR 90-Radius | RETAINER PART # |
POD-112 | 2.25” | 2.25” | 1.0”dia | 4 | 12 ga. | 3/8” R | CR2222 |
POD-312 | 3.0” | 3.0” | 1.25”dia | 4 | 10 ga. | 1/2” R | CR3030 |
POD-315 | 3.0” | 3.0” | 1.50”dia | 4 | 12 ga. | 5/8” R | CR3030 |
POD-320 | 3.0" | 3.0” | 2.0”dia | 4 | 14 ga. | 3/4” R | CR3030 |
POD-415 | 5.0” | 4.0" | 1.50”dia | 2 | 7 ga. | 3/4” R | CR4050 |
POD-420 | 5.0” | 4.0" | 2.0”dia | 2 | 10 ga. | 1” R | CR4050 |
POD-430 | 5.0” | 4.0" | 3.0”oval | 2 | 12 ga. | 1-1/2” R | CR4050 |
POD-635 | 6.0" | 3.5" | 4.0”infin. | 2 | 10 ga. | 2” R | CR4060 |
PUDs for Radius U-Bends
PUDs are square or Rectangular shaped Pads with a molded U-shape on the top surface, for bending 180 degree U-Bends in 1 hit.
- The designated radius on the pad will produce the desired radius on the outside of the part being bent.
- The Punch radius must be at least 1 material thickness smaller than the Pad radius, so that when the sheet metal springs back, it will end up with the desired outside radius on the part.
- Sized to fit in standard steel channels that function as holders or retainers with mountable American, European, or Trumpf tangs to fit any Press Brake.
- A molded hole through the full length of the pad reduces the tonnage required & provides stress relief.
- Pads are available in lengths up to 48". For longer bends, pieces can be butt end to end in a longer retainer
- Punch length must be equal to or longer than the pad length, so that the punch ends do not dig into the forming pad.
PART NUMBER | PAD WIDTH | PAD HEIGHT | HOLE DIA. | # OF FORMING SURFACES | GAUGE CAP FOR 90-V | SIZE FOR 90-Radius | RETAINER PART # |
PUD-0612 | 2.25” | 2.25” | 1.0”dia | 1 | 18 ga. | 1/16, 1/8”R | CR2222 |
PUD-1825 | 2.25” | 2.25” | 1.25”dia | 1 | 18 ga. | 1/16, 1/4”R | CR2222 |
PUD-112 | 2.25” | 2.25” | 1.50”dia | 1 | 16 ga. | 3/8” R | CR2222 |
PUD-312 | 3.0” | 3.0” | 1.25”dia | 1 | 16 ga. | 1/2” R | CR3030 |
PUD54-75R | 5.0” | 4.0” | 3.0”oval | 1 | 10 ga. | 3/4” R | CR4050 |
PUD54-87R | 5.0” | 4.0” | 3.0”oval | 1 | 10 ga. | 7/8” R | CR4050 |
PUD54-100R | 6.0” | 4.0” | 3.0”oval | 1 | 10 ga. | 1” R | CR4050 |
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