Rubber Pad Press Forming

The rubber die is forced on the blank and deform the blank into require shape.

Rubber pad press forming.

The fully contained pad box prevents the rubber from extruding outside of the work area during the forming process. The tool is placed unsecured onto the bed bolster and downward pressure is applied. Thermoset urethane is an excellent option for forming pads used in hydraulic forming presses. During the rubber pad forming process the punch deforms the blank and apply large pressure.

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. Under pressure the forming pad molds the sheet metal into the shape of the die thus forming the part. Urethane has a better reputation than rubber when working with metal regardless of thickness. The form block is then machined according to each customer s unique specifications.

The die is placed on lower bed and top of that soft die of rubber is placed. The rubber pad forming process is also called as guerin process. Rubber pad forming process. The rubber pads can have a general purpose shape like a membrane.