Your Source For Engineering Plastics Tooling Boards

Alro Plastics
Your Source for Engineering Plastics
Tooling Boards
An overview of our line of polyurethane Tooling Boards and the sizes and densities available.
Tooling Board material is used to produce models, patterns, molds and prototype parts per print.
CLEARWATER
10585 47th Street N.
Clearwater, FL 33762
Ph: (727) 573-1480
Fx: (727) 573-1632
GRAND RAPIDS
4150 Broadmoor SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Ph: (888) 877-2576
Ph: (616) 656-2820
Fx: (616) 656-2828
JACKSON
2218 Enterprise
Jackson, MI 49204
Ph: (800) 877-2576
Ph: (517) 787-5500
Fx: (517) 787-6380
LOUISVILLE
5620 Shepherdsville Rd
Louisville, KY 40228
Ph: (877) 968-9980
Ph: (502) 968-9980
Fx: (502) 968-5530
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LIVONIA
34401 Schoolcraft Rd
Livonia, MI 48150
Ph: (800) 877-2576
Fx: (517) 787-6380
CNC Tooling Planks
Alro Plastics offers a full line of Tool Chemical Composites CNC Tooling Planks for computer
generated shapes such as models, fixtures, foundry patterns, core boxes, stretch-press dies,
stamping dies and prototype tools. This line of medium density tooling planks is designed to be
a lightweight, tough and cost effective alternative to various metals and wood. Several shared
characteristics of these planks are excellent dimensional stability, high wear resistance, ease of
machining, no grain and low dust when machining.
Medium density polyurethane CNC
tooling board is a machinable slab
designed for production of patterns,
mock-ups, prototypes, master
models, fixture jigs and other rapid
tooling applications.
- Thickness: 2“, 3”, & 4“ thick
- Sheet Size: 20” x 60”
A urethane based Tooling Plank
specifically developed as an
economical and dimensionally
stable material for master models.
Chocolate brown in color and it is
a 41 lb. density plank.
- Thickness: 2“, 3”, & 4“ thick
- Sheet Size: 24” x 60”
Ambient Use Adhesive System / Patch Paste
A medium density urethane based
Tooling Plank specifically developed
as an accurate, dimensionally stable
material for master models/patterns
and for proofing CNC programs.
- Thickness: 2“, 3”, & 4“ thick
- Sheet Size: 16” x 60”, 24” x 60”
ProLab 65
●● Ambient use... Procol 2 (matched adhesive)
●● Patch paste.... n/a
MP-1055 Model Plank
●● Ambient use... TCC-205 adhesive with TCC-102 or TCC-104
●● Patch paste.... P-34 Model Plank filler with White Cream Hardener
MP-1065 Model Plank
●● Ambient use... TCC-205 adhesive with TCC-102 or TCC-104
STORAGE: Store all Tooling Planks on a flat surface at 60oF - 100oF
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Product Name
Color
Density (lbs/ft3)
Hardness @ 75oF
Heat Deflection Temp (264 psi)
CTE (in/in/oF)
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Tensile Strength
Compressive Strength
Machinability (Carbide)
ProLab 65
Salmon
40-42 lbs/ft3
63 Shore D
n/a
4.2 x 10-5
4,900 psi
145,000 psi
n/a
4,100 psi
Excellent
MP-1055
Chocolate Brown
41 lbs/ft3
60 Shore D
140oF
3.44 x 10-5
3,618 psi
209,540 psi
2,910 psi
4,054 psi
Excellent
MP-1065
Salmon
40 lbs/ft3
55 Shore D
136oF
n/a
3,753 psi
202,600 psi
3,104 psi
3,798 psi
Excellent
- Values shown are nominal averages at 75oF as determined from laboratory tests.
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Pattern Planks
Alro Plastics offers a full line of Tool Chemical Composites Pattern Planks for applications such as
prototype and low-volume to high-volume foundry patterns, core boxes, match plates, gating and
risering. Often referred to as the “Red Stuff” this line of pattern planks is designed to be a lightweight,
tough and cost effective to alternative to various metals and wood. Several shared characteristics
of these planks are excellent dimensional stability, high wear resistance, ease of machining, no
grain and low dust when machining.
The “Red Stuff” is a polyurethane
board designed for machining
extremely durable & wear resistant
foundry patterns, core boxes and
other tools that require high wear
and impact resistance.
- Thickness: 2“, 3”, & 4“ thick
- Sheet Size: 16” x 60”, 24” x 60”
A harder, more dense, rigid & less
costly version of its predecessor
PP-1052 Pattern Plank. This plank
is a tough, cost effective alternative
to metal.
- Thickness: 2“, 3”, & 4“ thick
- Sheet Size: 16” x 60”
Ambient Use Adhesive System / Patch Paste
This red pattern board is a proven
material for medium-volume foundry
patterns, core boxes, gating & risers.
It is often used for metal forming,
stamping and stretch press dies.
- Thickness: 2“, 3”, & 4“ thick
- Sheet Size: 20” x 60”, 24” x 60”
PP-1052 & PP-1052HD
●● Ambient use........ TCC-230 Adhesive with TCC-102 or 104 hardener
●● Patch paste......... TCC-52 A/B
●● Fast patch paste.. TCC-5220 A/B Fast Patch Paste
Lab 850
●● Ambient use........ H8111 (matched adhesive)
●● Patch paste......... n/a
STORAGE: Store all Tooling Planks on a flat surface at 60oF - 100oF
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Product Name
Color
Density (lbs/ft3)
Hardness @ 75oF
Heat Deflection Temp (264 psi)
CTE (in/in/oF)
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Tensile Strength
Compressive Strength
Machinability (Carbide)
PP-1052
Red
71 lbs/ft3
80 Shore D
192oF
3.55 x 10-5
12,800 psi
331,000 psi
8,900 psi
10,700 psi
Excellent
PP-1052HD
Red
83 lbs/ft3
85 Shore D
n/a
2.56 x 10-5
14,196 psi
430,000 psi
7,718 psi
13,604 psi
Excellent
Lab 850
Red
74 lbs/ft3
80 Shore D
n/a
5.3 x 10-5
8,300 psi
203,000 psi
5,100 psi
5,900 psi
Excellent
- Values shown are nominal averages at 75oF as determined from laboratory tests.
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Model / Die Planks
Alro Plastics also offers the specialty planks designed for specific applications that are capable
of withstanding extended use and handling. Die Plank is an aluminum filled polyurethane board
designed for CNC machining of production fixtures. MP-1054 is a tough, durable board designed
for use in forming metal parts for prototype and low-volume production. While the MP-1075 Model Plank is a higher temperature urethane board designed to be heat resistant up to 225oF, ideal
for aerospace masters and lay-up tools, prototype foundry patterns and vacuum-forming molds.
An aluminum filled polyurethane
board designed for CNC machining
of production fixtures capable of
withstanding extended use and
handling.
- Thickness: 2“, 3”, & 4“ thick
- Sheet Size: 16” x 60”, 24” x 60”
A tough, durable board designed
for use in forming metal parts for
prototype & low-volume production.
Excellent impact and abrasion
resistance and outstanding
dimensional stability.
- 2” x 16” x 60”
- 3” x 24” x 30”
- 3” x 12” x 60”
Ambient Use Adhesive System / Patch Paste
A high temp urethane model plank
designed to be heat resistant up to
225oF. Its excellent compressive &
tensile strength combined with high
temp characteristics make it ideal
for aerospace masters & tools.
- Thickness: 2“, 3”, & 4“ thick
- Sheet Size: 16” x 60”
DP-1051 Die Plank
●● Ambient use............ TCC-230 adhesive with TCC-102 or 104
●● High Temperature.... Adtech EL-336 R/H
●● Patch paste............. P-17 Grey with White Cream Hardener
MP-1054 Model Plank
●● Ambient use............ TCC-230 adhesive with TCC-102 or 104
MP-1075 Model Plank
●● High Temperature.... Adtech EL-336 R/H
●● Patch Paste............. P-75 QuickFair with White Cream Hardener
STORAGE: Store all Tooling Planks on a flat surface at 60oF - 100oF
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Product Name
Color
Density (lbs/ft3)
Hardness @ 75oF
Heat Deflection Temp (264 psi)
CTE (in/in/oF)
Flexural Strength
Flexural Modulus
Tensile Strength
Compressive Strength
Machinability (Carbide)
DP-1051
Grey
52 lbs/ft3
75 Shore D
188oF
2.75 x 10-5
7,180 psi
317,000 psi
4,820 psi
7,420 psi
Excellent
MP-1054
Off-White
101 lbs/ft3
87 Shore D
n/a
2.36 x 10-5
10,900 psi
760,000 psi
7,270 psi
12,700 psi
Excellent
MP-1075
Cream
49.5 lbs/ft3
82 Shore D
232oF
4.44 x 10-5
9,495 psi
418,000 psi
8,453 psi
14,040 psi
Excellent
- Values shown are nominal averages at 75oF as determined from laboratory tests.
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Precision Board Plus
Precision Board Plus High Density Urethane is a “closed cell” rigid polyurethane product. It is available in a wide range of standard sheet sizes and standard densities and can be cut or bonded into a
variety of shapes for final machining and shaping. Precision Board Plus is made from 23.9% rapidly
renewable resources, with a carbon footprint of 3:1, so you can be confident that one of the most
dimensionally stable substrates for a variety of tooling applications is also an environmentally friendly
one.
Precision Board Plus is available in two grades, PBLT (Low Temperature) and PBHT (High Temperature). PBLT is designed for applications that are 200oF and below while PBHT is designed for
applications 200oF and above.
PBLT is a “closed cell” rigid polyurethane product made specifically for
applications up to 200oF continuous
exposure.
PBHT is a “closed cell” rigid polyurethane product made specifically for
applications up to 300oF continuous
exposure.
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Thicknesses from 1/4” to 24”
Densities from 4 lbs. to 75 lbs.
Wide range of standard sheet sizes
Environmentally friendly
4 lb.
6 lb.
8 lb.
10 lb.
12 lb.
Thicknesses from 1/4” to 24”
Densities from 4 lbs. to 75 lbs.
Wide range of standard sheet sizes
Environmentally friendly
15 lb.
18 lb.
20 lb.
30 lb.
40 lb.
48 lb.
60 lb.
70 lb.
75 lb.
Dimensional Signage (indoor)
Dimensional Signage (outdoor)
Landmark Signage
Sculptures / Carvings
Theme Park Creations / Caricatures
Topographical & Architectural Models
Composite Layup Tools
Aerospace Layout Tools
Automotive Layup Tools
Foundry Patterns
Prototype Patterns
Vacuum Form Molds
Autoclave Tools
The information in the chart above represents PBLT and PBHT densities most commonly used for a particular application. Because performance requirements for each specific project vary based on considerations such as, the need for impact and abrasion resistance; compression, shear and tensile strength required; degree of edge detail needed; level of surface smoothness required, and weight (among others),
Alro Plastics is providing this information to serve only as a general guide. Please contact us with any questions and or concerns.
Precision Board Plus PBLT and PBHT are
available in 15 standard densities and 8
standard sheet sizes.
*Densities are in pounds per cubic foot.
Custom densities are available on request.
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4 lb/ft3
6 lb/ft3
8 lb/ft3
10 lb/ft3
12 lb/ft3
Densities*
15 lb/ft3
18 lb/ft3
20 lb/ft3
30 lb/ft3
34 lb/ft3
40 lb/ft3
48 lb/ft3
60 lb/ft3
70 lb/ft3
75 lb/ft3
Sheet Sizes
20” x 60”
24” x 60”
30” x 80”
45” x 60”
48” x 96”
48” x 120”
60” x 96”
60” x 120”
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Alro Plastics
Your Source for Engineering Plastics
Alro Plastics is an industry leader in supplying engineering plastic shapes and
parts. We cut and/or ship the same day your order is placed and provide value
added processing to meet the most demanding fabrication requirements.
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