IDM C0024 Steel Cutting Die for Foam, Corrugated Board, and Paperboard Specimens
| Brand | IDM |
|---|---|
| Origin | Shandong, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Authorized Distributor |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Model | C0024 |
| Price | USD 28,500 (FOB Qingdao) |
Overview
The IDM C0024 is a precision-engineered steel cutting die designed for the consistent, high-fidelity preparation of standardized test specimens from low-to-medium density flexible materials—including expanded polystyrene (EPS), polyurethane (PU) foam, corrugated fiberboard, solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board, kraft paper, and thermoplastic elastomers. It operates on the principle of controlled shear cutting under calibrated mechanical pressure, ensuring dimensional repeatability across batches without thermal degradation or edge deformation. Unlike disposable or low-carbon steel dies, the C0024 is fabricated from hardened tool steel (AISI D2 equivalent, HRC 58–62), enabling long-term dimensional stability and resistance to wear during repeated use in laboratory and QC environments. Its geometry conforms strictly to the active specimen outline requirements of international tensile, tear, and puncture test standards—serving as a critical upstream component in mechanical property validation workflows compliant with ISO/IEC 17025-accredited testing laboratories.
Key Features
- Monolithic construction from through-hardened cold-work tool steel, minimizing micro-deformation under repeated loading cycles
- Electro-discharge machined (EDM) cutting edges with ±0.05 mm profile tolerance, certified per ASME B89.1.10M
- Interchangeable die plate design compatible with standard pneumatic and hydraulic specimen cutters (e.g., Instron 3119-003, Tinius Olsen 6000 Series)
- Surface-ground mounting base with dowel-pin registration system for repeatable alignment on cutting platens
- Re-sharpenable cutting edge geometry—up to three full regrinds possible without compromising nominal specimen dimensions
- Non-corrosive black oxide finish providing enhanced lubricity and resistance to ambient humidity-induced oxidation
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The C0024 die accommodates materials with Shore A hardness ≤90 and compressive modulus <100 MPa, including rigid and semi-rigid foams (density range: 15–120 kg/m³), single- and double-wall corrugated board (ECT ≥0.8 kN/m), solid fiberboard (caliper: 0.5–6.0 mm), and vulcanized rubber sheets (thickness: 1.0–4.0 mm). It produces specimens conforming to the planar geometry and edge quality requirements of BS 2782-3 (plastics), ASTM D638 Type V (tensile bars), ASTM D1004 (puncture resistance), ASTM D3574 (flexible cellular materials), ISO 37 (vulcanized rubber), ISO 527-2 (plastics tensile testing), and AS/NZS 1660.2.3 (electrical insulation materials). All dimensional tolerances are traceable to NIST-traceable gage blocks and verified using coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspection prior to shipment.
Software & Data Management
While the C0024 die itself is a passive mechanical tool, its integration into automated testing workflows is supported via compatibility with LIMS and QMS platforms. When used with instrumented cutting systems (e.g., ZwickRoell Z100 with integrated force feedback), specimen cut data—including batch ID, cut date, operator ID, and material lot number—can be logged directly into audit-ready databases. The die’s serial-numbered identification plate enables full traceability under GLP and GMP frameworks, satisfying FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements for electronic records when paired with validated software interfaces. Calibration certificates include uncertainty budgets calculated per ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Clause 7.6.3.
Applications
- Preparation of Type V dumbbell specimens from EPS and PU foam for compression set and tensile strength evaluation per ASTM D3574
- Cutting standardized strips from corrugated board for edge crush test (ECT) and flat crush test (FCT) sample conditioning
- Generating ISO 37 crescent-shaped specimens from cured rubber compounds for tear strength measurement
- Producing ASTM D624 trouser-tear specimens from thermoplastic elastomer sheets
- Preparing AS 1145-compliant samples for bursting strength testing of packaging board
- Specimen generation for accelerated aging studies where thermal or chemical exposure must not alter initial geometry
FAQ
Is the C0024 die compatible with manual arbor presses?
Yes—it is rated for use with mechanical and hydraulic arbor presses delivering 5–25 tons of nominal force, provided the platen parallelism is maintained within 0.02 mm/m.
What is the recommended maintenance interval for re-sharpening?
Under typical lab usage (≤200 cuts/week), re-sharpening is advised after 5,000–7,000 cuts or when edge chipping exceeds 0.1 mm depth, as verified by optical profilometry.
Does IDM provide calibration documentation with each unit?
Each C0024 die ships with a Certificate of Conformance (CoC) and a dimensional verification report generated on a Zeiss CONTURA G2 CMM, including measurement uncertainty values per GUM (JCGM 100:2008).
Can this die be customized for non-standard specimen geometries?
Yes—IDM offers OEM die design services with lead times of 6–8 weeks; custom geometries require submission of ASTM/ISO-compliant CAD drawings and material processing specifications.
