Originally Posted by CNCadmin  I bought a die cutting machine and steel rule 2pt and now I want to make a die. What type of material is good for the die board? I plan on using maple ply and cutting the slot with a special die cutting bit. How about the board that is above the die, what should that be made from? I'm die cutting balsa and thin plywood. Any info would be great, I'm new and I have spent hours surfing and can't find much usefully info on this topic. |
Too long a subject title isn't it? It is called UHMHDPE in short. This is a rigd thick plastics sheet made of Polyolefins, and can withstand blade cuts and load for very long life. This can be the back up for your die, as well as the absorbing plate which faces the cutter too! I think "Solidur" is the brand that sells in US. Pls check. Inform if this worked better. Thanks