Polyurethane Tooling Board

We are a leading manufacturer of polyurethane tooling board materials, with a comprehensive range of design, styling, modelling and tooling boards. Our materials are engineered to meet the diverse demands of our customers, across a wide range of industries and applications from prototype models where a visual representation of a design is required, to lightweight film and theatre props to automotive modelling and many more.

What is a polyurethane tooling board?

A polyurethane tooling board is a machinable block of material, designed for the production of patterns, prototypes, master models, fixtures, jigs and other tooling applications.

Polyurethane boards can be bonded together to create larger blocks and CNC machined or hand styled to meet the requirements of the application.

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Due to its versatility, durability and cost-efficiency, polyurethane tooling board material is favoured for a wide range of applications.

Why use a polyurethane tooling board?

Typically more cost-effective, polyurethane tooling boards are perfect for use in lower-temperature applications. They are stable and easy to mould, producing a great surface finish.

The material is lightweight and versatile, making it suitable for both hand styling and CNC machining. When machining, excess material flakes rather than produces dust.

Close up of tire concept model made from epoxy tooling board

Key Features

Easy to work with, producing high-accuracy results
Superior dimensional stability
Great surface finish
Abrasion-resistant materials available in our high-density range*
Wide range of densities available from 80 kg/m³ to 1,700 kg/m³

*Our high-density PU range exhibits on average 52% less wear than our medium-density PU range. Based on internal Taber testing - for more details and test results please get in touch.

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APPLICATIONS

80 kg/m³ to 450 kg/m³ low-density PU boards are designed for use in design, styling and prototyping projects
600 kg/m³ to 850 kg/m³ medium-density PU boards are designed for use in automotive modelling, vacuum forming, thermoforming, jigs and fixtures and foundry applications
1,100 kg/m³ to 1,785 kg/m³ high-density PU boards are designed for use in specialist applications including, vacuum forming, thermoforming, hammer or metal forming, jigs and fixtures, foundry patterns and core boxes, and Reactive Injection Moulding (RIM).

Ancillary products

We offer a full range of specially formulated, compatible ancillary products to meet your manufacturing needs.

These ancillary products include:

Polyurethane tooling board faq

What is polyurethane tooling board and how does it differ from other types?

A polyurethane tooling board is a machinable block of material, designed for the production of patterns, prototypes, master models, fixtures, jigs and other tooling applications. Polyurethane boards can be bonded together to create larger blocks and CNC machined or hand styled to meet the requirements of the application.

High-density polyurethane tooling boards can also be utilised for more specialist applications, such as in the foundry industry, where their additional abrasion-resistant properties are ideal.

What are the benefits of using polyurethane tooling boards?

Polyurethane tooling boards offer a cost-effective alternative for a wide range of projects. They are versatile, lightweight yet strong and easy to machine. You can choose to hand style or CNC low-density polyurethane tooling boards, giving you increased flexibility.

When machining polyurethane tooling boards, excess materials flake off rather than producing dust making the clean-up process quicker and easier.

What are the common uses for polyurethane tooling board?

Low-density polyurethane tooling boards are ideal for creating prototypes and models in industries such as automotive, film, theatre and consumer goods.

Medium-density polyurethane tooling boards are frequently used to produce moulds and patterns for various manufacturing processes, including vacuum forming, thermoforming, and plugs used in glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) and fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) applications. They are also often used in jigs and fixtures, providing stable and durable surfaces for precision work.

Specialist high-density polyurethane tooling boards are designed for use in applications including hammer and metal forming, foundry pattern and tool making and reactive injection moulding (RIM) due to their abrasion-resistant properties.

Are there any specific storage instructions for polyurethane tooling board?