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Specimen and Die cutting
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or can be adapted and built according to individual customer requests and
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Specification
P-VS 3000 M
Manual sample cutter
P-VS 3000
Universal Sample cutter
P-VS 3000 Plus
High force sample
cutting press
P-VS 3000 L
Large working area
universal sample cutter
P-VS 3000 Plus L
High force large
working area sample
cutting press
Cutting force 3.8 kN 8 kN 15 kN
or 40kN
8 kN 15 kN
or 40kN
Cutting stroke 30 mm 30 mm 30 mm 30 mm 30 mm
Die height 20 – 150 mm 20 – 50 mm 20 – 50 mm 20 – 50 mm 20 – 50 mm
Throat depth 70 mm 120 mm 120 mm 180 mm 180 mm
Cutting area 120 x 80 mm 250 x 100 mm
250 x 125mm optional
250 x 100 mm
250 x 125mm optional
370 x 200 mm 370 x 200 mm
Max. material
thickness / hardness
6 mm / 95 Shore A 8 mm / 95 Shore A
10 mm / 98 Shore A
(15kN)
10 mm / 70 Shore D
(40kN)
8 mm / 95 Shore A
10 mm / 98 Shore A
(15kN)
10 mm / 70 Shore D
(40kN)
Compatible
cutting knives
Any ISO, DIN, ASTM and
other standard die types
Any ISO, DIN, ASTM and
other standard die types
Any ISO, DIN, ASTM and
other standard die types
Any ISO, DIN, ASTM and
other standard die types
Any ISO, DIN, ASTM and
other standard die types
Reproducibility 0.1 % 0.1 % 0.1 % 0.1 % 0.1 %
Dimensions
(H x W x D)
380 x 120 x 180 mm 440 x 350 x 380 mm 690 x 350 x 380 mm 440 x 470 x 500 mm 690 x 470 x 500 mm
P-VS Sliding table
Dimensions (H x W x D)
– 460 x 300 x 1050 mm 460 x 300 x 1050 mm – –
Weight 14 kg 50 kg 72 kg
(15kN)
108 kg
(40kN)
78 kg 100 kg
(15kN)
146 kg
(40kN)
Pneumatics
(recommended line pressure)
–
min. 5.0 Bar min. 5.0. Bar min. 5.0. Bar min. 5.0. Bar
Designed for cutting cured rubber sheets, elastomers, plastic, cardboard, paper and many other materials
P-VS 3000 Die cutter / clicker press series
... please see the following pages for a detailed description on each sample cutter model!
The P-VS 3000 M Lever Press
assures constant accuracy and precise cutting results.
The cutter can conveniently be used for all types of
ASTM, ISO, DIN, JIS cutting dies for all kind of sam-
ples made from rubber, leather and paper. It allows
easy, quick and convenient sampling with simplied
operation.
The base as well as head of the P-VS 3000M cutter
is made from precisely machined cast steel ensuring
highest rigidity and best cutting results. An integrated
height adjustment spindle allows a quick set-up and
adjustment of the cutter to any height of cutting dies.
Once a specic cutting height is set, the cutting head
can easily be clamped and xed in the particular
position.
Cutting dies can easily be inserted in the precisely
guided piston rod and simply clamped by a central
locking screw. The cutting table is built from durable
PTFE material and xed to a T-slot groove in the
machine base. This design preserves the cutting dies
from excessive wear as well as provides a solid work
area.
Optionally large support tables and special accessories
for cutting curved materials like hoses, tubes or cables
are available.
High force universal sample cutter
for multiple-blade cutting knives or tough materials
requiring high cutting forces.
Whenever there is a need to save time and increase
productivity by cutting multiple samples at the same
time, the P-VS 3000 Plus is the ideal sample cutter.
Equipped with 2-hand anti-tie down control and
completely pneumatic operation, sample cutting is
made easy and safe. The cutting force can be preset
on the regulator unit, allowing enough cutting force
to ensure precise and repeatable results while main-
taining a long lifetime for the cutting knife.
By eliminating any need for electric or hydraulic
supplies, the cutter can easily be hooked up almost
anywhere, and can even be used in clean-room
environments because of the fully enclosed design.
Universal sample cutter
for fast and precise preparation of sample test speci-
mens for tensile tests and all other DIN, ISO, ASTM, JIS,
... standard sample shapes from rubber, elastomers,
foam rubber, plastic lms, foils and paper.
The machine cuts the exact shape of the test samples
using a powerful, direct pneumatic piston ram system.
For safe and easy operation, the universal P-VS 3000
sample cutter is equipped with a two-hand safety
operation system.
Any type of cutting knife can be used with the P-VS
3000 sample cutter. Die assemblies can be changed in
seconds and cutting height can easily be adjusted on
the upper piston ram.
MonTech P-VS 3000 M
Manual sample cutter
MonTech P-VS 3000 Plus
High force sample cutting press
with 15kN or 40kN cutting force
MonTech P-VS 3000
Standard model
pneumatic sample cutter
P-VS 3000 Sliding table option
for ecient series cutting from a single slab
P-VS 3000
Die anD universal cuTTing of
rubber specimens anD sheeTs
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Large universal sample cutter
featuring an extended working area to easily handle
larger slabs and specimens.
For large cutting dies with a total length of more than
160mm or larger slabs of more than 150x150mm to
be cut, the P-VS 3000 L is the answer.
With a working area extended by 60mm to all sides
as well as a cutting table enlarged by 60%, this larger
version of the P-VS 3000 series provides you with the
exibility you need.
Like on all P-VS 3000 cutters also the L version feature
transparent safety covers on both sides as well as
backside of the cutter, combined with the two-
hand anti tie down control making the instrument a
completely safe and easy to use tool.
A recessed top platen allows easy access to the
cutting area and a ergonomic operation of the cutter.
Large and strong universal sample cutter
designed for large format slabs, hard materials and
multi knife die assemblies for a highly ecient
sample preparation.
Large format dies and tough materials in the high
Shore A and low to medium Shore D range require
higher cutting forces. For these applications the P-VS
3000 Plus with larger working area is the model of
choice!
Featuring a direct pneumatic tandem or even
pneumo-hydraulic cutting actuator the P-VS 3000
Plus is able to precisely process these tough materials.
A specially reinforced frame made from aerospace
grade, high-strength aluminum absorbs all
the additional cutting forces ensuring highest
dimensional cutting accuracy.
Strip sample cutter
designed for cutting strips and stripes from raw
materials, compounded rubber or cured sheets and
products.
With a large, hardened and precision ground cutting
knife sheets of up to 300mm in length and 30mm in
height can be cut into sections of 2 to 50mm in width.
The desired cutting width can easily be set by an
adjustable backstop ensuring reproducible cutting
results.
With a total cutting force of 15kN even hard and touch
as well as even textile reinforced materials can be
processed. The cutting force can easily be adjusted
with the regulator unit supplied with the machine.
Similar to all other P-VS 3000 models the cutting
table consists of a durable PTFE cutting board which
can easily be replaced.
MonTech P-VS 3000 L
Universal pneumatic sample
cutter with larger working area
MonTech P-VS 3000 Plus L
High-force pneumatic sample
cutter with larger working are
MonTech P-VS 3000 Strip
Guillotine strip cutting
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CUTTING TRIALS CAN BE PERFORMED WITH YOUR MATERIALS
AT ANY OF OUR GLOBAL SHOWROOMS - CONTACT US TODAY TO
SCHEDULE YOUR INDIVIDUAL TRIAL AND DEMONSTRATION!
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MonTech P-VS 3000 Compression former
Universal pneumatic sample former for “press to shape”
applications
The P-VS 3000 Compression former has been specically designed for pressing
and forming of specimens from e.g. pellets, crumb rubber polimerisation,
reactor slurry from polymer, very hard or brittle materials such as polymer
reinforced ceramic materials, abrasive compounds and polymer bound
additives.
Sets of samples can be prepared in a matter of seconds - for easy sample
handling, the unit is tted with an exchangeable piston / barrel assembly
for fast material loading and removal of samples. The diameter of these
preparation tools can be selected as per the customers individual application
requirements such as e.g. RPA testing, Mooney testing, Moulding, ...
Compression tools are easily interchangeable and the Compression former unit
can be converted into a normal P-VS 3000 sample cutter in a matter of seconds
which makes the unit even more versatile.
P-VS 3000
special applicaTion versions
compression former / parallel cuTTer
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Compression
Forming tool set
MonTech P-VS 3000 Para
Universal pneumatic sample cutter with large working
area and parallel guided crosshead
The P-VS 3000 Para has been designed for versatile applications to prepare
samples e.g. from rubber, cardboard or lm sheets.
The large working area paired with the 4-point parallel guided crosshead
ensures a perfect pressure distribution on the entire cutting / compression die
and is therefore the ideal machine for cut-to-shape applications.
The P-VS 3000 Para is typically used with MonTech contour dies which are made
to customers specication and are easily interchangeable.
This makes the cutter not only ideal for sample preparation in the laboratory
but also for small-scale or trial production runs.
The P-VS 3000 Para is additionally available with higher cutting forces,
hydraulic drive and swiveling crosshead.
Contact is with today to discuss your specic cutting application...!
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The RC 3000 is equipped with 3 or 4 cutting stations allowing the
simultaneous preparation of two ring samples or a single sample with
pre-cutting from a raw sheet. For precision cutting of the cutting dies
are mounted to a single crosshead with embedded ejector in order
to meet the dimensional sample tolerances required by the relevant
standards.
The cutter is supplied with a set of cutting dies according to ISO, ASTM,
DIN or any other applicable standard. A die cutting set consists of cutting
die(s) for outer diameter, inner diameter and optional pre-cutting.
The cutting process is extremely simple:
- Pre-cutting of the sample (optional)
- Inserting the sample in the next cutting station
- Cutting the outer diameter of the ring
- Inserting the sample in centering ring of the next station
- Cutting of the inner diameter
- Taking out of the nished sample
Parallel processing of multiple samples at the same time is of course
possible.
The cutter only requires compressed air eliminating the need for an
electrical or hydraulic supply and simplifying operation and maintenance.
In addition the unit is equipped with two-hand safety control and anti tie-
down, the assuring a safe and reliable operation at all times - whether in
a R&D or QC environment. For additional operator safety the cutting dies
are equipped with automatic ejectors which are also safely protecting the
sharp knife edges during the standby of the machine.
MonTech RC 3000 Ring cutter
The special RC 3000 “Ring cutter” version has been designed for the accurate preparation of Ring shaped specimens from cured
rubber sheets. Various precision die configurations according to e.g. ISO 37, DIN 53504 and ASTM D 412 are available.
Technical specification
Cutting force 15 kN
Standards / Ring sizes ISO 37 - Normal and Small size
DIN 53504 - R1 and R2
ASTM D 412 - 1 and 2
other sizes are available upon request
Cutting stations up to 4 cutting stations
Max. material
thickness / hardness
8 mm / 98 Shore A
Sample ejection Integrated in crosshead, automatic
Inlay Cardboard or plastic inlays available
Reproducibility
better than 0.02 mm
Cycle time < 3 seconds
Dimensions (H x W x D)
500 x 600 x 460 mm
Weight
~78 kg
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RC 3000
special applicaTion cuTTer for ring specimens
MonTech´s
universal
sample cuTTing
knives anD Dies
MonTech΄s range of cutting knives
and dies are durable and built to last,
machined from a solid piece of steel,
precision ground and hardened.
MonTech cutting knives guarantee
optimal dimensional stability, form
accuracy and a long lifetime. All dies
are available with automatic ejectors.
Precision specimen cutters
MonTech is the leading supplier for specimen
preparation systems for the rubber, plastics and
composites industry with over 2000 dies and
preparation systems manufactured annually.
The product line includes a full range of precision
specimen cutting dies as well as clicker presses.
MonTech dies are built to last and are considered to
be the most reliable and durable in the market due
to special machining and hardening processes, full
compliance to international standards and a stringent
quality control
All specimen cutting dies are manufactured from high
grade tools steel to guarantee long lasting cutting
edge sharpness for highly precise and repeatable
test specimen preparation and therefore a higher test
result accuracy and improved repeatability.
The cutter are precision machined and EDM cut
before they are heat treated several times during
the manufacturing process to remove any machining
stresses. Each die is individually diamond lapped
nished for increased cutting edge wear resistance.
All cutters are supplied as a complete assembly with a
spring loaded sample ejection system to remove the
cut sample from the die and at the same time protect
the cutting edges.
Cutters are available in accordance to international
standards but can also be manufactured to any size or
shape required.
Each cutting die is of course supplied with a detailed,
traceable test and calibration report listing all critical
sizes and dimensions and proong full compliance to
the related international standard or specication.
Each die is also available as a multi station die
combining multiple cutting dies onto a single cover
platen and mounting stud allowing multiple samples
to be cut in a single operation.
Mounting studs and die height
configuration
MonTech precision cuttings dies are equipped with
mounting studs with a internal thread of M16x1 (in
the cover platen) and a outer diameter of 25mm to
accurately t in P-VS 3000 series sample cutters.
All dies are precisely machined and calibrated to a die
height of 32mm plus a 12mm cover platen to which
the actual cutting die is tted to.
Of course customized mounting shanks and studs
are also available to suit individual customer
requirements. These include also recessed or grooved
studs, quick-clamp and magnetic studs or simply at
cover platens.
The cover plate - with or without attached stud -
ensures an even distribution of the cutting force onto
the entire die as well as houses the ejector system.
This full-faced mechanical ejector is incorporated into
the blade and is factory adjusted to the target specimen
thickness. On completion of the cutting operation the
nished specimens are ejected. This minimizes the
risk of injury to the operator and damage to the blade.
For sensitive materials also specialized foam ejectors
are available.
Sharpening and re-certification of
cutting dies
In order to maintain highest quality of production and
standards MonTech also oers re-calibration and re-
sharpening of test dies to ensure that dies are capable
of meeting the requirements dened by the related
standards or specication.
While re-sharpening dies the die height is precisely
calibrated to the initial height of 32mm eliminating
the need for the customer to re-adjust the sample
cutter stroke and height when changing over
between dierent dies. All results of the rework and
re-sharpening process are precisely documented
in a detailed test report and traceable calibration
certicate.
ø 25 mm
L
0
– gauge length
L
1
– length of narrow parallel-sided
portion or inner diameter
L
2
– overall length or outer diameter
b
1
– width of narrow portion
b
2
– width at ends
h – thickness
1) Cutting is only possible for specimen showing a hardness less than
95 Shore A. Harder materials shall be machined by use of milling
machines or other convenient machinery acc. to ISO 2818.
2) This specimen shape is specially designed for moulding.
Cut specimens do not correspond to any standard.
3) Value indicates the upper and lower tolerances.
b
1
b
2
l
0
l
2
l
2
h
h
l
1
h 12mm cover plate
+ 32mm die height
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Universal sample Cutting knives and Dies
Below you can find example die configurations and on the following pages the most common die types according
to international standards with their specific shapes and geometries along with MonTech part numbers:
All cutting dies are available as single, double, triple or multi dies with various similar or different dies mounted
on a single cover plate - this allows cutting of multiple specimens in a single step!
MonTechs range of cutting knives are all made from a single, solid piece of
steel, precision ground and hardened. This special design guarantees optimal
dimensional stability, form accuracy and a long lifetime. All ISO, ASTM, DIN, JIS, GB
as well as selected die types according to other international standards are readily
available.
Die cuTTers for
specimen preparaTion
ISO 34-1
Trouser
Tear die
ISO 178
Die for Thermoplastic
and Thermosetting
materials
ISO 34-1 Angle
Tear die with embedded
nick
ISO 37 A
Circular specimen
cutting die
ISO 34-1 and
ASTM D 624 Crescent
Tear die
DIN 53504 S2 Triple
Three dies mounted on a
single cover plate for prepa-
ration of three specimens
simultaneously.
DIN 53504 S1
Standard size Dumbbell die
ASTM D 638
Tensile die for
plastic materials
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DIE CUTTER OVERVIEW
rubber Dumbell anD ring
Standard Type Application
l
2
mm
l
1
mm
b
2
mm
b
1
mm
h
mm
L
0
mm
Shape Part - No
Rubbers and elastomers – Dumbell shape
Application: ISO 37 | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of tensile stress-strain properties
ISO 37 1 Preferred size >115 33±2 25±1 6.2±0.2 2±0.2 25±0.5 MC 1.1010
ISO 37 1A Smaller size >100 21±1 25±1 5±0.1 2±0.2 20±0.5 MC 1.1011
ISO 37 2 Smaller preferred size >75 25±1 12.5±1 4±0.1 2±0.2 20±0.5 MC 1.1012
ISO 37 3 Smaller size >50 16±1 8.5±0.5 4±0.1 2±0.2 10±0.5 MC 1.1013
ISO 37 4 Very small size >35 12±0.5 6±0.5 2±0.1 1±0.1 10±0.5 MC 1.1014
Rubbers and elastomers – DIN 53504
Application: DIN 53504 | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of tensile stress-strain properties
DIN 53504 S1 Larger size >115 33±1 25±1 6±0.05 2±0.2 25 MC 1.1020
DIN 53504 S1A Smaller size >100 250±1 25±1 5±0.05 2±0.2 25 MC 1.1024
DIN 53504 S2 Preferred size >75 25±1 12.5±1 4±0.05 2±0.2 20 MC 1.1021
DIN 53504 S3A Smaller size >50 16±1 8.5±0.5 4±0.05 2±0.2 10 MC 1.1022
DIN 53504 S3 Very small size >35 12±0.5 6±0.5 2±0.05 1±0.1 10 MC 1.1023
Rubbers and elastomers – ASTM D 412
Application: ASTM D 412 | Standard test methods for rubber and thermoplastic elastomers
ASTM D 412 A Possible size >140 59±2 25±2 12±0.05 1.5...3.0 50±0.08 MC 1.1031
ASTM D 412 B Possible size >140 59±2 25±2 6+0.05 1.3...3.3 50±0.08 MC 1.1032
ASTM D 412 C Smaller preferred size >115 33±2 25±2 6+0.05 2±0.2 20/25 ±0.08 MC 1.1030
ASTM D 412 D Possible size >100 33±2 16±2 3+0.05 1.3...3.3 25±0.08 MC 1.1033
ASTM D 412 E Possible size >125 59±2 16±2 3+0.05 1.3...3.3 50±0.08 MC 1.1034
ASTM D 412 F Possible size >125 59±2 16±2 6+0.05 1.3...3.3 50±0.08 MC 1.1035
Ring specimen cutting
For precision cutting of rubber test rings MonTech oers a special version of the RC 3000 “Ring cutter” containing a pre-cut station as well as two separate ring cutting stations for
inner and outer diameter cutting. The multi cutting station design eliminates the need for frequent die changes as well as ensures a highly ecient sample preparation.
For more information on precision ring sample cutting, please also see page 7 of the brochure or contact MonTech!
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Standard Type Application
l
2
mm
l
1
mm
b
2
mm
b
1
mm
h
mm
L
0
mm
Shape Part - No
Rubbers and elastomers – Ring shape
Application: ISO 37, DIN 53504, ASTM D 412 | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic — Determination of tensile stress-strain properties
ISO 37 A Normal size 52.6 44.6±0.2 - - 4±0.2 - MC 1.1016
ISO 37 B Small size 10 8±0.1 - - 1±0.1 - MC 1.1017
DIN 53504 Ring - R1 Preferred size 52.6+0.05 44.6+0.05 - - 4 / 6.3±0.2 152.7 MC 1.1025
DIN 53504 Ring - R2 Small size 44.6+0.05 36.6+0.05 - - 4 / 6.3±0.2 127.5 MC 1.1026
ASTM D 412 Ring - 1 Preferred size 52.6±0.1 44.6±0.1 - - 4...6 - MC 1.1037
ASTM D 412 Ring - 2 Larger size 33.5±0.1 29.5±0.1 - - 4...6 - MC 1.1038
Rubbers and elastomers – Trouser, Angle, Crescent shape
Application: ISO 34 and ASTM D 624 | Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of tear strength
ISO 34-1
ASTM D 624
A
T
Tear test, trouser
preferred size
>100
>150
40±5 slit 15±1 7.5±0,5 2±0.2 -
MC 1.1050
MC 1.1051
ISO 34-1
ASTM D 624
B
C
Tear test, angle
with nick
>100 - 19±0.05 90°±0.5 2±0.2 -
MC 1.1055.N
MC 1.1056.N
ISO 34-1
ASTM D 624
B
C
Tear test, angle
without nick
>100 - 19±0.05 90°±0.5 2±0.2 -
MC 1.1055
MC 1.1056
ISO 34-1
ASTM D 624
C
B
Tear test, crescent
with nick
>100 - 25±0.5 R12.5±0.1 2±0.2 -
MC 1.1057.N
MC 1.1058.N
ISO 34-1
ASTM D 624
C
B
Tear test, crescent
without nick
>100 - 25±0.5 R12.5±0.1 2±0.2 -
MC 1.1057
MC 1.1058
ASTM D 624 A cutting die A 42 - - 10.2 - - MC 1.1060
ISO 34-2 A Delft tear test 120 - - 9 2±0.2 - MC 1.1065
Rubbers and elastomers – Fatigue to Failure
Application: ASTM D 4482 - Fatigue to Failure FTF
ASTM D 4482 Fatigue to Failure FTF 78.74±0.01 25±0.05 12.5±1 4±0.1 1.4±0.05 25±0.5 MC 1.1039
Circular and Rectangular dies
Application: ISO 815 and General purpose
ISO 815
ASTM D 395
A
1
Compression set
Large specimen
29±0.1 - - - 1-8 - MC 10.1129
ISO 815
ASTM D 395
B
2
Compression set
Small specimen
13±0.1 - - - 1-8 - MC 10.1113
Circular
General
purpose
Diameter as per
customer choice
>1-50
>50-100
>100-200
- - -
1-6
opt. 10
-
MC 10.1000
MC 10.1010
MC 10.1020
Rectangular
General
purpose
Dimensions as per
customer choice
TL 1-50
TL >50-100
TL >100-200
- - -
1-6
opt. 10
-
MC 10.5000
MC 10.5010
MC 10.5020
DIE CUTTER OVERVIEW
rubber Tear, moDulus anD faTigue
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Standard Type Application
l
2
mm (inch)
l
1
mm (inch)
b
2
mm (inch)
b
1
mm (inch)
h
mm (inch)
L
0
mm (inch)
Shape Part - No
Thermoplastic and thermosetting materials
Application: ISO 3167 | Plastics - Multipurpose test specimens
ISO 3167 A
Injection moulded
multipurpose
>150
(170)
80±2 20±0.2 10±0.2 4.0±0.2 - MC 2.1000
ISO 3167 B
Compr. moulded or
machined multipp.
>150 60±0.5 20±0.2 10±0.2 4.0±0.2 - MC 2.1010
Application: ISO 527-2 | Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 2: Test conditions for moulding and extrusion plastics
ISO 527-2 1A
Injection moulded
specimen
>150 80±2 20±0.2 10±0.2
4.0±0.2
(preferred)
50±0.5 MC 2.2000
ISO 527-2 1B
Compression moulded
or machined specimen
>150 60±0.5 20±0.2 10±0.2
4.0±0.2
(preferred)
50±0.5 MC 2.2010
ISO 527-2 1BA
Specimen proportional
1:2 to type 1B
>75 30±0.5 10±0.5 5±0.5 >2 25±0.5 MC 2.2020
ISO 527-2 1BB
Specimen proportional
1:5 to type 1B
>30 12±0.5 4±0.2 2±0.2 >2 10±0.2 MC 2.2030
ISO 527-2 5A
identical to ISO 37 2
and ISO 527-3 5
>75 25±1 12.5±1 4±0.1 >2 20±0.5 MC 2.2040
ISO 527-2 5B
identical to ISO 37 4
and ISO 527-3 5
>35 12±0.5 6±0.5 2±0.1 >1 10±0.2 MC 2.2050
Thermoplastic and thermosetting materials
Application: ASTM D 638 | Standard test method for tensile properties of plastics
ASTM D 638 I
Preferred specimen
for rigid plastics
>165
(>6.5)
57±0.5
(2.25)
19+6.4
(>0.75)
13±0.5
(0.5)
3.2 ± 0.4
(0.13±0.02)
50±0.25
(2)
MC 2.3000
ASTM D 638 II
Preferred if type 1
does not break in the
narrow section
>183
(>7.2)
57±0.5
(2.25)
19+6.4
(>0.75)
6±0.5
(0.25)
3.2 ± 0.4
(0.13±0.02)
50±0.25
(2)
MC 2.3010
ASTM D 638 III
for thickness > 7 mm
(rigid and non-rigid plastics)
>246
(>9.7)
57±0.5
(2.25)
29+6.4
(>1.13)
19±0.5
(0.75)
7...14
(0.28/0.55)
50±0.25
(0.28/0.55)
MC 2.3020
ASTM D 638 IV
Smaller specimen
from parts or semi-products
>63.5
(>2.5)
9.53
(0.375)
9.53+3.1
(>0.375)
3.18±0.5
(0.125)
3.2±0.4
(0.32±0.02)
7.62
(0.3)
MC 2.3030
ASTM D 638 V
For comparison
between
rigid and non-rigid plastics
>115
(>4.5)
33±0.5
(1.3)
19+6.4
(>0.75)
6±0.05
(0.25)
3.2±0.4
(0.32±0.02)
25±0.13
(1)
MC 2.3040
ASTM D 638 M-I
Preferred metric size
for rigid and semi-rigid plastics
>150 60±0.5 20±0.5 10±0.5 <10 50±0.25 MC 2.3050
ASTM D 638 M-II
Metric size for
non-rigid materials
>115 33±0.5 25±0.5 6±0.5 <4 25±0.5 MC 2.3060
ASTM D 638 M-III
Smaller metric
size to M-I
>60 10±0.5 10±0.5 2.5±0.5 <4 7.5±0.2 MC 2.3070
Application: ISO 178 and ISO 179| Plastics - Determination of flexural properties Izod/Sharpy
ISO 178
flexural properties
(center part of ISO 3167
specimen)
>80 – 10±0.2
4
(preferred)
– – MC 2.4000
DIE CUTTER OVERVIEW
ThermoplasTics
1312 |
Standard Type Application
l
2
mm
l
1
mm
b
2
mm
b
1
mm
h
mm
L
0
mm
Shape Part - No
Thin sheetings and films
Application: ISO 527-3 | Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 3: Test conditions for films and sheets
ISO 527-3 2 10mm size >150 – – 10 <1 50±0.5 MC 3.1000
ISO 527-3 2 12mm size >150 – – 12 <1 50±0.5 MC 3.1010
ISO 527-3 2 13mm size >150 – – 13 <1 50±0.5 MC 3.1020
ISO 527-3 2 15mm size >150 – – 15 <1 50±0.5 MC 3.1030
ISO 527-3 2 20mm size >150 – – 20 <1 50±0.5 MC 3.1040
ISO 527-3 2 25mm size >150 – – 25 <1 50±0.5 MC 3.1050
ISO 527-3 4
Specimen shape for
thin sheets
>152 50±0.5 38 25.4±0.1 <1 50±0.5 MC 3.1060
ISO 527-3 5
Specimen shape for
QC purpose
>115 33±2 25±1 6 ±0.4 <1 25±0.25 MC 3.1070
ISO 527-3 1B
Specimen shape for
QC purpose
>150 60±0.5 20±0.5 10±0.2 <1 50±0.5 MC 3.1080
ASTM D 882
Strip for quality
control
>150 – – 5...25.4 <1 100 MC 3.1100
ASTM D 882
Strip for modulus
measurement
>300 – – 5...25.4 <1 250 MC 3.1110
Reinforced plastic composites
Application: ISO 527-4 | Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 4: Test conditions for isotropic and anisotropic fiber reinforced plastic composites
ISO 527-4 1B
Preferred for isotropic
and orthotropic
reinforced composites
and for
multidirectional and
ber-reinforced
materials
>150 60±0.5 20±0.2 10±0.2 4.0±0.2 50±0.5 MC 4.1000
ISO 527-4 2 >250 –
25±0.5
50±0.5
– 2...10 50±1 MC 4.1010
ISO 527-4 3 >250 –
25±0.5
50±0.5
– 2...10 50±1 MC 4.1020
Reinforced plastic composites
Application: ISO 527-5 | Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 2: Test conditions for unidirectional fiber reinforced plastic composites
ISO 527-5 A
Unidirectional
ber-reinforced plastic
composites,
longitudinal
250 – 15±0.5 – 1±0.2 50±1 MC 4.1050
ISO 527-5 B
For transverse
direction
250 – 25±0.5 25±0.5 2±0.2 50±1 MC 4.1060
Density and Specific Gravity
Application: ISO 1183 and ASTM D 792 | Plastics - Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics
ISO 1183
ASTM D 792
Round form 29 – – – >1.5 – MC 4.2000
DIE CUTTER OVERVIEW
Thin sheeTs, film anD reinforceD plasTics
14 |
Standard Type Application
l
2
mm
l
1
mm
b
2
mm
b
1
mm
h
mm
L
0
mm
Shape Part - No
Flexible cellular polymeric materials (soft foams)
Application: ISO 1798 | Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break
ISO 1798 1 Tensile specimen 152+5 55 25±0.5 13 10...15 25-50 MC 2.5000
ISO 1798 1A Tensile specimen 122+5 40 25±0.5 10 10...15 - MC 2.5010
ASTM D 3574 E Tensile specimen 139.7 34.9 25.4 6.4 12.5±1.5 20 or 25 MC 2.5050
ISO 8067 A
Tear strength,
method A
125±25 – 25±1 – 25±1 – MC 2.5080
ISO 8067 B
Tear strength,
method B
>100 19 12.7 – – – MC 2.5090
ASTM D 3574 F Tear resistance test 152.4 – 25.4 – 25.4 – MC 2.5060
DIE CUTTER OVERVIEW
foams
Standard Type Application
l
2
mm
l
1
mm
b
2
mm
b
1
mm
h
mm
L
0
mm
Shape Part - No
Plastic piping
Application: ISO 6259-2 | Thermoplastic pipes - Determination of tensile properties
PVC-Pipes
ISO 6259-2 1 Machined specimen >115 33±2 >15 6+0.4
wall
thickness
25±1 MC 5.1000
ISO 6259-2 2
By cutting die
produced specimen
>115 33±2 25±1 6+0.4
wall
thickness
25±1 MC 5.1010
Polyolefin pipes (PE, PP)
ISO 6259-3 1
Wall thickness >5 mm
similar ISO 527-2 1B
>115 60±0.5 20±0.2 10±0.2
wall
thickness
50±0.5 MC 5.2000
ISO 6259-3 2
Wall thickness <5 mm
similar ISO 37 Type 1
>115 33±2 25±1 6+0.4
wall
thickness
25±1 MC 5.2010
ISO 6259-3 3
Wall thickness
>12 mm
>250 25±1 100±3 25±1
wall
thickness
20±1 MC 5.2020
DIE CUTTER OVERVIEW
plasTic pipes
1514 |
Other available standard die types include:
ISO: ISO 179 with / without notch
ISO 180 with / without notch
ISO 294-2
ISO 812 type A
ISO 812 type B
ISO 816
ISO 974
ISO 1431
ISO 1432 Gehman
ISO 2285 T50
ISO 2285CL
ISO 2921 T50
ISO 4674-A2
ISO 5603
ISO 6383-1 Trouser 150 × 50
ISO 6383-2 Tear 75 × 63 mm
ISO 6603-1&2 60 × 60 mm
ISO 8256 die 3
ISO 8256 die 4
ISO 8256 die 52
ISO 12244
ISO/DIS 3604
JIS: JIS K 6251
JIS K 6301 Types 1 to 4
JIS K 6301 Types A and B
GOST: GOST 2621
GOST 270
ASTM: ASTM D395
ASTM D413
ASTM D454
ASTM D470
ASTM D4701
ASTM D518
ASTM D572
ASTM D573
ASTM D575
ASTM D623
ASTM D648
ASTM D746
ASTM D814
ASTM D816
ASTM D865
ASTM D925
ASTM D926
ASTM D945
ASTM D991
ASTM D1052
ASTM D1053
ASTM D1054
ASTM D1149
ASTM D1229
ASTM D1148
ASTM D1329
ASTM D1460
ASTM D1630
ASTM D1646
ASTM D1693
ASTM D1822
ASTM D2084
ASTM D2136
ASTM D2137
ASTM D2209
ASTM D3395
ASTM D3763
ASTM D4482
ASTM D5963
ASTM D6049
IEC: IEC 811-1-1 Fig 12
IEC 811-1-1 Fig 13 ... as well as many more on request
Custom shapes and geometries, multi-dies
MonTech is able to design, produce and calibrate cutting dies of any shape. Whether
according to a national / international standard or specically designed for you
application we are the right partner for any needs.
Cutting dies along with their mounting studs, cover platens and ejectors are 3D
modeled and FEM simulated before each die is actually manufactured.
This also covers combination dies where dierent standard test dies are grouped
together in order to produce multiple similar or dierent specimens in a single
cutting step. This allows to you standardize and simplify your laboratory processes as
well as save major sample preparation time and cost.
Besides die cutter and cutting presses MonTech also designs and manufactures
curing compression moulding presses for the preparation of test slabs for die cutting.
Our applications team can provide you with answers and solutions for your
entire sample preparation process!
Compression platens
For all standard P-VS 3000 models specic compression platens are available allowing
the cutters also to be utilized with dies which do not have a specic mounting shank.
This also includes contour dies allowing a exible and ecient operation of the
cutting system.
Standard compression platens include the following models:
- ø 100mm anodized aluminum MC 50.1000
- ø 200mm stainless steel MC 50.2000
- 140x100mm stainless steel MC 50.3000
...other types are available on request
DIE CUTTER OVERVIEW
counTrY or applicaTion specific cuTTers
16 |
CIRCULAR DIE CUTTERS
roTaTing anD non-roTaTing circular cuTTing Dies
CONTOUR DIES
To cusTomer Design or inTernaTional sTanDarDs
MonTech manufactures contour dies in various congurations as per customer requirements to cut any kind, shape, geometry or form of sample.
Ribbon steel contour dies are the ideal solution for low-cost prototyping, special shapes and geometries. Dies are always customized formed using high-strength, tension free
rolled strip steel. These strips are cut to the specic geometry length, bent to shape, welded together where needed and afterwards precisely assembled on a backing plate -
depending on the application made from metal, wood, acryl glass or plastic materials.
Ejection mechanisms - either full face spring loaded ejectors, pin ejectors or foam ejection system - can easily be integrated.
In conjunction with the P-VS 3000 with compression platen or P-VS 3000 Para for larger dies, almost any cutting shape of rubber, cardboard, plastic, composite, tape or lm
materials can be realized in a short period of time.
Contact is with today to discuss your specic cutting application...!
Specic applications such as abrasion testing, compression set testing, DMA and other
require circular test specimens of various thicknesses to be prepared from nished
rubber goods, products, parts or sheets.
Circular, non-rotating cutters therefore provide an easy sampling solution for these
applications allowing easy sample extraction even from complicated rubber parts.
MonTech dies and inserts have therefore a specially designed cutting edge to ensure
that the parts and samples are punched out with a perpendicular force application and
therefor distortion during the cutting process is minimized.
Rotating cutters are available in a variety of sizes and congurations ranging from 2
to 60mm in diameter. Depending on the die design and application drilling knifes are
either an exchangeable drilling insert or directly ground into the die body.
As drilling speeds of typically >1.000 rpm are utilized - or even higher drilling speeds
for harder samples - MonTech rotating dies are precise calibrated for a minimized
concentric runout. Rotating cutters are tted with standard, threaded, hexagonal or
conical shafts such as MK2 in order to utilize the cutters directly in standard column
drills. Additionally MonTech can also supply suitable drilling machines, table supports,
clamping devices, cooling systems and handling tools.
1716 |
ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS
for specimen preparaTion
A wide assortment of highly productive tools and accessories for sample preparation produced by MonTech ensures and ecient
workow and highest productivity. Available systems include:
- Thickness gauges with a variety of measurement tips and ranges as well as deadloads
Available with dierent stands or as handheld units
- Nick cutters
for nicking and notching of tear samples.
Standard types include:
- ISO 34-1 Type B Angle
- ISO 34-1 Type C Crescent
- ASTM D 624 Type B Crescent
- ...
- Piercing tools
for De-Mattia testing and other tests
requiring pierced samples
Typical types include:
- ISO 132
- ASTM D 813
- ...
- Bench markers
For quick and easy indication of
required gauge length settings
CONSUMABLES AND PUNCH PLATES
for all kinDs of specimen preparaTion sYsTems
MonTech provides a wide range of standard and customized die cutting plates and punch underlays used in die all kinds and types of cutting presses
Available types include:
- LDPE and HDPE strips and plates in various hardnesses and grades
- PTFE plates and blocks for sensitive applications
- Cellular materials for complex geometries and highly sensitive applications
- Economic paper and cardboard sheets and strips
Using high quality MonTech punch plates and consumables will provide you with best and highly repeatable
cutting results - ensuring that dimensional sample specications are met.
Your advantages at a glance:
- Optimum surface hardness
adjusted to the materials to be cut and protecting the knife edge at the same time.
- Superb atness
for faster alignment and precise cutting results
- Constant material quality
Lot traceable and application tested
- Longer shelf life and service life
for optimum diecutting results, even with highly intensive use
TGD 3000
CONTACT US TODAY TO
DISCUSS AND FIND YOUR
INDIVIDUAL SAMPLE
PREPARATION SOLUTION!
Specimen and Die cutting
