Epoxy Tooling Board machining services

Tooling Board, sometimes referred to as Modelling Board, is a material used mostly for making prototype or low-run patterns and mould tools for composite parts.

Most of these boards fall into one of two categories, epoxy and polyurethane.

Structurally, Epoxy Tooling Board is made from glass microspheres, epoxy resins and other chemical hardeners.

The microscopic structure is uniform, this means that the glass microspheres are evenly spaced and organised (also referred to as Syntactic) which give the board an even density and internal structure.

It is this uniform internal structure that allows the materials to be machined into semi-complex shapes while still giving a smooth surface finish.

If the pattern or mould requires more complex features like etched scribe lines or holes, Epoxy Tooling Board will handle them well with low risk of chipping or damage.

Epoxy Tooling Board is not suitable for injection moulding.