SikaBlock M600
Technical Data Sheet
POLYURETHANE MACHINABLE BOARD
MASTERS – PATTERNS – MOCK-UPS – PROTOTYPES
DENSITY 37 lbs/ft
3
(0.60g/cc) – HARDNESS 58 SHORE D
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SikaAxson US
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SPAIN
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES at 23 C
Hardness ISO 868 Shore D1 58
Flexural strength ISO 178 psi (MPa) 2,800 (19)
Flexural modulus ISO 178 psi (MPa) 109,000 (750)
Compressive strength ISO 604 :2002 psi (MPa) 2,500 (17)
Impact strength (CHARPY) ISO 179 Ue ft.Lbf/in
2
(kJ/m
2
) 4 (8)
Heat distortion temperature (Tg) ISO 75 B F ( C) 176 (80)
Coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) DIN 53 752 ppm/ F ( C) 31 (55)
ASSEMBLY / FINISH
SikaAxson tooling boards can be bonded with TCC-230 and/or EA-001
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
Normal health and safety precautions should be observed when handling these products:
Ensure good ventilation to prevent dust or chip accumulation
Wear gloves, and safety glasses.
Do not smoke when machining.
For further information, please consult the material safety data sheet.
DESCRIPTION
Machinable board designed for production of patterns, mock-ups, prototypes and masters by milling or machining by
hand. Additional applications manufacture of molds for low pressure reaction injection molding, vacuum forming molds
for lower number of pieces
PROPERTIES
Dense fine surface
Easy to seal and good to varnish
Low dust formation when milled
Easy machinability
Very high dimensional stability
Good compressive strength and edge stability
Good heat distortion temperature
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Color brown
Density at 74 F (23 C) ISO 845 lbs/ft
3
(g/cc) 37 (0.60)
SikaBlock M600
Technical Data Sheet
POLYURETHANE MACHINABLE BOARD
MASTERS – PATTERNS – MOCK-UPS – PROTOTYPES
DENSITY 37 lbs/ft
3
(0.60g/cc) – HARDNESS 58 SHORE D
Page 2/2 US Rev 01, October 26, 2016
SikaAxson US
+1 248 588 2270
axsonmh@axson.com
sikaaxson.us
CHINA
+86 21 58 68 30 37
marketing.china@axson.com
GERMANY
+49 (0) 7125 940 492
tooling@de.sika.com
INDIA
+91 20 25 56 07 10-11
info.india@axson.com
ITALY
+39 02 96 70 23 36
axson@axson.it
JAPAN
+81 5 64 26 25 91
sales.japan@axson.com
FRANCE
Global Headquarters
+33 1 34 40 34 60
axson@axson.com
axson-technologies.com
MEXICO
+52 55 52 64 49 22
marketing@axson.com.mx
SLOVAKIA
+42 1 76 42 25 26
axson.sk@axson.com
SPAIN
+34 9 32 25 16 20
spain@axson.com
U.K.
+44 16 38 66 00 62
sales.uk@axson.com
Machining Recommendations
Metric Machining Envelope English Machining Envelope
Machining Parameters
Cutter edge velocity
(Vc in ft/min (m/min))
Feed per tooth
(fz in inches (mm)/revolution)
Rough shape 328 -1640 (100 to 500) 0.006 0.028 (0.15 to 0.70)
Finish 1312 2625 (400 to 800) 0.003 0.004 (0.07 to 0.10)
n = ( 12 English or 1000 metric) X Vc ) / ( PI X Dc ) Vf = n X fz X Z
Vc: Cutter edge velocity in ft/min (m/minute) fz: Feed per tooth in inches (mm)/revolution
Dc: Cutting diameter in inches (mm) Z: Number of teeth
n: Spindle speed in revolution/minute Vf: Feed speed in inches (mm)/minute
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Store flat in a dry place. Allow time for material to come to ambient temperature prior to bonding or
machining.
GUARANTEE
The information contained in this technical data sheet results from research and tests conducted in our laboratories under precise conditions.
Seller cannot anticipate all conditions under which seller s products, or the products of other manufacturers in combination with seller s
products, may be used. It is the responsibility of the user to determine the suitability of the SikaAxson s products, under their own conditions,
before commencing with the proposed application. In no event shall SikaAxson US be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental,
special, and/or consequential damages, to property or life, whatsoever arising out of or connected with the use or misuse of our products.
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