HOT STAMPING DIES

• For marking plastics and soft materials through foil.
• Engraved and fitted to match flat, curved or odd shape surfaces.
• We are equipped to provide fixturing for your press if required.
• Dies can be mounted on aluminum backing plates for additional height requirements.
• Dies made with cavity pockets can accomodate individual inserts or type for marking part numbers or logos.

HOT STAMPING DIE MATERIAL OPTIONS

     STEEL

• Tool steel material that is machined, engraved, hardened and ground.
• Appropriate for long running applications.
• Although the most expensive alternative, it would pay for itself with reduced downtime.
• Can be engraved to fit contoured parts.

     BRASS

• Machine engraved.
• Similar properties to steel except about 25% less expensive.
• Better heat transfer than steel but not nearly as durable.

     COPPER

• Photo etched from artwork.
• Good application for ornate graphics since the etching process is faster than mechanical engraving.
• Heat transfer similar to brass.
• Durability similar to brass.
• A limiting factor is that they can only be etched .040" deep, although open areas can be machined deeper.

     MAGNESIUM

• Photo etched like copper.
• Magnesiom dies will transfer heat as well as copper or brass.
• It is the least expensive die material, but also the least durable metal.

           Three thicknesses of magnesium are available.

• 1/4" thick (.250" thick with .080" - .125" etched relief)
• 11 point (.156" thick with .060" - .080" etched relief)
• 16 gauge (.062" thick with .035" - .045" etched relief)