TOOLING MATERIALSApplication / Automotive
An automotive master model provides a rigid, inspectable reference for body surfaces, tooling development and dimensional checks. Choose its construction by size, surface quality, accuracy, handling and the next manufacturing step.
Engineering requirements
01 / CNC MACHINING
Model boards form a stable, machinable blank. Plan joints and adhesive cure before machining, then inspect the finished surface and reference features. PUBOARD model grades and suitable LBOARD grades serve different density and surface requirements.
02 / SURFACE BUILD-UP
A lightweight substrate and supported working layer reduce the volume of dense model material. EPMOLD EP65 / EP72 machine-applied paste, or the appropriate hand-applied paste, provides the machining allowance.
03 / NEAR-NET BLANK
A cast blank follows the part envelope before finishing. PUBLOCK precision-cast materials can reduce the number of board joints; the casting process and thermal stability must be validated before machining.
04 / DESIGN REVIEW
An industrial-clay model is used for sculpting and iterative surface development. It has a different working layer and workflow from a rigid master model.