TOOLING MATERIALSProduct family
PUFOAM, LBOARD and XFOAM are three distinct foam routes, each selected for a different combination of cell structure, surface finish, weight and machining need.
Engineering view / Foams and lightboards
Large models and lightweight tooling are often limited by handling, support and transport rather than geometry. A suitable foam or lightboard core reduces mass while preserving enough compression strength, dimensional stability and machinability for the next operation.
01 / CUSTOMER PROBLEM
Lightweight cores help teams move, support and assemble large models, moulds and buoyancy structures. The trade-off is that lower density usually demands more careful sealing, local reinforcement and surface protection.
02 / SELECTION LOGIC
Use lightweight routes for bulk and handling, finer-cell board routes where the surface is machined directly, and structural grades where compression and inserts control the design. Confirm the supplied grade instead of inferring performance from colour.
03 / PROCESS CHECKPOINTS
For large work, decide block layout, adhesive joints, lifting points, CNC datum, sealing, skin or backing structure and site assembly together. Foam, adhesive and coating must be trialed as one stack.
04 / RELEASE CHECK
For marine or floating wind applications, check closed-cell behaviour, water exposure, compression, bonding and transport handling with the actual geometry and assembly method.
Product data
Compare PUFOAM, LBOARD and XFOAM by the role of the core, surface finish and machining requirements. PUFOAM 300D is a grade within the PUFOAM series.
01 / PUFOAM
Lightweight PU foam
PUFOAM 300D is part of the same series. Choose a grade below to read its technical data.
02 / LBOARD
Fine-cell lightweight model foam
03 / XFOAM
Blue foam board
01 / PRODUCT FAMILY
Primarily used as model or mould cores, bulk substrates and large lightweight forms. Direct machining generally needs more sealing and repair because the cell structure is less fine.
02 / PRODUCT FAMILY
A light “model-board” route that can be machined directly for selected models and moulds. For lightweight automotive models, LBOARD grades in the 0.25–0.45 density range provide a direct-machining route; each grade is selected from its technical data.
03 / PRODUCT FAMILY
A separate blue-foam family for lightweight cores and pattern support; grade selection follows the required density and machining performance.
04 / PRODUCT FAMILY
Adhesive systems for bonding foam, skins and inserts within a stable model or tooling build.