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Precision, strength & durability Sandvik diecutting products

Sandvik Materials Technology, Manor Way, Halesowen, West Midlands, UK. B62 8QZ

Email: [email protected] Tel +44 (0) 121 504 5300 Fax +44 (0) 121 504 5310 www.smt.sandvik.com/diecutting

Sandvik product names

Out with the old, in with the newIn order to make product selection quick and easy we have introduced a more descriptive set of product names which also identify the hardness of the rules. This is further enhanced with the new hardness colour coding.

On the reverse of this fold out page we list the old product name and the equivalent new product name for ease of reference.

Hardness colour coding

SOFT 340 HV

MEDIUM 380 HV

HARD 400 HV

EXTRA HARD 440/450 HV

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“Endless possibilities”

“Proud to be the first to introduce edge hardened cutting rules”

Sandvik diecutting solutions Creating value for customers

Sandvik is a world-leading manufacturer and distributor of flat bed diecutting rules and technologies. By implementing the best and most value-effective solutions for handling new materials and substrates, Sandvik helps diemakers and converters improve their processes in difficult applications.

As a global organization, Sandvik draws on more than 40 years of diecutting industry experience, collaboration and extensive material knowledge. Its experts are continually developing new products and working methods to meet the changing needs of the world’s diemakers.

Sandvik is both a manufacturer and a trusted partner to its customers. Its renowned research, development and technical capabilities include state of the art manufacturing facilities. The company’s unrivalled materials knowledge and ongoing devotion to quality are spread throughout its worldwide distribution network across more than 70 countries and territories.

Quality managementSandvik has quality management systems approved by internationally recognized organizations. We hold, for example, the ASME Quality System Certificates as a Material Organization, approvals to ISO 9001:2008, ISO 17025:2005 and PED 97/23/EC. We also have product and/or shop approvals from bodies such as TÜV, JIS, DNV and Lloyd’s Register.

Environmental awareness, health and safety are also integral to Sandvik’s operations and activities. We hold ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 approvals.

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Precision, strength & durability A rule for every application

Sandvik understands that its customers want to create the utmost value in their cutting process whilst maintaining a good quality finish. In order to achieve this, it is vital to select the correct and best quality rule for any given application.

This is where Sandvik’s considerable materials knowledge comes into play. Its experts can help attain the highest levels of rule hardness with excellent bendability, advising on key factors like body and edge hardness, height, point size, bevel type and edge angle. Sandvik customers can feel especially confident, and avoid complications, when running more complex materials like laminated solid board, cigarette packs, plastics, LCD screens, gaskets or electronic media.

The extensive Sandvik diecutting product program offers rules with precision, strength and durability suited to any application; like Dieflex Platinum with an edge coating that’s twice as hard as the nearest competitor product. With the right rule, customers can focus on their important goals like productivity, make-ready and delivery times, freeing up machine capacity, and lifecycle cost savings.

“Greater value, better finishes and a longer cutting life”

REQUIREMENTS APPLICATIONS

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ApplicationsThis easy to use guide shows Sandvik diecutting products recommended for use in general applications. Simply look across the horizontal row headings to select your desired requirements or applications, and then browse the vertical rows to find the appropriate Sandvik diecutting rule(s) for your needs.

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REDUCEANGEL

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INCREASEDDIE LIFE

TIME

REDUCECUTTINGPRESSURE

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SOLID BOARD

CIGARETTE PACKS

LAMINATED CIGARETTE

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GREETING CARDS

CORRUGATEDBOARD

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PLASTICS ELECTRONICS GASKETS

PE, PVC,PP

PET VACUUMFORMED

LAYEREDMATERIAL,

LABELS (PAPER & PLASTIC)

FILMPROTECTED

DIEFLEXTM PLATINUM (PT) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

DIEFLEXULTRA COATED (ULT)

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

DIEFLEXRAZOR (RA) ✔ ✔ ✔

DIEFLEXBRITE (BR) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

DIEFLEX FINE GROUND (FG)

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

DIEFLEX FINE GROUND HIGH RULE (FG HR)

✔

DIEFLEX FINE GROUNDDEEP EDGE HARDENED (FG DEH)

✔

EVOFLEXTM SELF LEVELLING (SL)

✔

DIEFLEX ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

DIEFLEXDEEP EDGE HARDENED (DEH)

✔✔

DIEFLEXHIGH RULE (HR)

✔

SANDVIKNON EDGEHARDENED (NEH)

✔ ✔

For detailed information on Sandvik’s product range and edge finish options see pages 8-13.

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For any materials not listed, or for further enquiries, please contact Sandvik for advice.


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Edge configurationsSandvik cutting rules are available in four distinct edge configurations. These include: Center Bevel (CB), Long Center Bevel (LCB), Side Bevel (SB) and Long Side Bevel (LSB).

Long Side Bevel LSB

Center Bevel CB

Long Center Bevel LCB

Side Bevel SB

Premium featuresFine Ground (FG) Combines a very sharp edge with smooth bright bevel appearance for a good level of bendability. This fine ground product also has the same narrow height tolerances as the shaved edge DieflexTM products.

Brite (BR) A polished ground edge rule. Brite has an extremely sharp and polished cutting edge with excellent bending performance, allowing clean cutting at lower pressures. It also has the same narrow height tolerances as the shaved edge Dieflex products.

Razor (RA) A polished ground edge rule. Razor has an extremely sharp and polished cutting edge with deep edge hardening and an extra hard stable body. This combination means it is possible to produce an extreme 30˚ bevel.

Deep Edge Hardened (DEH) Cutting life is further improved by extra deep and well controlled hardening on the rule tip. A hard, stable body, with a decarburized surface for a good level of bendability and consistency.

Platinum (PT) A unique hard surface coating on an extremely sharp edge complete with a smooth bevel surface, reduces coefficient of friction whilst maintaining Dieflex enhanced bendability and extremely long cutting life.

Ultra Coated (ULT) A smooth and thin anti-friction coating is applied on the rule bevel and edge to enable diecutting at lower pressures, whilst at the same time reducing dust/angel hair.

Self Levelling (SL) A unique softened back edge profile that allows the rule to adapt to high and low spots in the press, reducing patch up time and increasing productivity.

Taper Back (TB) The taper back edge eliminates bulging or height variations of the rule, which can occur when bending, reducing make-ready times. It also eases dieboard insertion.

Technical specificationsSandvik diecutting rules are manufactured to an exacting standard and within tight tolerances throughout the product range.

PRODUCT TOLERANCES

Height tolerance ±0.020 mm*

Straightness Max 0.10 mm/0.5 m length*

Camber/Dish Max 0.10% of height

Coil set Max 5 mm/1 m length

Twist Max 0.5 mm/1 m length

THICKNESS TOLERANCES

Thickness (mm) Thickness (pt) Thickness tolerance (mm)

0.45 1.3 ±0.012

0.53 1.5 ±0.014

0.71 2 ±0.015

0.9 2.5 ±0.018

1.05 3 ±0.020

1.42 4 ±0.028*Dieflex HR

Height tolerance - <35 mm high = ±0.020 mm,

>35 mm high = ±0.030 mm

Straightness tolerance - Max 0.12 mm/0.5 m length

Twist Maximum 0.5 mm in 1 m lengths.

StraightnessDeviation from a straight line – peak height maximum ±0.10 mm in 0.5 m lengths.

Camber or dishMaximum unflatness 0.10% of the height.

Coil set Deviation from straight line – maximum peak height 5 mm/1 m for cut length and 10 mm/1 m for coils.

Sandvik specifications for the most common types of unflatness encountered include:

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1.5 pt - - 30˚ - - - - - 60˚ - - - - 90˚ - - - -

2 pt 40˚ 20˚ 30˚ 80˚ 90˚ 80˚ 60˚ 50˚ 60˚ 80˚ 80˚ 90˚ 90˚ 90˚ 30˚ 30˚ 30˚ 100˚

3 pt 80˚ 80˚ - 90˚ 90˚ 90˚ 80˚ 80˚ - 90˚ 90˚ 90˚ 90˚ - 80˚ 80˚ 80˚ 100˚

4 pt - 80˚ - 90˚ - 90˚ - 80˚ - - 90˚ - - - - - - 100˚ **R=Radius. 1.5 pt, 2 pt, 3 pt: R=0.35 mm 4 pt: R=1.0 mm

SOFT 340 HV

MEDIUM 380 HV

HARD 400 HV


HA

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The body hardness of Sandvik diecutting rules can be easily identified using our hardness colour code system (right, and as illustrated in the tables on pages 10–13).

A body and edge hardness (HV to HRC) conversion table can also be found on Page 13, bottom right.

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Shaved edge rules Smooth, shaved edge cutting rules incorporate good bendability, high wear resistance and outstanding performance for general diecutting applications. The rules undergo close inspection of edge position, shape and sharpness to ensure the market leading brand quality of Sandvik Dieflex™ is exclusively maintained.

Edge hardened

DIEFLEXTM

Body hardness 340 HV 380 HV 400 HV

Edge hardness 640 HV

Height 20 mm > 25 mm

Point 1.5, 2, 3, 4

Bevel type Center bevel / Long center bevel

Edge angle 42° / 52°

Decarburized surface

DieflexTM

Dieflex is the original edge hardened cutting rule for optimum wear resistance. Its hard, stable body and decarburized surface gives excellent bendability and is suitable for diecutting common substrates including solid board and corrugated board.

Deep edge hardened

DIEFLEXTM DEH

Body hardness 400 HV



Point 2, 3




DieflexTM Deep Edge Hardened (DEH)An extra deep hardened rule tip further improves longevity of cutting life. Its hard, stable body and decarburized surface gives a good level of bendability and is suitable for diecutting tough abrasive materials.

Edge hardened

DIEFLEXTM HR




Point 2, 3, 4




DieflexTM High Rule (HR)Dieflex High Rule is an original edge hardened cutting rule for optimum wear resistance. Its hard, stable body and decarburized surface gives a good level of bendability. It is suitable for deep and clean diecutting of plastic (PE, PVC, PP, PET) and vacuum formed packaging.

SANDVIK NEH

Body hardness 400 HV 440 HV

Height 23.80 mm

Point 2, 3




Sandvik Non Edge Hardened (NEH)A hard body gives good stability whilst surface decarburization allows the bendability of a softer rule. Suitable for short to medium diecutting runs of all commonly used substrates, solid board and corrugated board.

SANDVIK CR



Point 2, 3, 4

Edge profile Round

Hard Body

Sandvik Creasing Rule (CR)The controlled ‘round’ profile of Sandvik’s hard creasing rule eliminates board cracking caused by ‘shoulders’ in rules with flatter profiles. Controlled manufacturing ensures compatibility with all Sandvik cutting rules.

EvoflexTM - Self Levelling (SL)A unique softened back edge profile allows the rule to adapt to high and low spots in the press, reducing patch up time. An evolution of Dieflex original edge hardened cutting rule. Suitable for diecutting common substrates including solid board and corrugated board.

EVOFLEXTM




Point 2, 3



Edge hardened


Soft back edge

Ground edge rules An extremely sharp edge facilitating less cutting pressure. Produced by a closely controlled, automated edge grinding process that achieves narrow height tolerances, the rules retain good bendability. Suitable for diecutting plastics, electronics and tough materials.

Edge hardened

DIEFLEXTM FG

Body hardness 340 HV 380 HV 400 HV



Point 1.5, 2, 3, 4

Bevel type Center bevel / Long center bevel / Side bevel / Long side bevel



DieflexTM Fine Ground (FG)A sharp edge with a smooth bright bevel appearance, Dieflex Fine Ground is available in a range of body hardness options to cover all bending and stability requirements. Suitable for diecutting tough materials such as plastic laminated board, plastics (PE, PVC, PP, PET) and many electronic components.

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SANDVIK CR (SPECIAL PROFILE)



Point 2/1, 2/1.5, 3/2, 3/2.5

Edge profile Special profile

Hard Body


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Coated edge rules Dieflex coated edge rules combine a unique surface coating on an extremely sharp edge. They feature a smooth, level surface in order to reduce the coefficient of friction whilst maintaining the outstanding bendability of Dieflex rules. The cutting edge remains sharper for longer making the rules ideal for long, difficult runs. A coated edge also gives easier penetration of the substrate and reduces dust/angel hair.

Edge hardened

DIEFLEXTM FG HR




Point 2, 3, 4

Bevel type Center bevel / Long center bevel / Side bevel / Long side bevel



DieflexTM Fine Ground High Rule (FG HR)Sharing the characteristics of Dieflex FG, Dieflex FG HR is suitable for deep and clean diecutting of plastic (PE, PVC, PP, PET) and vacuum formed packaging.

Polished edge rulesDieflex polished edge rules, distinguished by their bright, mirror-like and extremely sharp cutting edge, are suited for use with the most demanding of materials such as electronic components. The extremely smooth edge rules incorporate good bendability, reduced friction during cutting whilst keeping dust to a minimum.

Deep edge hardened

DIEFLEXTM RA




Point 1.5, 2




DieflexTM Razor (RA)Dieflex Razor has an extremely sharp, 30°, polished cutting edge with deep edge hardening and an extra hard stable body. This rule is suitable for heavy duty diecutting of plastic laminated board, plastics (PE, PVC, PP, PET), electronic components and optical materials.

Edge hardened

DIEFLEXTM BR




Point 2, 3




DieflexTM Brite (BR)Dieflex Brite combines an extremely sharp polished cutting edge with excellent bendability. A sharp, smooth bevel allows clean diecutting at lower pressures. Suitable for heavy duty diecutting of plastic laminated board, plastics (PE, PVC, PP, PET) and many electronic components.

DieflexTM Platinum (PT)A unique surface coating gives a combination of an extremely hard edge and smooth bevel surface to reduce coefficient of friction whilst maintaining typical Dieflex bendability. Dieflex Platinum is suitable for long diecutting runs on cigarette packaging and pharmaceutical packaging. It can also be utilized for diecutting tough materials such as abrasives, plastic laminated board and metalized polyester.

Edge hardened

DIEFLEXTM PT


Edge hardness 4000 HV - 5000 HV


Point 2, 3




Deep edge hardened

DIEFLEXTM FG DEH




Point 2, 3,




DieflexTM Fine Ground Deep Edge Hardened (FG DEH)This product has very similar characteristics to Dieflex Fine Ground (FG) with deeper edge hardening. It is particularly well suited to cutting very tough, layered electronic materials.

DieflexTM Ultra Coated (ULT)The inclusion of a smooth, thin coating on the rule bevel is designed to reduce friction. This allows diecutting at lower pressures and reduces dust/angel hair. Dieflex Ultra is suitable for diecutting recycled solid board, plastic laminated board and corrugated board where fibres are much shorter and have a tendency to break up (dusting) when diecutting with standard rules.

BODY HARDNESS HV

BODY HARDNESS HRC

340 35

380 39

400 41

440 44

450 45

EDGE HARDNESS HV

EDGE HARDNESS HRC

640 57

680 59

700 60

Body and edge hardnessThe extensive Sandvik product range can satisfy diverse requirements for combinations of body hardness or edge hardness for optimal cutting performance. The below conversion table shows body hardness and edge hardness values of Sandvik diecutting rules in accordance with the Vickers (HV) hardness test, alongside their equivalent Rockwell C (HRC) test values.

Edge hardened

DIEFLEXTM ULT




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Sandvik product names

Old product name New product name

Shaved edge rulesDieflex Evo EvoflexTM Self Levelling (SL)Dieflex Superbend DieflexTM 340 Dieflex Dieflex 340/380Dieflex Hard Dieflex 400DieHard 700XD Dieflex 400 Deep Edge Hardened (DEH)Dieflex Hard High Dieflex 400 High Rule (HR)Conventional Sandvik 400 Non Edge Hardened (NEH)Vertex Sandvik 440 Non Edge Hardened (NEH)MR Sandvik 400 Creasing Rule (CR) Ground edge rulesDieflex Superbend G12 Dieflex 340 Fine Ground (FG)Dieflex G12 Dieflex 340/380 Fine Ground (FG)Dieflex Hard G12 Dieflex 400 Fine Ground (FG)Dieflex Hard High G12 Dieflex 400 Fine Ground High Rule (FG HR)DieHard 700XD G12 Dieflex 400 Fine Ground Deep Edge Hardened (FG DEH)DieHard Xtreme Dieflex 450 Fine Ground Deep Edge Hardened (FG DEH) Polished edge rulesDieHard Razor Dieflex 450 Razor (RA)Dieflex Brite Dieflex 340/380 Brite (BR) Coated edge rulesDieflex Platinum Dieflex 340/380 Platinum (PT)Dieflex Ultra Dieflex 340/380 Ultra Coated (ULT)

Sandvik Materials Technology, Manor Way, Halesowen, West Midlands, UK. B62 8QZ

Email: [email protected] Tel +44 (0) 121 504 5300 Fax +44 (0) 121 504 5310 www.smt.sandvik.com/diecutting

Sandvik product codesLabeling on Sandvik diecutting products identify the particular rule by the following parameters: product family, body hardness, height, thickness, bevel type, edge angle, supply format and premium features. Interpretation of the product code is given below.

PackagingSandvik diecutting and creasing rules are packed in distinctive straight packs or coil packs for ease of use and for safe and secure transit. Colour key end labels facilitate ease of identification and enhanced stock control.

THICKNESS/HEIGHT MM

0.45/0.53 MM 2 PT 0.9 MM 3 PT 4 PT

PACK QUANTITIES (METERS)

COILS LENGTHS COILS LENGTHS COILS LENGTHS COILS LENGTHS COILS LENGTHS

‹=23.80 100 125 100 100 75 75 50 60 50 50

30 - - 100 72 - - 50 50 50 36

31.75 - - 100 72 - - 50 50 50 36

32.00 - - 100 - - - 50 - 50 -

38.10 - - 100 72 - - 50 50 50 36

40 - - 100 72 - - 50 50 50 36

50 - - 100 72 - - 50 50 50 36

60 - - - - - - 30 25 30 18

70 - - - - - - 30 25 30 18

80 - - - - - - 30 25 25 18

100 - - - - - - 30 25 20 18

Anti-clockwise wound

Clockwisewound

Straight packContaining 1 meter cut length rules, the straight packs have a tear cap allowing ease of access to the rules, while providing safe rule storage.

Coil packNon-dispensing coil packs contain rules in either anti-clockwise wound or clockwise wound formats to ideally suit individual types of automated processing and bending machines. Understanding our product codes:

Zone 1 - Product family C = Crease D = Dieflex E = Evoflex S = Sandvik Zone 2 - Body hardness (HV) 340, 380, 400, 440, 450

Zone 3 - Height (MM)

Zone 4 - Thickness (PT) 1.5 2 3 4

Zone 5 - Bevel type CB = Center Bevel LCB = Long Center Bevel SB = Side Bevel LSB = Long Side Bevel

Zone 6 - Edge angle 30˚, 42˚, 52˚

Coils (Non-dispensing)

500 mm

34 mm (standard)

Lengths

1025 mm

40 mm

115 mm

Zone 7 - Supply format L = Lengths 1 m CW = Clockwise Coils AC = Anti-clockwise Coils

Zone 8 - Premium features BR = Brite DEH = Deep Edge Hardened F = Fine Ground HR = High Rule NEH = Non Edge Hardened PT = Platinum RA = Razor SL = Self Levelling TB = Taper Back ULT = Ultra Coated

Colour keyed end pack labels relate to the body hardness of the rules as shown below:

SOFT 340 HV

MEDIUM 380 HV

HARD 400 HV


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Pack quantitiesPack quantities in meters for either coils or straight lengths are given in the table below.

D 3 8 0 2 3 8 0 - 2 C B 4 2 A C U L T

Zone 1

Zone 2

Zone3

Zone4

Zone5

Zone6

Zone7

Zone8

DIEFLEX 380

HARDNESS: 380HEIGHT: 2380THICKNESS: 2BEVEL: CBANGLE: 42FORM: ANTI-CLOCKWISEPREMIUM FEATURE: ULTRA COATED

D3802380-2CB42ACULT 100 M 13 - 17

DIEFLEX 380

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