The Specimen Die Cutter or dumbbell die cutter is a precision-machined cutting tool used to prepare standardized dumbbell-shaped specimens for tensile testing of rubber, plastic, and elastomer materials. Designed to work with digital or manual die cutting machines, it ensures accurate sample dimensions that comply with international test standards.
✨ Key Features
- High-precision CNC-machined edges for clean, burr-free cuts
- Hardened tool steel construction for extended durability
- Compatible with various die cutter presses (digital or manual)
- Available in multiple standard sizes (ISO, ASTM, EN)
- Ensures uniform specimen geometry for repeatable test results
📏 Standard Types
| Standard | Specimen Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 37 | Type 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 | For vulcanized rubber and elastomers |
| ASTM D412 | Die C / Die D | For rubber tensile test specimens |
| ISO 527 | Type 1A / 1B | For plastic tensile tests |
*Also available in other standards. Please contact us for more information
🛠️ Technical Details
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | High-speed tool steel (HSS) or stainless steel |
| Hardness | HRC 58–62 |
| Finish | Mirror-polished cutting edge |
| Cutting Thickness | Up to 10 mm |
| Compatible Machine | Digital or manual die cutter press |
| Maintenance | Periodic re-sharpening recommended |
📦 What’s Included
- 1 × Specimen die cutter (as per selected standard)
- Protective storage box
- Certificate of conformance (optional)
🧪 Applications
- Rubber and elastomer testing
- Plastic and polymer tensile testing
- Material QC and R&D laboratories
