The name of rubber pad forming is also called as Guerin Process. Rubber pad forming (RPF) is a metalworking process where sheet metal is pressed between a die and a rubber block, made of polyurethane.
Under pressure the rubber and sheet metal are driven into the die and conform to its shape, forming the part
The rubber pads can have a general purpose shape, like a membrane. Alternatively they can be machined in the shape of die or punch.
Rubber pad forming has been used in production lines for many years. Up to 60% of all sheet metal parts in the aerospace industry are fabricated using this process.
The most relevant applications are indeed in the aerospace field.It is frequently used in prototyping shops and for the production of kitchenware.
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