Videos

Cutting rubber specimens for ASTM D412 requires a cutting die and an arbor press. The die is mounted inside the press and the arm is used to create mechanical leverage and downward f...

The 100kN Air Hydraulic Press is used to cut ASTM and ISO standardized samples for tensile testing. The press includes a pneumatic over hydraulic foot jack to convert pneumatic pressure to hydrauli...

This quick video shows how to use an ASTM cutting die on a UTM or tensile tester in compression mode. The top cutting die is specifically machined to the exact specifications of the ...

The Hardened Steel die is designed to be used in larger presses. The reinforced design allows it to cut plastic and hard rubber samples from 0-5mm thick.

The Ribbon Steel die can be used fo...

The Die Sharpening Tool from Universal Grip is the ideal solution for sharpening ASTM & ISO cutting dies. First, disassemble the die, and then simply run the tool over the cuttin...

This quick video demonstrates an 8kN Arbor Press which is being used to cut thin metal sheet of copper foil for ASTM E345. The cutting die is counter mounted with a nylon plate. The ...