Enhanced Durability, Faster Processing: RAKU® TOOL WB-1258 for the Foundry Industry
RAMPF Group, Inc. is presenting its highly durable and wear-resistant polyurethane board, RAKU® TOOL WB-1258, at Cast Expo 2025 in Atlanta, GA, from April 12 to 15 – Booth 2629. Designed specifically for core boxes and patterns, this advanced material delivers unmatched longevity and efficiency.
Key Facts
- RAMPF’s polyurethane board RAKU® TOOL WB-1258 offers outstanding abrasion resistance, delivering over 100,000 replications.
- The cost-effective system reduces machining times by up to 50 percent compared to standard products.
- A further highlight at Cast Expo: RAMPF’s high-performance polyurethane board RAKU® TOOL WB-1223 for foundry patterns, hammer tools, and checking fixtures for metal parts.
RAKU® TOOL WB-1258 – Unmatched abrasion resistance
RAKU® TOOL WB-1258 surpasses conventional plastics used in pattern and mold making. Developed in collaboration with leading foundries worldwide, this polyurethane board offers outstanding abrasion resistance, delivering over 100,000 replications while reducing machining times by up to 50 percent compared to standard products.
Key features of RAKU® TOOL WB-1258:
- Exceptional dimensional accuracy and stability
- Uniform surface quality
- Superior impact and edge strength
- Excellent chemical resistance with zero swelling
- Minimal sand adhesion
Main advantages of RAKU® TOOL WB-1258:
- Efficient production – Direct milling from CAD data for precise, high-speed manufacturing
- User-friendly processing – Simple modifications and adjustments, limited handling of liquids
- Cost-effective – More than 80 percent cost reduction compared to steel
- Lightweight – Easy handling and transport
- Sustainable – Includes recycled polyol derived from recycled PET bottle flakes
RAKU® TOOL WB-1223 – Highly versatile and cost effective
A further highlight at this year’s Cast Expo is RAKU® TOOL WB-1223, a highly versatile and durable tooling board widely used across industries for applications such foundry patterns, hammer tools, and checking fixtures for metal parts. The easy-to-machine polyurethane board offers outstanding abrasion and impact resistance as well as excellent dimensional stability.