b'1227 Ready:0476 GPB Catalog8/2/113:01 PMPage 10AluminumDie SetsAluminum Die Sets, Plates,Ram and Mold PlatesAdvantages of Aluminum : One-third the weight of steel Faster and easier setupFour Post - Type 4PLess wear and tear on the machine (clutch, brake, ram, .) Easy machinability means 20-35% increased feed rates Uses existing conventional cuttings tools Draws heat away from tooling, then dissipates heat quickly Rust free, least susceptible to elementsBack Post - Type 2BImpervious to typical (water soluble) die lubes Non-magnetic - good environment for in-die sensing Stress relieved in the process - a stable materialbefore/after machining Easily recyclableNote: It is recommended to nish heavy (point pressures) machining beforegrinding for best results. We do not recommend using steel and aluminumCenter Post - Type 2C plates in a die set combination.* (btu/ft/hr/ft 2 /F) - 6** average coefcient (x 10 /in./F)*** (x 10 6 lbs./in. 2 ) 9'