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DIN 53515 Cutting Die – Graves Angle Tear Specimen with Incision
Graves angle tear specimen with incision · Tear specimen — built to DIN 53515. Hardened steel or economical ribbon steel.
Brand: Universal Grip | Model: UGC-CDH-DIN53515 / UGC-CDR-DIN53515 | ● Made to order
Cuts the DIN 53515 graves Angle Tear Specimen with Incision profile: 102 mm overall length
Two styles: hardened steel for 0–5 mm, ribbon steel for 0–3 mm
Integral ejector (hardened) or foam pad (ribbon) pushes each specimen free
Fits manual, pneumatic and hydraulic sample-cutting presses
Free test cuts on your material before you order
Custom profiles, multi-cavity dies and nick/notch features on request
Downloads: Ribbon Steel Die Data Sheet (PDF)
Standards: DIN 53515 · ASTM D624
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Precision cutting die for DIN 53515 graves Angle Tear Specimen with Incision specimens
This Universal Grip die cuts the graves angle tear specimen with incision (tear specimen) defined in DIN 53515: Testing of rubber and elastomers - Tear test using the angle test piece (Graves) with incision. DIN 53515 determined the tear resistance of rubber and plastics with the Graves right-angle test piece, where stress concentrates at the 90° notch to start and propagate a tear. It is technically related to ISO 34-1 angle method and ASTM D624 Die C / ASTM D1004.
We make it in two styles so the die suits the material you cut. The one-piece hardened steel die is machined from a single piece of steel and holds its edge on rigid & semi-rigid plastics, filled compounds, rubber, sheet & film from 0 to 5 mm thick. The ribbon steel (steel-rule) die uses a precision-bent hardened rule in a laser-cut plywood base with a foam ejection pad, an economical choice for rubber, elastomers, TPE, foams, soft plastics & films up to 3 mm. Both cut the same DIN 53515 profile.
DIN 53515 specimen dimensions
The die is cut to the nominal profile in DIN 53515: overall length 102 mm, width 19 mm, notch angle 90°, ligament width at notch 12.7 mm, incision Optional nick at apex of angle and recommended thickness 2.0 ± 0.2 mm. Always check your current edition of the standard for tolerances and the test procedure.
Where it is used
Typical uses for DIN 53515 specimens include vulcanised rubber compounds, thermoplastic elastomers, plastic film and sheet and seal and gasket materials.
Cutting specimens with the die
Most labs run it on a manual arbor press, but it also fits pneumatic and hydraulic sample-cutting presses, and with an adapter it can cut specimens directly on a universal testing machine. Tell us your press make and model and we will match the mounting. Send us a sample of your material and we will make test cuts free of charge, so you can confirm the edge quality before you order. Hardened dies can be re-sharpened with our die sharpening tool.
DIN 53515 Cutting Die Specifications
STANDARD
DIN 53515
SPECIMEN
Graves angle tear specimen with incision
SPECIMEN TYPE
Tear specimen
OVERALL LENGTH
102 mm
WIDTH
19 mm
NOTCH ANGLE
90°
LIGAMENT WIDTH AT NOTCH
12.7 mm
INCISION
Optional nick at apex of angle
RECOMMENDED THICKNESS
2.0 ± 0.2 mm
HARDENED STEEL DIE
One-piece machined steel, 0–5 mm material, integral ejector plate
RIBBON STEEL DIE
Steel rule in plywood base, 0–3 mm material, foam ejection pad
PRESS COMPATIBILITY
Manual, pneumatic & hydraulic sample-cutting presses
PART NUMBERS
UGC-CDH-DIN53515 (hardened) · UGC-CDR-DIN53515 (ribbon)
Models & Options
Hardened Steel Cutting Die — One-piece machined, hardened and precision-finished; rigid & semi-rigid plastics, filled compounds, rubber, sheet & film; 0–5 mm; integral ejector plate; re-sharpenable (UGC-CDH-DIN53515)
Ribbon Steel Cutting Die — Precision-bent hardened steel rule in a laser-cut plywood base with closed-cell foam ejection pad; rubber, elastomers, TPE, foams, soft plastics & films; 0–3 mm; economical, fast turnaround (UGC-CDR-DIN53515)
Press mounting — Matched to your press make and model, or an adapter for your universal testing machine (Specify at order)
Custom features — Custom profiles, multi-cavity dies and nick/notch features on request (Custom)
What's Included
DIN 53515 cutting die in your chosen style (hardened or ribbon steel)
Specimen ejection: integral ejector plate (hardened) or foam ejection pad (ribbon)
Mounting to suit your press — tell us the make and model
Data sheet with the nominal profile dimensions
Supported Test Standards
DIN 53515 — Testing of rubber and elastomers - Tear test using the angle test piece (Graves) with incision
ASTM D624 — Related standard: tear strength of rubber, including the Die C angle specimen
Compatible Grips & Fixtures
Arbor press — Benchtop press for cutting graves Angle Tear Specimen with Incision specimens with this die
Sample die press — Specimen-preparation presses and tools
Pneumatic grips — Constant clamping force for rubber dumbbells and tear specimens
Roller grips — Self-tightening eccentric roller grips for elastomers
Die sharpening tool — Restore the cutting edge of a hardened steel die
Elastomer testing — Grips, fixtures and dies for rubber and TPE testing
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DIN 53515 Cutting Die FAQ
What is the DIN 53515 test used for?
DIN 53515 determined the tear resistance of rubber and plastics with the Graves right-angle test piece, where stress concentrates at the 90° notch to start and propagate a tear. It is technically related to ISO 34-1 angle method and ASTM D624 Die C / ASTM D1004.
What are the DIN 53515 specimen dimensions?
The die cuts the nominal DIN 53515 profile: overall length 102 mm, width 19 mm, notch angle 90°, ligament width at notch 12.7 mm, incision Optional nick at apex of angle and recommended thickness 2.0 ± 0.2 mm. These values come from the standard; check your current edition for tolerances.
Hardened steel or ribbon steel: which DIN 53515 die should I choose?
For most rubber and TPE sheet around 2 mm thick, the ribbon steel die is the economical choice. Choose hardened steel for filled or harder compounds, sheet up to 5 mm, or high daily volumes, since it lasts longer and can be re-sharpened.
Which press do I need for the DIN 53515 die?
The die fits manual, pneumatic and hydraulic sample-cutting presses. On our arbor press it mounts with a lateral screw, and an adapter lets it run on a universal testing machine. Tell us your press make and model and we will match the mounting.
Can you make test cuts on my material?
Yes. Send us a sample of your sheet and we will make test cuts free of charge, so you can see the edge quality and confirm the right die style before you order.
Can you make a custom or multi-cavity DIN 53515 die?
Yes. We make custom profiles, multi-cavity dies and nick or notch features on request. Send the drawing or standard, your material and thickness, and your press model.