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    Prototyping Foam

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Prototyping Foam.
    The ideal material for bringing concepts to life. Rigid yet lightweight, these fine-grain urethane foams cut cleanly in all directions, with no knots to work around like with wood. They’re a popular choice for production tooling, architectural models, 3D topographical maps, and other designs where the details matter. Machine them using standard high-speed steel cutting tools or carve them by hand using common woodworking gear. The foam’s closed-cell structure absorbs no moisture and won’t deform when wet, so you can paint them, too.
    Off-White—Low-density foam is easy to carve by hand but leaves powdery dust when cut. High-density foam is best suited for CNC routers and milling machines. For a polished result without chipped corners, start with a rough cut that leaves 1-3mm of material and finish with hand tools.
    Light Pink—Our hardest, densest prototyping foam. It’s harder than some plastics, with greater compressive strength than sidewalk cement, but still ultra machinable and smooth to cut. Often used to craft aerospace prototypes as well as finished aircraft components, it’s ideal for lightweight designs where structural integrity is paramount.
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    Off-White
    1"24"48"6Durometer 8D-0.003" to 0.003"0" to 1/4"0" to 1/2"2453152T11000000
    1"24"48"10Durometer 16D-0.003" to 0.003"0" to 1/4"0" to 1/2"2453152T26000000
    1"24"48"20Durometer 36D-0.003" to 0.003"0" to 1/4"0" to 1/2"2453152T19000000
    2"24"48"6Durometer 8D-0.003" to 0.003"0" to 1/4"0" to 1/2"2453152T12000000
    2"24"48"10Durometer 16D-0.003" to 0.003"0" to 1/4"0" to 1/2"2453152T27000000
    2"24"48"20Durometer 36D-0.006" to 0.006"0" to 1/4"0" to 1/2"2453152T21000000
    3"24"48"6Durometer 8D-0.003" to 0.003"0" to 1/4"0" to 1/2"2453152T24000000
    3"24"48"10Durometer 16D-0.003" to 0.003"0" to 1/4"0" to 1/2"2453152T17000000
    3"24"48"20Durometer 36D-0.006" to 0.006"0" to 1/4"0" to 1/2"2453152T22000000
    4"24"48"6Durometer 8D-0.003" to 0.003"0" to 1/4"0" to 1/2"2453152T25000000
    4"24"48"10Durometer 16D-0.003" to 0.003"0" to 1/4"0" to 1/2"2453152T18000000
    4"24"48"20Durometer 36D-0.006" to 0.006"0" to 1/4"0" to 1/2"2453152T23000000
     
    Light Pink
    2"6"12"48Durometer 63D0" to 1/8"0" to 1/4"-1/8" to 1/8"24586595K1000000
    2"12"12"48Durometer 63D0" to 1/8"0" to 1/4"-1/8" to 1/8"24586595K11000000
    2"12"24"48Durometer 63D0" to 1/8"0" to 1/4"-1/8" to 1/8"24586595K12000000
    2"24"24"48Durometer 63D0" to 1/8"0" to 1/4"-1/8" to 1/8"24586595K13000000
    3"6"12"48Durometer 63D0" to 1/8"0" to 1/4"-1/8" to 1/8"24586595K2000000
    3"12"12"48Durometer 63D0" to 1/8"0" to 1/4"-1/8" to 1/8"24586595K21000000
    3"12"24"48Durometer 63D0" to 1/8"0" to 1/4"-1/8" to 1/8"24586595K22000000
    3"24"24"48Durometer 63D0" to 1/8"0" to 1/4"-1/8" to 1/8"24586595K2300000000
    4"6"12"48Durometer 63D0" to 1/8"0" to 1/4"-1/8" to 1/8"24586595K3000000
    4"12"12"48Durometer 63D0" to 1/8"0" to 1/4"-1/8" to 1/8"24586595K31000000
    4"12"24"48Durometer 63D0" to 1/8"0" to 1/4"-1/8" to 1/8"24586595K32000000
    4"24"24"48Durometer 63D0" to 1/8"0" to 1/4"-1/8" to 1/8"24586595K3300000000
    6"6"12"48Durometer 63D0" to 1/8"0" to 1/4"-1/8" to 1/8"24586595K4000000
    6"12"12"48Durometer 63D0" to 1/8"0" to 1/4"-1/8" to 1/8"24586595K41000000
    6"24"24"48Durometer 63D0" to 1/8"0" to 1/4"-1/8" to 1/8"24586595K4300000000
     

    Paperboard

    Image of ProductInUse. Use to create 3D models.. Front orientation. Paperboard.

    Use to create 3D models.

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paperboard. White.

    White

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Paperboard. Black.

    Black

    Also known as mat board and museum board, this paperboard is often used to mount pictures or build architectural models and prototypes. Made of 100% cotton, it's stronger than traditional cardstock and won't fray when it's cut.
    This paperboard is free of acid and lignin, chemicals that can damage paper and textiles. Plus, it’s made with fade-resistant pigment to prevent it from lightening or yellowing over time.
    1 Ply—1-ply paperboard is about as thick as a business card. It cuts more easily than 4-ply paperboard, so is a better choice for model-making projects or light duty mounting.
    4 Ply—4-ply paperboard is about as thick as a penny. Stronger and more durable than 1-ply paperboard, it’s suitable for mounting artwork, photographs, and other documents for a long time. Due to its thickness, cutting 4-ply paperboard may require several passes with a utility knife or paper cutter.
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    Black
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    132"40"0.013"CottonBlank13659N1100000———0
    432"40"0.061"CottonBlank13659N12000003659N13000000
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