
Group Rhodes Ltd
Tuff Brake Film
the original die protection film designed to eliminate press brake die witness marks.
To improve component quality, Rhodes Interform offersTuff Brake film, an innovative material which, when placed over a metal sheet, eliminates markings on sensitive materials. This includes press-brake die witness marks which can be caused by the lower die when used for bending stainless steel, aluminium, sheet metal and pre-painted metals.
Known for its longevity, the many benefits of Tuff Brake include:
Marking is virtually eliminated
Second operations are avoided
Better ultimate paint finish
Dies are protected
Production costs reduced
Increased profitability
High Performance Products for the Metal Forming Industry
Tuff Brake Film can be used many times before there is a need to form fresh material, therefore maximising cost effectiveness.
Tuff Brake has become the ideal solution for many customers, helping them reduce production costs while increasing productivity.
Steve Eastwood, Sales Estimator for Rhodes Interform, explains: “Metal manufacturing companies are recognising how Tuff Brake Film can help them to reduce production costs, whilst increasing productivity. It protects the work piece and dies, and means that labour is saved, therefore second operations are avoided. Ultimately, the end result is a better paint finish".
Size Availability
This tough, handy protective film can be cut to size and is available in .015″ & .030″ thicknesses, with bespoke sizes also being available.

Other products & services

Superplastic Forming (SPF) and Diffusion Bonding Presses
Rhodes Interform is a market leader in the development of commercially available automatic Superplastic forming presses.

Composite Forming
Rhodes Interform has over 90 years’ experience and expertise in manufacturing Composite Forming Presses.

Hydraulic Presses
We design, manufacture & install a range of specialised modern Hydraulic press machinery to meet bespoke applications.

Mechanical Presses
Innovative, award winning and cost-effective Mechanical Presses for the international market place.

Hot Forging Line & Bending Presses
We designed, built, installed, & commissioned a dedicated hot-forging production line for bending forklift truck forks.

Minting Presses
HME Minting range includes K-Series & HME Coinmaster 4™ coining presses, designed for coinage for circulation production

Coil Processing Units & Process Lines
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Service & Maintenance & Spare Parts
Rhodes Interform can provide modern versions of your legacy machines, as well as support, service and spare parts