Learn the most common causes of paint leakage and what to do about them when it comes to using masking caps during powder coating, ecoating, and finishing
Learn which masking methods work best for splined shafts, from vented silicone caps to custom molded masks, and how Echo Engineering solves common design challenges.
Learn essential tips for masking grounding points during powder coating, e-coating, plating, and anodizing to prevent coating related defects.
When masking brake calipers and brackets, you're protecting surfaces that are essential for proper brake function and safety. The primary areas that require masking are the brake caliper bores, the banjo bolt port, bleeder ports, mounting ears/surfaces, and the caliper brackets. In this post, we take you through our list of masking solutions specific to each one.
Learn how to properly mask electronic enclosures during powder coating, painting, or plating to protect grounding points, threads, and mating surfaces.
Learn about how to avoid costly tariffs and supply chain risks by transferring your injection molding tools to domestic molding facilities. This will help you shorten lead times, improve stability, and control costs with domestic production.
Compare glass-filled nylon vs. polypropylene for injection molded connectors. Learn key differences in strength, cost, heat, and EV applications.
Discover how adhesive foam die-cut gaskets are made, from material selection and lamination to die-cutting and slitting. Learn the full process behind precision foam gasket manufacturing.
When it comes to e-coating, one of the common, costly defects we see comes from masking-related paint leakage. Whether you're using caps, plugs, tapes, or custom masking, leakage can compromise coating quality, increase rework time, and ultimately affect product performance and appearance.
At Echo Engineering, we work directly with manufacturers to identify leakage issues and design optimized solutions. In this post, we take you through several key factors we consider when helping customers prevent masking failures during e-coating operations.
When it comes to custom molded masking solutions for powder coating and e-coating, not all silicone is created equal. Depending on your application’s temperature, flexibility needs, or even conductivity requirements, choosing the right type of silicone can make or break your process efficiency.
At Echo Engineering, we work with several types of silicone materials to engineer parts that meet specific performance demands. Here’s a breakdown of the 6 most common types of silicone we use in molded masking, along with their strengths, weaknesses, and where they work best.
