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.
Facing rising tariffs on imported EPDM components? Learn how switching to domestically molded TPE alternatives can reduce costs, improve lead times, and enhance part performance. Discover Echo Engineering’s EPDM-to-TPE conversion solutions.
Learn effective strategies to offset the impact of expanded China tariffs on plastic and rubber components. Discover options like shifting production to Malaysia or Michigan, planning ahead for on-demand parts, and consolidating shipments to keep costs low and your supply chain reliable.
Busbars are vital components in electrical systems, and ensuring they are properly coated while maintaining clean, paint-free contact zones is crucial for optimal performance. Masking busbars, however, presents a unique set of challenges due to the thickness of the coatings and the need for precision. In this post, we’ll take a deep dive into the various masking methods used for busbars, along with their pros and cons, and offer insight into which solutions can be most effective.
Avoid adhesive tape difficulties this winter by reading our tips to achieve sufficient bonding pressure during these cold months so these failures don't happen.
