Tagged with 'Automotive'

How to Mask Brake Calipers & Brackets for Powder Coating

How to Mask Brake Calipers and Brackets

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.

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Cut Tariff Costs By Transferring Tooling | Plastic Injection Molding

Transfer injection mold tooling

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.

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Injection Molded Connectors: Glass-Filled Nylon vs. Glass-Filled Polypropylene

Glass filled nylon vs polypropylene

Compare glass-filled nylon vs. polypropylene for injection molded connectors. Learn key differences in strength, cost, heat, and EV applications.

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Mitigating Tariffs: Converting EPDM Components to TPE

Converting EPDM to TPE

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.

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How To Mask Busbars

Masking Busbars

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.

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How To Mask Steering and Suspension Components

Masking designs for steering and suspension components

Masking is crucial in the coating process, especially for complex components like those found in steering and suspension systems. These parts often feature complex geometries, tight tolerances, and critical surfaces that must remain uncoated to ensure optimal performance.

Throughout this post, we will take you through various masking products and designs used to mask shock tubes, steering knuckles, tie-rods, and control arms that are manufactured for today's most famous automotive, heavy machinery, and power sports vehicles!

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Industry Spotlight - Integrated Suppliers and Echo Engineering

Echo Engineering Integrated suppliers

In the fast-paced world of manufacturing and engineering, staying ahead of the competition requires not only innovation but also strategic partnerships. Echo Engineering has been at the forefront of this paradigm shift, leading the way with its groundbreaking collaborations with integrated suppliers. In this industry-highlight blog post, we'll explore how Echo's commitment to seamless integration is transforming the landscape and redefining the possibilities for businesses across various sectors.

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Injection Molding Pricing: Domestic vs. Offshore vs. Hybrid

Injection molding pricing domestic vs offshore

When considering injection molding, manufacturers have two primary options: domestic and international production. In this blog post, we'll provide an in-depth comparison of domestic and international injection molding pricing, as well as a hybrid model, to give you valuable insights to help you make a more informed decision on your next project.

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