Due to the fear of silicone volatiles, some facilities will not even remotely consider using the material. In the automotive industry specifically, silicone is sometimes not even allowed into the paint production environments. So, what this means is they need alternative solutions. Luckily, we've received these requests many times before so in this post we will take you through the majority of the options you'll typically have.
Repetitive motion injuries. Labor shortages. Manufacturing line bottleneck. These are just a few of the many reasons why it's time to take a closer look into the ergonomics and efficiencies of your masking operations.
In this post, we are going to take you through a specific thermoplastic material, commonly referred to as TPV (or thermoplastic vulcanizate), that has grown in popularity in the automotive sector and evolved over the years since its introduction in 1981.
Engineering a plastic part to replace a metal component requires expertise in design, material, tooling, injection molding, and validation testing. In this post, we're going to explore some of the designs that become the go-to for tier-1s and OEMs over the years.
In this post, we're going to explore how tier-1 automotive manufacturers that use rubber door seals are making the shift towards more complex parts as way of exceeding OEM's strict criteria
There are multiple benefits of using plastic clips instead of metal brackets. We discuss these benefits in-depth to show the advantages of using a plastic alternative.
