Several factors can cause stress on polymers like rubber such as chemical exposure, moisture exposure, and rapid, extreme temperature cycling. This is especially true in the automotive industry.
Rubber compression molding process begins when a precise amount of rubber is placed into the bottom mold cavity. Next, rubber is secured when the top half of the mold is fastened in place. Then, forceful pressure
There are hundreds of machine shops that focus on rubber and plastic parts in the United States alone. Sorting between them in order to find the one that best fits your needs can be a struggle.
The argument over compression molding vs injection molding remains a disagreement among leading manufacturers, but who’s right? There are advantages and disadvantages to each molding process. Dive into each, then you be the judge.
Have you ever experienced paint build up around the grounding area of a masking cap or plug in your powder coating process? Let’s dig deeper to understand why bridging happens and how can we reduce it
Just like all gaskets, rubber gaskets create seals and barriers.To ensure a gasket’s design will hold up throughout your process and provide the strong seal you need, you must ask yourself a few important questions.
Powder coating has long been considered an environmentally friendly alternative to wet paint. Recent advancements have made the practice even more efficient -- let's explore a few!
