Written by:Dave Meehan
Category:Materials
Here’s What You Need to Know About a Molded Part Setup…
A setup charge is a non-recurring fee that is charged to the customer to cover the costs…
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Written by:Dave Meehan
Category:Molding
Understanding Compression Molding
Compression molding is a tried-and-true method of manufacturing simple rubber parts. The process…
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Written by:Dave Meehan
Category:Case Studies
Measuring cooked spaghetti: Rubber part geometry measurement
The very properties that make rubber a good choice for seals also make it very difficult to…
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Category:Case Studies
Investigating the compression set of rubber compounds
Rubber compounds permanently deform under strain. This permanent deformation is of particular…
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Category:Case Studies
Keeping Clean Room water clean: Measuring TOC, resistivity, and…
Total organic carbon, electrical resistivity, and the eradication of pyrogens are areas of key…
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Category:Case Studies
Measuring adhesiveness with ASTM D429 Method C – PHOTOS
ASTM D429 Method C measures the adhesive bond strength of rubber that has been vulcanized to a…
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Written by:Dave Meehan
Category:Seal Design
How much force is needed to compress static axial seals and…
One common question concerning static axial seals and gaskets is the amount of force needed to…
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Written by:Dave Meehan
Category:Seal Design
The Importance of Oring Lubrication
Many sealing situations call for the minimization of frictional forces created by a seal. One…
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