An OEM’s guide to avoiding common packaging issues and eliminating unnecessary costs While generally overlooked during production, packaging solutions have a significant impact on your project’s overall costs. In fact, packaging issues and solutions should be carefully considered at every stage. For OEMs requiring custom fabricated rubber, foam, and plastic products — such as gaskets,…
How to Prepare for Your Next Project Using Adhesive
Adhesive bonding is often required for projects in many applications and industries. To achieve the best results, it is crucial to prepare thoroughly for using adhesives in your project. With various types of bonds available to meet virtually any need, it’s important to know how to pinpoint the best option for your unique project. When…
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To Fuji or not to Fuji Test your Gaskets, That is the Question
Many variables can affect gasket sealing such as internal pressure, temperature, gasket design, and flange load. Sometimes it is necessary to dig a little deeper into the actual sealing picture when a difficult or critical sealing situation is encountered. In this article, we will explore a process we call “Fuji Testing”. How Fuji Testing Works…
Rotary Die Cutting vs. Flatbed Die Cutting: Which Should You Use?
Die cutting is frequently used to fabricate unique shapes from rubber, plastic, and foam materials. When considering die cutting techniques, the choice between rotary and flatbed die cutting can affect the final shape and efficiency of your parts. Before starting a die cutting project, it is important to discuss all specific project requirements, including whether…
How Can OEMs Cut Costs and Optimize Their Supply Chain?
For original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the stress of product design and manufacturing often overshadows the maintenance of a lean supply chain. Supply chain optimization is an initiative that always seems attractive, but it can be difficult to pinpoint just where to start. According to a recent TMG-IMG study, OEM supply chain management and optimization can…
Die Cutting vs. Waterjet Cutting: Which One Should You Use for Your Project?
More cutting methods are available today than ever before. While friction sawing used to be the primary industrial material cutting option, there are now nearly a dozen viable choices. In fact, when comparing die cutting or waterjet cutting, many factors come into play. Not all cutting methods are created equal — which isn’t to say…
Material of the Month: EPDM Rubber
Highly Resistant and Versatile: A Solution for Everyday and Specialty Applications This blog post is the third installment of a new CGR Products content series called “Material of the Month.” The series spotlights some of the unique materials that CGR works with, as well as their common applications. Material selection can…
How Are Rubber Materials’ Tolerances Calculated?
Rubber parts are becoming more popular for manufacturing because of their ability to deliver flexibility in a wide range of temperatures and situations. Versatility is a top benefit, but only if materials are designed correctly. To prevent failures of critical parts and processes, the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has developed a table of tolerances that…
Material of the Month: Acrylic Foam Tapes
VHB Tapes can replace mechanical fasteners, liquid adhesives and more This blog is the first in a new CGR Products content series titled “Material of the Month.” The series will spotlight some of the unique materials and their applications that CGR works with. Our first material on the list is acrylic foam tape. What is…
Cutting vs. Converting – What’s the Difference?
Don’t Get Tangled Up in Terminology The CGR team gets a lot of requests for cutting, converting, and fabricating. Fortunately for our customers, we do it all. As far as we’re concerned, these terms refer to the same process — the process of transforming a raw material into a precision component for your part. In…