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,…
Benefits of Using a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) System
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) can be an effective strategy for companies looking for cost savings and a more stable supply chain. In this post, we will outline the benefits of VMI as well as the services that CGR Products provides with these programs. What is VMI? VMI is a program where the supplier manages your…
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…
Meet the New Knife Cutting Machine at CGR: Flashcut Flex HD
Knife cutting is one of the fastest and most precise methods for producing parts. From prototypes to final products, no matter the shape or size of a design, knife cutting technology offers flawless production for a wide range of materials. This method can open up many manufacturing possibilities. We’re excited to feature brand new technology…
The Many Benefits of Waterjet Cutting
Now that you better understand Kiss Cutting, it’s also important to understand when Waterjet Cutting benefit your manufacturing process. Perhaps the most important characteristic of waterjet cutting is that it can be used on materials that are sensitive to high temperatures that are common of other methods. Essentially,Waterjet Cutting is the use of a high…