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Onshoring Your Plastic Fabrication: What OEMs Need to Consider

With the uncertainty of tariffs on offshore manufacturing, many companies are weighing the pros and cons of making a switch. If you’re considering onshoring your plastic fabrication, we’ll discuss what OEMs need to consider to make the transition seamless. That way, quality parts can be ...

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5 Signs You've Outgrown Your Current Plastic Fabrication Partner

Working with a plastic fabrication partner should be a smooth, easy process. When you first started working with your current partner, you might have thought that they were the one—the plastic fabricator to end your search for good.

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How to Cut Weight Without Sacrificing Strength in Heavy Vehicles

Heavy vehicles need to cut weight wherever they can - without compromising performance to get there. Fortunately, there’s an existing fix that combines strength and lighter weight parts for heavy duty vehicles like trucks, service vehicles, agricultural vehicles, and more: thermoforming.

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Key ANSI/OPEI Standards for Lawn Mower Manufacturers

On November 6, 2023 the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved updates to manufacturing standards for combustion-engine-powered lawnmowers put forth by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). These approved standards went into effect the following year as new guidelines: ...

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Die Cutting Versus CNC Routing

In plastic part production, cutting, routing and shaping tools come in many forms. Die cutting and CNC routing are both methods for customizing plastic parts, but how do you know which one to utilize and when?

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SBR (Styrene Butadiene Rubber) Applications: What to Know

Styrene-butadiene rubber is a popular choice for various parts, equipment and applications. But how does it differ from regular rubber? What makes it an attractive material choice? In this blog, we’ll discover what styrene-butadiene rubber is, explore the material makeup of SBR, note its advantages ...

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Silicone Selection Guide for Gaskets and Seals

Material selection for gasketing and sealing applications is crucial for ensuring protection, particularly under repeat compression and water exposure. Silicones can be a fantastic choice for these applications since they are resistant to temperatures and have a low compression set. This means two ...

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Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Selection Guide

When affixing two different materials together or adding a layer of lamination or other finishing options, pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) are the most effective method. However, there are a great number of options to choose from – so how do you know which one is the best for your application?

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Key Considerations for Processing 2D Plastic Parts

When it comes to cutting plastics, there are many different ways to process your part. Precision die-cutting involves steel rule dies, dieless knife cutting involves a vacuum table with an oscillating knife, and CNCing involves a 3-Axis CNC with a vacuum table and route.

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How Plastic Fabrication Can Reduce NVH

Loud noises and vibrations from vehicles can easily cause discomfort. Manufacturers tend to focus hard on this issue since it’s a common concern for customers. This consideration is broadly called NVH (Noise, vibration, and harshness) and is something that can be mitigated with plastic parts, which ...

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3 Keys to Staying Relevant in a Volatile Plastics Market

Relevance is a tricky subject in any market, and the plastics business is no exception. Missing the proper timing on a release means the product can flop, but pushing too fast and too early leaves sluggish sales and surplus parts. Striking the balance between quality service and consistent product ...

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Why the Lowest Cost Isn’t Always the Best Choice for Custom Manufacturing Services

Cost-effectiveness is vital for custom manufacturing services, but it’s important to remember that “cost-effective” doesn’t necessarily mean the lowest cost. Low costs can often yield low quality, and vice versa. For custom manufacturing services this is a key difference. At Industrial Custom ...

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