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The Right Rheometer for Your Molded Rubber Parts

By Rob Pruyn / March 30, 2022 / Comments Off on The Right Rheometer for Your Molded Rubber Parts

Medical transfer molding provides tight control of part tolerances and can fill hundreds of mold cavities from a single pre-formed material. For both short runs and high volumes, this flexible manufacturing method supports complex shapes, thin-walled parts, and consistent dimensions.

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FKM shortages

FKM Shortages: How to Prevent Supply Chain Interruptions

By Rob Pruyn / February 24, 2022 / Comments Off on FKM Shortages: How to Prevent Supply Chain Interruptions

Medical transfer molding provides tight control of part tolerances and can fill hundreds of mold cavities from a single pre-formed material. For both short runs and high volumes, this flexible manufacturing method supports complex shapes, thin-walled parts, and consistent dimensions.

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medical handles | medical transfer molding

Medical Transfer Molding for Rubber Gaskets and Rubber Products

By Rob Pruyn / August 3, 2021 / Comments Off on Medical Transfer Molding for Rubber Gaskets and Rubber Products

Medical transfer molding provides tight control of part tolerances and can fill hundreds of mold cavities from a single pre-formed material. For both short runs and high volumes, this flexible manufacturing method supports complex shapes, thin-walled parts, and consistent dimensions.

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medical compression molding | rubber compression molding

Medical Compression Molding for Rubber Gaskets and Rubber Products

By Rob Pruyn / June 25, 2021 / Comments Off on Medical Compression Molding for Rubber Gaskets and Rubber Products

Medical compression molding can produce cost-effective rubber gaskets and rubber products for medical devices and equipment. It’s a good choice for very hard or difficult-to-flow materials because this molding method doesn’t need to push the rubber through sprues, gates, or runners.

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medical rubber molding | medical molding

Three Types of Medical Molding for Rubber Gaskets and Rubber Products

By Rob Pruyn / May 26, 2021 / Comments Off on Three Types of Medical Molding for Rubber Gaskets and Rubber Products

Medical molding for rubber gaskets and rubber products offers medical device designers a choice of molding methods: injection, transfer, or compression molding.

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sponge rubber | passenger rail cars

New Sponge Rubber for Passenger Rail Cars

By Rob Pruyn / May 11, 2021 / Comments Off on New Sponge Rubber for Passenger Rail Cars

Closed cell neoprene sponge rubber for passenger rail cars meets smoke and flame requirements. Use for seals, gaskets, thermal insulation and vibration isolation.

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Wasteless Rubber Molding

When Does Wasteless Rubber Molding Make Sense?

By Rob Pruyn / February 15, 2021 / Comments Off on When Does Wasteless Rubber Molding Make Sense?

Wasteless rubber molding usually isn’t waste-free. However, it can significantly reduce the amount of material that’s lost to runners and transfer pads.

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Flashless Molding

Flashless Molding for Rubber Products

By Rob Pruyn / January 21, 2021 / Comments Off on Flashless Molding for Rubber Products

Flashless molding uses precision tooling to mold rubber parts with only small amounts of flash. The tooling is more expensive, but flashless molds reduce costs over time by eliminating secondary operations.

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Value Stream Mapping

Value Stream Mapping at The Rubber Group Provides Customer Benefits

By Rob Pruyn / January 21, 2021 / Comments Off on Value Stream Mapping at The Rubber Group Provides Customer Benefits

The Rubber Group recently completed a value stream mapping project that will reduce waste, remove production bottlenecks, and improve the overall effectiveness of our processes.

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medical rubber molding | medical molding

Medical Rubber Molding and Process Validation for Critical Parts

By Rob Pruyn / December 28, 2020 / Comments Off on Medical Rubber Molding and Process Validation for Critical Parts

Medical rubber molding and process validation for critical parts includes protocol development, SPC and process capability, IQ/OQ/PP, and proof of regulatory compliance.

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