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Lee K. HouseMay 24, 20235 min read

Moving from Prototyping to Full-Scale Manufacturing: Common Issues

One moment you’re carefully hand-laminating a piece of material. The next, you’re staring ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 8, 20235 min read

What’s the Price Difference Between Simple and Complex Die Cuts?

Think about it this way: some customers order a seasonal white mocha frappuccino with two ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 4, 20236 min read

Roll Slitting Services: How Much Do They Cost?

Roll slitting services are a lot like wedding cakes: there’s seemingly no need to ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 1, 20234 min read

Which Roll Slitting Method is Best for My Product?

You’re a few minutes into your roll slitting research when you’re forced to acknowledge ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 26, 20234 min read

What Are IP Ratings and How Does it Affect My Gasket Decision?

How water-resistant does a product need to be before your company can call it ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 3, 20235 min read

Masking Tape Rolls or Die Cuts: How Die Cuts Save Time and Money

Imagine sitting down for a tattoo, but the artist refuses to use a stencil because it’s ...
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Lee K. HouseMar 28, 20235 min read

3 Automotive Soundproofing Issues and How To Solve Them

Stop me if you’ve been here before.
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Lee K. HouseMar 24, 20235 min read

Should I Switch Flexible Material Converters?

What should you do when you order die cut circles, but your converter keeps sending you ...
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Lee K. HouseMar 16, 20235 min read

What is Adhesive Bonding? A Beginner's Guide With Examples

You’re rushing out the door for work when you realize you forgot to pack your children’s ...
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Scott ChambersMar 10, 20236 min read

What is Protective Film and What Are its Benefits to my Industry?

You’ve just purchased your brand new car, and you’re excited to drive off the lot when ...
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Lee K. HouseMar 1, 20235 min read

What Types of Features Can I Add to my Custom Die Cut?

It’s your fourth attempt at peeling the adhesive part off of a liner, but your fingers ...
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Lee K. HouseFeb 27, 20236 min read

3 Factors to Consider Before Changing Your Die Cut Design

Are there changes you could make to better your current product or process?
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Lee K. HouseJan 27, 20234 min read

I Asked for a Sample, Now What?

You’ve finally summoned the courage to get a sample of your adhesive part, yet, the ...
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Lee K. HouseJan 19, 20235 min read

The Pros and Cons of Using Your Own Adhesive Material

Supplying your own material is like knocking on the pilot’s door and offering to be a ...
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Lee K. HouseJan 6, 20234 min read

PORON Foam XRD: Is it Right For You?

In 2019, I visited Montana because my Texan family decided to go skiing for the first ...
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Lee K. HouseJan 4, 20235 min read

How To Prepare for the Design Phase of Your Die Cut Part

What would you do if your boss emailed you a picture of a circle without context?
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Lee K. HouseDec 22, 20224 min read

How To Properly Store Adhesive Tape

What’s the point in having adhesive tape if you don’t know how to properly store it?
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Lee K. HouseDec 16, 20224 min read

The Greatest VHB Foam Mounting Tapes Of All Time

If you’re tired of breaking out the drill or getting messy with liquid adhesives but ...
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Lee K. HouseNov 18, 20223 min read

A Review of 3M Adhesive Transfer Tape 91022

Adhesive Transfer Tape serves various purposes like laminating parts, aesthetic ...
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Lee K. HouseNov 15, 20224 min read

Liquid Conductive Epoxy vs. Electrically Conductive Transfer Tape

Conductive adhesives are essential to fuel cell manufacturing, automotive, and consumer ...
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Lee K. HouseNov 14, 20225 min read

What is HDPE and Where Can You Find it

You’re working on a project, and the question springs up, “What material should we use?” ...
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Lee K. HouseOct 26, 20223 min read

Why You Should Choose 3M's 5952 Adhesive Tape

When you’re working with painted metal and need to use an adhesive, rest assured that ...
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Lee K. HouseOct 21, 20223 min read

Best in Class Hook and Loop Tape

Nobody yearns to spend hours scrolling through datasheets for the best hook and loop ...
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Lee K. HouseOct 19, 20224 min read

The Best Masking Tapes For Custom Masking Tape

Have you ever spent seemingly endless time lining up strips of masking tape?
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Lee K. HouseOct 17, 20223 min read

Why You Should Use a Converter to Cut Double Sided Tape

Double-sided tape is a tape that bonds multiple substrates to either side, often ...
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Scott ChambersSep 9, 20223 min read

So, You're Looking To Use Electrically Conductive Transfer Tape

Electrically conductive transfer tape has been used for years to avoid causing messes ...
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Scott ChambersAug 18, 20222 min read

An Overview of 3M's F9473pc VHB Adhesive Transfer Tape

Regardless of the type of material, it should always fit the needs of the project you’re ...
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