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Lee K. HouseJul 6, 20233 min read

Transparent Film Dressings: How They're Made and Where to Find Them

What is the best way to monitor a wound?
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Lee K. HouseJun 20, 20235 min read

What Impact Does Material Order Quantity Have on My Production?

Have you ever gone to the store for baking supplies, but when you try and buy one stick ...
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Lee K. HouseJun 14, 20233 min read

What are the Best Materials to Seal EV Batteries?

In the United States, there was over $128 billion in announced investments in EV battery ...
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Lee K. HouseJun 7, 20237 min read

6 Common Mistakes in Automating your Manufacturing

What do you think is the most important aspect of automation in manufacturing?
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Scott ChambersJun 3, 20233 min read

When Closed-Cell Foam Is The Best Option For Your Gasket

There are so many options to choose from when looking for the right gasket; how do you ...
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Scott ChambersJun 2, 20233 min read

Heavy-Duty Double Sided Tape: Considerations and Best Uses

How essential are high-quality adhesives?
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Lee K. HouseMay 24, 20235 min read

EV Battery Components: The Best Adhesives

Within a year, announced investments in U.S. electric vehicle manufacturing have tripled ...
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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 18, 20233 min read

How To Choose Tape for Outdoor Applications

You’ve finally finished designing your outdoor product when suddenly you realize you have ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 18, 20234 min read

Why Do I Need to Tell You About Our Application and Process?

Suppose you were a baker designing a birthday cake, but just as you added the finishing ...
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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 13, 20237 min read

How To Choose a Thermally Conductive Adhesive

Winning the lottery… eating at a Michelin-star restaurant… choosing a thermally ...
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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. HouseFeb 24, 20234 min read

Why Do My Higher Part Quantities Have a Lower Price Per Part?

For a moment, you might think there’s something wrong with your die cut quote: why does ...
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Lee K. HouseFeb 23, 20235 min read

5 Benefits of Disclosing Your Project Management to a Converter

The meeting with your potential converter goes smoothly until they ask you a question ...
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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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