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The Cost of a Die Cut
“Hi, I’d like to order 1,000 custom die cut pieces.”Published on: November 28, 2022
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5 Tips for Overcoming Lead Times
You’re sitting at your desk with a dazed expression, overcome by disbelief after a frantic exchange ...Published on: December 7, 2022
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Why Do We Need to Discuss My Tolerances?
When submitting your tolerances, it’s tempting to take your drawing and throw on title block ...Published on: December 8, 2022
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How To Scale Up Your Adhesive From Prototype to Production
It’s been a long day of sobbing over exponential graphs and pulling your hair, but you’re still ...Published on: December 13, 2022
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What’s The Difference Between Die Cutting Methods: Flat Bed, Rotary, and Laser?
High-speed. Accurate. Versatile. You want your die cutting method to fulfill your needs because ...Published on: July 7, 2021
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Why Medical Tape Converting Costs More: Is it worth it?
Imagine you were at the hospital, and the surgeon grabbed a roll of duct tape to apply a wound ...Published on: December 21, 2022
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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?Published on: January 3, 2023
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What are My Adhesive Options?
Have you ever used the wrong type of adhesive?Published on: January 3, 2023
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Am I Ready to Talk to an Adhesive Converter?
You’re cradling the perfect idea in your hands like a delicate baby bird when suddenly it hits you: ...Published on: January 10, 2023
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What is Included in My Custom Tape Quote and How Can I Compare it to Others?
Nothing is more draining than opening up the email for your custom tape quote, only to stare at it, ...Published on: January 15, 2023
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3 Ways to Avoid Setup Waste and Reduce the Cost of Your Adhesive Part
It’s a Monday morning, and you’re staring at your latest quote in confusion. After a long sigh, you ...Published on: January 15, 2023
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Which Flexible Materials Can You Use to Make Custom Die Cuts?
What would you do if someone handed you a penny, and a pair of scissors, then told you to “get to ...Published on: January 15, 2023
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Why Do I Have to Sign a Mutual NDA to Work With an Adhesive Converter?
The birds are singing, the weather is bright and cheerful, and the only thing that could improve ...Published on: January 17, 2023
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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 co-pilot. ...Published on: January 18, 2023
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Tips To Succeed in Your Adhesive Design Phase
As you settle at your desk with a fresh cup of coffee in your hand, you find yourself asking,Published on: January 22, 2023
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10 Questions Converters Should Ask You About Custom Die Cut Adhesive
The beginning of a custom die cut converting project usually goes something like this:Published on: February 13, 2023
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I Requested a Die Cut Quote, What's Next?
A wave of relief crashes into you as you press the Get Your Free Quote button on the request a ...Published on: January 26, 2023
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I Asked for a Sample, Now What?
You’ve finally summoned the courage to get a sample of your adhesive part, yet, the longer you’re ...Published on: January 26, 2023
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Why Do I Need a Die Cut Trial?
Imagine you go to the store to buy a coffee mug, and the workers say they'll have to try forging ...Published on: January 29, 2023
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Why Do I Need to Pay for Die Cut Tooling?
Things were going excellent with your new converter until you reviewed the quote they sent you. ...Published on: January 29, 2023
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How To Prepare for Your Discovery Meeting with Strouse
You’ve eaten a hearty breakfast, sat in your comfortable office chair, and are ready to have a ...Published on: January 31, 2023
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How Long is My Adhesive Shelf Life?
Did you know your tape has an expiration date?Published on: January 31, 2023
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What Measurements Should I Include in the Drawing of My Die Cut Part?
You’ve just submitted a drawing of your die cut part, and you’re feeling proud of yourself for a ...Published on: February 1, 2023
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What Happens After I Place my Purchase Order with Strouse?
After days of mulling over your die cut quote, you finally send back a confirmation. However, the ...Published on: February 13, 2023
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The Benefits of a Blanket Purchase Order for Flexible Material Converting
You’re pulling your hair, clenching your teeth, and performing every stress-reducing technique to ...Published on: February 14, 2023
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What is Partial Tooling and Why Does Strouse Cover Part of My Tooling Cost?
Your eyes burn as you stare at the computer screen, locked in a furious match with an email. The ...Published on: February 14, 2023
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5 Benefits of Disclosing Your Project Management Process to a Flexible Material Converter
The meeting with your potential converter goes smoothly until they ask you a question that makes ...Published on: February 22, 2023
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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 your unit ...Published on: February 23, 2023
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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 keep sliding ...Published on: February 28, 2023
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What is the Minimum Quantity to Order Die Cut Parts?
Q: “Hey, can you make me two gaskets?”Published on: March 5, 2023
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What Are Strouse's Manufacturing Capabilities?
You’re ten minutes into scrolling through an endless deluge of company websites when you consider ...Published on: March 6, 2023
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Mechanical Fasteners vs. Adhesive Tapes: Pros and Cons of Each
Have you ever stopped and thought to yourself, “Gee, I wonder if I should mount this painting with ...Published on: March 13, 2023
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Should I Switch Flexible Material Converters?
What should you do when you order die cut circles, but your converter keeps sending you Pacman ...Published on: March 23, 2023
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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 ‘too ...Published on: April 2, 2023
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How Much Do Custom Die Cut Gaskets Cost?
Have you ever paid for a service and thought, “Huh, I wonder if this IS the typical cost.”Published on: April 3, 2023
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How To Choose a Thermally Conductive Adhesive
Winning the lottery… eating at a Michelin-star restaurant… choosing a thermally conductive ...Published on: April 12, 2023
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Touring Your Manufacturer’s Facility: What are the Benefits?
A few weeks ago, I was in Washington, D.C., for the Cherry Blossom Festival, and my friend and I ...Published on: April 17, 2023
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How To Turn an Idea Into a Product and Get It Manufactured
You’re certain the moment it dawns on you: this is the next big thing.Published on: April 19, 2023
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The 8 Best Waterproof Tapes for Skin
Suppose you had gotten surgery, but just as you left the hospital, you walked straight into a ...Published on: April 20, 2023
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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 “waterproof?”Published on: April 25, 2023
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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 the ...Published on: April 30, 2023
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Roll Slitting Services: How Much Do They Cost?
Roll slitting services are a lot like wedding cakes: there’s seemingly no need to understand the ...Published on: May 3, 2023
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What Are The Best Medical Tapes for Sensitive Skin (Infant and Elderly)?
According to an international skin tear prevention survey, only 10% of healthcare professionals ...Published on: May 4, 2023
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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 pumps of ...Published on: May 7, 2023
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Adhesive Lamination: How Does it Work and When Do You Use it?
It’s been a minute of staring through the screen of a video call, but you’re still stumped. Why ...Published on: May 10, 2023
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Foam Tape Guide: Uses, Benefits, and Examples
What do you think is the most durable tape?Published on: May 10, 2023
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Corona Surface Treatment: What is it and Should I Treat My Materials?
The other night, my roommate and I discovered an unfortunate truth about our kitchen calendar.Published on: May 15, 2023
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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 touches, ...Published on: May 17, 2023
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How To Choose Tape for Outdoor Applications
You’ve finally finished designing your outdoor product when suddenly you realize you have no idea ...Published on: May 17, 2023
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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 down a ...Published on: May 23, 2023
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Your Guide to 3M VHB Tape
Can tape solve all of life’s problems?Published on: June 5, 2023
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6 Common Mistakes in Automating your Manufacturing
What do you think is the most important aspect of automation in manufacturing?Published on: June 6, 2023
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What Is a Gasket? Everything You Need to Know
When was the last time you saw a gasket?Published on: June 8, 2023
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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 of butter, ...Published on: June 19, 2023
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Polyimide Tape and Kapton Tape: What You Need to Know
What type of film would you use on a satellite?Published on: June 29, 2023
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Why is My Adhesive Failing?
You might ask yourself, “How can I improve my adhesive strength?”Published on: July 13, 2023
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What Do Product Updates Look Like with Strouse?
You’re reviewing your updated design files when a vital question arises: will this product update ...Published on: July 19, 2023
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What is Rotary Die Cutting? Problems it Solves and Uses
The US craft industry is worth over $44 billion USD.Published on: August 8, 2023
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What Does the Strouse Re-order Process Look Like?
After a successful first run, you’re ready to order more custom products.Published on: August 21, 2023
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Sample Express — Who it’s For and How it Works
“Hey, we think this tape might work.”Published on: August 28, 2023
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Let's Learn About Laser Die Cutting
Tuck away your pop culture perceptions of lasers for a moment: lasers are good for more than ...Published on: September 24, 2023
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Adhesive Tape Converters: Who They Are and Their Purpose
Although you’re excited about your new product design, you’re unsure how to make it a reality.Published on: September 27, 2023
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Choosing the Best Medical Converting Company
What’s worse than a single faulty component? Probably an entire shipment of them.Published on: November 12, 2023
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4 Production Quantity Myths Explained and Debunked
You’ve already done the difficult task of figuring out how many part components you need, and now ...Published on: November 27, 2023
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Custom Die Cut Printing: Cost Factors
You’re sorting out your part production details when the dreaded question arises...Published on: December 4, 2023
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How Contract Manufacturing Services Expand Your Production
Would you benefit from outsourcing product components?Published on: December 4, 2023
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3 Major Gasket Seal Design Tips
Are you tossing and turning while you dream about gaskets?Published on: December 5, 2023
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What Do I Need to Include in My Purchase Order
You’ve deliberated on the project quote and decided that it’s acceptable. What are the next steps?Published on: December 14, 2023
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Industrial Adhesive— Tape or Glue?
So, you want to bond a couple of objects for an industrial solution. What’s the best way to do it?Published on: December 19, 2023
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Kiss Cutting
Sheeted stickers. Adhesive wall mounting strips. The split tabs on the backs of band-aids. These ...Published on: February 1, 2024
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Die Cut Machines vs. Hiring a Converter: Which is Better?
The eternal manufacturing question: should I do this myself or hire a pro to do it for me?Published on: February 1, 2024
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Looking For a Roll Slitting Machine? Here's What You Need to Know
When asking for a roll of masking tape, most people aren’t looking for one that’s 48 inches wide.Published on: February 14, 2024
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3M Preferred Converter Advantages
How can you determine whether a converter is reputable?Published on: February 14, 2024
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