Rubber Products RMA Tolerances

Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) tolerances are significant in determining the acceptable deviation from specified dimensions or properties of a product. Thus, to maintain product quality and precision, manufacturers, engineers, and other stakeholders must understand RMA tolerances. Tolerance classes are denoted by letter codes, with A1 being the highest precision class and A4 being the lowest. […]

How To Choose the Right Die Cutting Partner

Die cutting is a manufacturing process that involves cutting out shapes from stock materials using a die, a specialized tool designed for cutting or shaping. This technique uses materials like paper, fabrics, rubber, metal sheets, and plastics. Whether you need packaging, promotional materials, or other customized designs, choosing the right partner is essential to achieving […]

When To Use Rubber Molding

Rubber molding is a versatile and cost-effective manufacturing process used in many industries for decades. It involves heating a rubber material and then pressing it into a mold to create a product with precise dimensions and intricate details. Moreover, it offers several advantages, including enhanced durability, flexibility, and affordability. However, the technique may not be […]

Benefits of Reshoring Die Cutting

Manufacturers are gradually turning to reshoring, particularly in metal cutting and forming processes like die cutting. One reason is the increased customs complications caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which demonstrated the potential risks with offshoring operations. In particular, manufacturing reshoring is becoming extremely prevalent among US companies to reduce supply chain interruptions and maintain self-sufficiency. […]

Benefits of Liquid Injection Molding for the Medical Industry

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Response to Article Regarding Reshoring Medical Device Components

Due to a combination of the effects of the pandemic and geopolitical tension globally, there is a strong trend for reshoring manufacturing, especially with medical device components.  Medical devices can be critical and having a predictable supply chain may outweigh the savings of producing offshore, at least in the current environment. An article by MDO […]

Prototyping vs. Production in Manufacturing

When looking to manufacture any kinds of parts, it’s important to know the differences between prototyping and production. Knowing their main distinctions has the potential to help lower production costs. Elastomer Technologies, Inc. (ETI) specializes in a variety of manufacturing methods to suit various industrial needs, including liquid injection molding, compression molding, transfer molding, and die-cutting. […]

Rubber Molding vs. Rubber Extruding: What Are the Differences?

Rubber is a very versatile material. It is used to manufacture a wide range of parts and products, from seals and gaskets to tubes and hoses to bumpers and grommets. As part of this, rubber can be subjected to a variety of manufacturing processes. Each process entails different techniques to turn the raw material into […]

What You Need to Know Before Starting a Die Cutting or Molding Process

The ETI team often gets inquiries from companies and folks that are new to manufacturing a molded elastomer/rubber or die cut product. In this blog, we’ll talk about some of the recommendations we provide to anyone looking to start their molding or die cutting project, particularly for the first time.  Communicating Your Die Cut or […]

Advantages and Disadvantages of Compression Molding

Compression molding is a molding method that utilizes custom machined molds to form parts and products from uncured rubber or plastic. The process involves placing the material into the open mold cavity, closing the mold, and applying heat and pressure to shape and solidify the material into the desired component. It can be used to […]

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