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Description: From early CNC concept modeling to final production, material selection is one of the most decisive engineering choices you make. The right machining material determines not only in-service ...

Description: From CAD to production, steel remains the foundation of modern engineering. It offers a reliable balance of strength, toughness, and manufacturability—at an efficient cost. This page summarizes ...

Description: From concept to production, meviy streamlines the sourcing of precision parts made from Teflon (PTFE) and other high-performance materials. Known chemically as polytetrafluoroethyl ene (PTFE), Teflon ...

Description: Engineers are constantly faced with tough decisions during the design and production phases of a project. Every choice, from geometry to finish, impacts performance, durability, and ultimately cost. ...

Description: With over 20 years of experience, Vikram leads a team of failure analysts and metallurgists, providing technical support and expert opinion on ???Metallurgical Failure Investigation at Element's UAE ...

Description: What Is Shock Absorbing Foam? ...

Description: Understanding Closed-Cell Marine Foam Sheets ...

Description: AI Is Changing How Foam Is Made-In Real Time ...

Description: What Makes a Material Flame Retardant? ...

Description: Why Industrial Equipment Needs Protection ...

Description: Choosing the appropriate insulation affects not just energy efficiency, but also structural safety and running expenses. ...

Description: What Is Modeling Foam? ...

Description: Understanding High-Density Polyurethane Foam ...

Description: How LAST-A-FOAM® Dielectric Foam for Complex Shapes Is Structured ...

Description: What is cemented carbide? ...

Description: When designing mechanical components or structures, two critical properties come into play: stiffness and strength. While they are often confused, they serve different roles in engineering and ...

Description: Hardness is a crucial material property in engineering, manufacturing, and material science. It determines a material's ability to resist deformation, wear, and scratches. Whether you're designing ...

Description: Our customer is a local supplier to a major American automobile manufacturer. They came to us looking for material to be cut and converted to serve as a cover for the steering wheel's cowling on a ...

Description: Designing a wearable sensing device that requires converted materials? Read on. Clinical studies show that 8-10% of the population experience adverse skin reactions to hydrogels. This presents a niche ...

Description: Many of the flexible materials we convert at JBC Technologies have use cases with an electric vehicle battery. Among other things, they are used to mitigate thermal runaway, provide cushioning for ...

Description: Hyperion Materials & Technologies manufactures Versirion®, a revolutionary silicon carbide and polycrystalline diamond (PCD) composite with increased wear property and thermal stability. ...

Description: Do your medical components require adhesive tape? Let's learn about a few of the tape manufacturers we work with and the tape options they have forIV attachment and wound care. ...

Description: Let's learn more about how precision die-cut EST Compression papers from Morgan Thermal Ceramics can help solve the EV battery thermal runaway problem. ...

Description: What Types of Corrugated Flutes Are There? ...

Description: WC flute grinding simulation tests were performed at Hyperion Materials and Technology R&D center to understand the effect of copper (Cu), silver (Ag), and nickel (Ni) coatings on RVG diamond. ...

Description: As a supplier of high-precision rotary cutters, Hyperion Materials & Technologies knows that manufacturers of hygiene products want to operate their production in a controlled way to reduce the ...

Description: Machining of hardened steels continues to be ever more challenging as alloying compositions change and machine tools and fabrication features evolve. ...

Description: The changing requirements for balancing mechanical properties of impact resistance and erosion resistance in oil and gas drilling are influencing the tools and components used in upstream oil and gas ...

Description: Hyperion Materials & Technologies is a leader in the development and manufacturing of hard and super-hard materials. We create tungsten carbide powders, cemented tungsten carbides, cubic boron ...

Description: Buzz, Squeak & Rattle. Noise, Vibration & Harshness. When quiet means quality, how can you get rid of them? Custom die-cut solutions from JBC and 3M™ acoustic management materials, ...

Description: The batteries that power electric vehicles (EVs) can be thought of as miniature chemical reaction chambers—chambers that generate large amounts of heat. So, where does this heat come from? EV ...

Description: Designed as an alternative to traditional oil sizing product grades, these non-fluorinated sizing additives protect paper products from both water and food oils. ...

Description: Wearable medical devices can fail if they're made with the wrong adhesive tape. New Medical Tape 4576 from 3M promises to take stick-to-skin adhesive tape wear times to 21 days and beyond. ...

Description: DEFENSE SUBCONTRACTOR SLASHES THREE-FOURTHS OF ITS PROTOTYPING COSTS & TIME USING GP'S MULTI-USE CORE FOAM ...

Description: MEDICAL RESEARCHERS AND EDUCATORS LOOK TO LAST-A-FOAM® FOR ORTHOPEDIC MODELS ...

Description: Lightweighting is important to create more economical products with a smaller environmental footprint. ...

Description: The world of carbon steels can be challenging to wrap your head around. There are many different options to choose from, and each type of steel has different benefits. The main differentiating factor ...

Description: JBC Technologies-the right converter. Selecting the right material for your gasket or seal-not so easy. UV? Moisture? Automotive? Medical? Here are 5 more things to ponder during gasket/seal material ...

Description: Thermal management of electric vehicle (EV) batteries doesn't have to be expensive or heavy. Custom die-cut solutions made from these 6 high-performance lightweight materials can complement an EV ...

Description: Choosing the correct material is critical to any application especially those designed for wash-down, corrosion resistance, heat resistance or strength. There are a variety of materials to choose from ...

Description: Stick-to-skin adhesive requirements can vary greatly from those of a traditional industrial pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA). What are the common factors to consider when selecting an adhesive for ...

Description: Electric vehicle (EV) battery packs can be heavy, some more than 1,500 pounds! Automotive and battery OEMs want lighter batteries. Can custom die-cut components & lightweight engineered materials lead ...

Description: For decades, the choice of long-life coatings for any given project was predicated on performance needs. A monumental structure such as a skyscraper in a major metro area might specify a ...

Description: Designing & manufacturing medical devices with adhesive patches - often to stick to skin - require care and expertise. Read how we can help you balance form, function, and manufacturability. ...

Description: Medical-grade stick-to-skin pressure-sensitive adhesives - How do you choose the right wearable tape? Let us show you how to balance adhesion, ease of removal, breathability & moisture-resistance. ...

Description: The Canary Wharf Station is located in the waters of London ’s North Dock. Foster + Partners designed the station to be an accessible, welcoming bridge to the comme rcial district. The wooden ...

Description: 5 common environmental factors can impact the life of a gasket - temperature, humidity, UV light, chemical exposure, and vibration. Learn more about them and the gasket materials perfect for each. ...

Description: As a lightweight, flexible alternative to traditional metal shielding, TABshield™ thermal and acoustical barrier now meets the performance requirements of Ford Motor Company specification ...

Description: Let's learn more about the specialty materials we die-cut every day in this vendor Q&A compilation from our Converters Corner blog featuring adhesive tapes, flexible graphite, PVC foam, and ...

Description: Die-cut foam parts are popular for many automotive applications - seals, gaskets, vibration & noise reduction but how to choose the right foam. These 5 categories of foam are a great place to ...

Description: Let's investigate how precision die-cut parts made from flexible graphite, metal foil, papers, and films can help manage the excess heat of today's electronics. Featuring Neograf Solutions and 3M. ...

Description: Can you replace formed metal automotive heat shields with custom die-cut pieces of thin, lightweight, peel-and-stick composite thermal acoustic barrier? Here are 5 reasons why TABshield™ from ...

Description: Consumers want quieter cars, silent appliances, and whisper-loud air conditioning systems. Let's see how the right combination of performance materials and precision die-cutting can help reduce NVH. ...

Description: Can specialty PVC foams provide lightweight, cost-effective converted solutions that work for the appliance and HVAC markets? We asked the experts at Novagard for the details. ...

Description: Unwanted and annoying noises -Buzz, Squeak, & Rattle (BSR) - can be a big problem for automotive designers and engineers. Here are 5 foams that can quell the BSR beast. ...

Description: PET. Polyester. What makes this common plastic so special, anyway? Let's chat PET plastic, its history, the different types of PET and why it just may be a great option for your custom die-cut parts. ...

Description: Let's learn how custom-manufactured components from JBC Technologies made from Neograf Solutions flexible graphite can help to protect the sensitive, sophisticated electronics of today's next-gen ...

Description: Learn how General Plastics helped ACP find the panel that appealed to their customers that didn't necessarily require the rigorous engineering and processing standards of aerospace, but still meet the ...

Description: Stronger, sleeker, quieter cars don't need to weigh more. Custom die-cut components and lightweight, performance materials can help address automotive noise/vibration/harshness (NVH) challenges. ...

Description: Precision die-cutting and components made from eGRAF SPREADERSHIELD flexible graphite. Thin, lightweight heat spreading for smaller, lighter, safer electric vehicle batteries. Let's chat with Neograf ...

Description: Die-cut thermal insulation is all around us - our cars, appliances, even our electronics - but choosing the right heat management material can be tricky. Our Heat Management Material selection guide ...

Description: Have unwanted sound? Acoustical insulation helps with absorption, reflection, & dampening. Automotive? Appliance? HVAC? Let us help you choose the right sound insulation for your application. ...

Description: Composite core materials are used to complete the function of engineered structures by making up for a type of design or performance need, whether it's weight reduction, providing energy absorption, ...

Description: Mars Metal, a leading Canadian manufacturer of elevator test cart weights and commercial elevator counterweights, has been recognized as an official member of the Canadian Elevator Contractors ...

Description: A simple reference for the different types of finishes that you will need for the material you are using. Having a tough time selecting finishes that meet your needs? With our extensive knowledge of ...

Description: Do you need to know the specifications and codes of the materials you are selecting for your products? We understand that customers need to make precise comparisons. We have provided an easy reference ...

Description: MarShield is an industry leader in radiation shielding materials for medical, veterinary, dental and healthcare facilities shielding. Our extensive inventory of Lead Lined Drywall, Lead Lined Plywood, ...

Description: One of the most versatile forms of shielding material that is used to overcome these challenges is lead-it's less expensive, readily available, and easy to process into finished radiation shielding ...

Description: Typical Running Tensions of Common Web Materials ...

Description: When it comes to choosing the right material, design engineers tend to focus primarily on the material properties and cost. Does it meet the specifications you need while still staying under budget? ...

Description: Discover how manufacturers can utilize polyurethane foam to achieve lightweighting in the automotive and aerospace industries. ...

Description: The "Reduce Costs and Develop More Accurate Tooling with Polyurethane Foam" technical paper discusses the various methods in which to increase manufacturing outputs by utilizing polyurethane foam as a ...

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Description: NASA Space Launch System is a super-heavy lift launch vehicle. We will launch in 2018 with the first flight that's designed to enable deep space exploration missions. The rocket boosters that General ...

Description: The vast majority of vehicles on the road today are powered by traditional fuels, but make no mistake, electric vehicles (EVs) are making serious inroads. In 2016, 777,497 EVs were sold globally ...

Description: Manufacturer of rocket boosters for NASA's Space Launch System proves protective qualities of GP foam in nozzle closures. ...

Description: The White Collar Factory will be a mixed-use area of workspace, residential and retail, designed by architects, AHMM. The development, sited on London's City Road, comprises a new 16-storey office ...

Description: Polyurethane Foam: Dielectric Materials for Use in Radomes and Other Applications Many polyurethane foams offer a wide variety of physical properties, as well as desirable dielectric properties for ...

Description: When Solid Terrain Modeling was established, they needed a supplier with the ability to fulfill large orders of high-quality foam to serve as base for their three-dimensional relief maps. In addition, ...

Description: Engineers are scrambling to make products stronger, lighter and smarter... ...

Description: When Outland Technology, manufacturer of underwater systems, video cameras, and lights for diving companies and military operations expanded their product line 16 years ago, they faced a challenge. ...

Description: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), the largest private owner of hydroelectric facilities in the United States, is a utility company which provides natural gas and electricity to most of the ...

Description: A set of platforms at a busy Hampton Court station in London, England have received a new look with Strongwell products. ...

Description: Choosing the right construction material for a timing belt pulley can have dramatic repercussions. When designing a pulley you want a product that is reliable, has a long operation life, and is cost ...

Description: In any application where there is a drive, driven or idler pulley, engineers and designers need to consider the properties of the materials used in timing pulley construction before committing to a ...

Description: Lydall Performance Materials B.V. recently developed an innovative membrane platform based on Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMwPE), a chemically inert and highly durable polymer. The new ...

Description: Strongwell's DURATREAD™ stair tread covers were vital to the renovation of a flight of stairs at Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park ...

Description: National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop and publish American National Standards. NSF/ANSI has developed standards for food ...

Description: Anatoli Kogan and John Minnick, Lydall Performance Materials; and James Fesmire and Wesley Johnson, NASA Kennedy Space Center, USA, discuss more efficient methods of insulating cryogenic systems. ...

Description: With the continued global growth of the cryogenic industry there is also a growing demand for efficient storage and transportation systems that can assure delivery of the highest retained load of ...

Description: Appliance engineers have many elements to consider when designing new models. Unfortunately, the answers for many of these thermal questions come too late. Neglecting thermal performance in the ...

Description: Platon cavity drain membranes supplied by Triton Systems were installed at St Michael School to replace the failed waterproofing system. ...