Everyone told us a 55 durometer seal made of Viton ® with an 18" O.D., 6" thick, with a 1" cross section couldn't be done. We had one in service on the ocean floor in 3 weeks. You may have heard Viton ...

When engineers at General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products (GDATP) recently designed the ammunition container for a new aircraft weapon system, they decided very early in the process to make ...

Compression molding is a high-volume thermoset molding process that employs expensive but very durable metal dies. It is an appropriate choice when production quantities exceed 10,000 parts. As many ...

Construction activity seems to be everywhere at Built-Rite Tool & Die and two sister companies in Lancaster, MA as they seeks to boost medical business and expand specialties in compression/transfer ...

Predominantly, if the metal part used in compression molding is tension or compression loaded, a ratio of metal part thickness to its extensional modulus, multiplied by the Bulk Molding Compound (BMC) ...

TMP Inc., A Division of French designs recently custom designed an automatic composite molding system with a series of four hydraulic presses for heating and cooling, integrated with a central ...

Recycling plastic at home using 3D printed molds is relatively accessible these days, but if you do not wish to invest a lot of money into specialized equipment, what’s the most minimal setup that you ...

As adages go, “less is more” has an enduring appeal. It’s especially relevant when it comes to over-engineered products, and Sigma Engineering has taken the saying to heart in developing its new ...

The TMP Inc. division of French has designed a heavy-duty slab side automatic hydraulic vacuum press for cold pot transfer molding parts. David Sledz—vice president, Hydraulic Division at French—said ...

Rubber molding service providers use a variety of methods and materials to manufacture rubber products such as seals, grips, and caps. Most production methods pour liquid rubber into a heated, cooled, ...