It’s very possible that you were unfamiliar with roll to roll manufacturing until it became a term that you needed to be aware of. Perhaps, it’s only recently that your small business required this process. While you could potentially invest in the equipment, material, employees, and training necessary to handle roll ...read more
High pressure laminate can withstand various types of stressors. From chemicals to fire and simply day to day wear, HPL is extremely durable and reliable—as long as you source it from trustworthy HPL manufacturers. The reality is that HPL, like any other product, can only fulfill its necessary purpose when companies ...read more
There is a reason why we utilize industrial lamination in the manufacturing industry. Lamination, in general, strengthens a product. We layer materials and laminating them increases their durability, as well as their appearance. Additionally, laminated products are more thoroughly protected than those that are not. If you expose a product regularly ...read more
At some point in your manufacturing process, you’ve started looking for an industrial fabric cutting machine for sale. Quickly, the amount of different fabric cutting machines may overwhelm you, and for understandable reasons. Industrial fabric cutting machines vary; though all of them can produce results faster than standard fabric cutting techniques ...read more
On the surface, laminating seems to be a fairly simple process. Lamination involves merging different layers of rolled or sheet goods, ultimately using heat and pressure to combine them. However, over the years the process has become a bit more complex. Business owners want lamination that is not only aesthetically appealing, ...read more
As a manufacturer, you’ll inevitably face a certain amount of challenges. These may leave you considering manufacturing techniques that you previously didn’t prioritize. If your main goals are to create products made from flexible materials (think pads or spacers) you’ll likely need a flat bed die cutting machine, or perhaps a ...read more
No matter what your business manufactures, you may at some point consider outsourcing production. It’s understandable if you’re hesitant at first. Outsourcing means allowing another company to handle important processes. You may feel as though you’ve lost control by outsourcing, but this couldn’t be further from the truth—especially if you work ...read more
At some point, your business may need to utilize slot die coating. Typically, this method uses coating tech to deliver a solution of some sort onto a substrate. The reason we refer to it as “slot die coating” is simply because the delivery method used is a slot that is kept ...read more
Everyone likes to have as much control over their business’s processes as possible. Yet, at times you may need the services of a toll manufacturer. It can be a little intimidating to begin outsourcing manufacturing services. Ultimately, this is not only the right decision for your business, but potentially the best ...read more
“Kiss cutter machine” might sound like the name of a rock band. Actually, though, it’s an important piece of manufacturing equipment. A machine that can perform kiss cuts is essential to conversion manufacturing processes for many businesses. Why is a kiss cutter machine so important for some manufacturing processes? How can ...read more
Custom die cutting is one of the many manufacturing processes that convert rolled and sheet goods into their final forms. However, the labor and equipment costs associated with die cutting can be significant. That’s why many businesses use contract custom die cutting services for creating die cut goods. Use this die ...read more
Materials converting, broadly speaking, means manufacturing processes that turn raw materials into finished goods. In practice, you’ll most often hear this term in reference to rolled goods manufacturing. Typically, it means combining multiple layers of web material into a single product. Adhesive coating, laminating, and die cutting are all common elements ...read more