Converter's Corner

Wearable Technology: Design for Manufacturing Tips

Whether it's die-cut medical tape or other components for use in other wearable medical technology, asking the right questions early allows you to deal with the most important constraints at the forefront of the engineering process to save you time, money, and grey hairs later in production. Manufacturers may not always be aware of what questions to ask, and what important design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA)considerations to keep in mind.

Part Design Tips to Optimize Your Custom Die-Cutting Project

As an organization that prides itself Continuous Improvement “Lessons Learned” is a phrase that is ingrained into our culture. Today, we’re here to share some lessons learned about design for manufacturability, cost competitiveness, and post-die-cut process production efficiency.

Die Cut Gaskets 101

This back-to-the basics post highlights the what and why of die cut gaskets, highlighting some common materials and applications.

How Pull Tabs Reduce Installation Costs

Pull tabs speed the installation of die cut parts. They reduce installation costs, but the benefits don’t end there. Pull tabs or extended liners protect die cut parts, make smaller parts easier-to-handle, and support the use of gloves.

Laminating Metal Foils to High-Temperature Insulation

Metal foils that are laminated to high-temperature insulation can increase the effectiveness of die cut heat shielding. Aluminum foils reflect radiant energy and reduce the amount of heat that high-temperature insulation must absorb. Metal foils also support micro-perforating and embossing (kalotte)

Large Parts Die Cutting

Large parts die cutting produces bigger, stronger parts that look better, last longer, and take less time to assemble. Examples of these die cut products include car door vapor barriers, hood liners, head liners, heat shielding, point-of-purchase (POP) displays, and large format graphics.