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Bonding
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Joining securely through the use of adhesives.
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Cartridge Filling
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Dispensing a given volume of material into a customer-selected package.
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Coating
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Covering with a layer, such as a paint or protective material.
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Doming
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Preserving and enhancing the appearance of nameplates, labels or decals by applying a clear
"dome" over a preprinted graphic.
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Filament Winding
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Coil winding or coating.
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Gasketing
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Sealing or packing between matched parts to prevent the exchange of gas or fluid and
protect against environmental conditions.
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Laminating
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Uniting several layers of material with a flexible.
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LIM (Liquid Injection Molding)
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Involves the injection of liquid polyurethane systems into a mold. The components then
polymerize within the mold.
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LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber)
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Is a two-part catalyzed product particularly well suited for high-production products with
tight dimensional tolerances.
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Molding
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Injecting or pouring a reactive plastic fluid into a hollow form or matrix.
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Potting
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To embed in a container within an insulating or protective material. Potting is often
accomplished within an evacuated environment, called vacuum encapsulation.
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Pultrusion
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Pulling glass fibers through a resin bath to make continuous profiles, pipes and
other shapes.
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Rapid Prototyping
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Casting void-free parts for fast-curing polyurethanes for quick mold turnarounds.
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RIM (Reaction Injection Molding)
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Involves the injection of liquid polyurethane systems into a mold. The components then
polymerize within the mold.
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RTM (Resin Transfer Molding)
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Is a closed mold process for molding fiberglass products. It does not require metal molds or
high pressure mold closing systems. It is ideal for part volumes from 500 to 10,000 parts
per year.
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Robotics
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Refers to equipment that works automatically or by remote control.
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Scripting
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Using three-dimensional automation to produce decorative fonts by dispensing a precise
amount of material to give the lettering a raised effect.
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Sealing
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Closing or securing a part or assembly with a fluid-tight, air-tight adhesive.
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VARTM (Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding)
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Is a low-cost alternative to resin transfer molding (RTM). It features lower tooling costs,
room temperature processing and ease of scalability.
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