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The 4 Trends Shaping The Future of 3D Printing Rubber
The rubber industry has found so much use in 3D printing, however, that it’s a trend we expect to stick around for a long while. As technology advances and manufacturers unearth new applications, here’s what we can expect to see next in the world of rubber 3D printing.…
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What Countries Produce the Most Rubber?
The U.S., China, Japan and several Western European countries lead the market in producing synthetic rubbers. However, this article will focus specifically on countries that produce high volumes of natural rubber, which comes from rubber trees. Now, let’s answer the question.…
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Can You 3D Print Rubber?
Because 3D printing requires using a melted liquid substance that cools solid, it was originally only available for plastic and resin products. But technology has advanced so quickly we’ve been able to introduce 3D printing techniques in the rubber industry. …
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What are Rubber Diaphragms?: An In-Depth Look
Everything You Need to Know About flexible rubber membranes, sometimes reinforced with fabric, strategically placed to prevent unwanted transfer of substances between two places by creating a seal.…
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What Color is Rubber - Colored Rubber 101
From the pink eraser at the end of your pencil to the black tires that make your car spin, rubber parts seem to span the entirety of the rainbow. But the blue surgical gloves your doctor uses at your checkup or the red latex pants your mom refuses to get rid of were not made from blue or red rubber trees. …
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The Rubber Molding Process
Some companies (like Custom Rubber Corp.) specialize solely in molding and shaping rubber into products. There are three main types of rubber molding, which will dive into below. But first, let’s go a little more in depth on the general rubber molding process.…
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Will There Be a Rubber Shortage?
Let’s get this out in the open right up front: Currently, there is no reported rubber shortage in the United States. In fact, representatives for big tire manufacturers like Goodyear and Bridgestone have made several media appearances to reassure the public that production is up and running as scheduled.…
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What is the Shore Durometer Scale?
The Shore Durometer Scale is a standardized way of quantifying the hardness of a material, usually rubber or plastic. The higher the number (or farther to the right) on the durometer scale, the “harder” the material with greater indentation resistance. The lower the number (or farther to the left) on the durometer scale, the “softer” the material with less indentation resistance. …
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