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Lee K. House

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Content Marketing Manager at Strouse. Lee is a lifelong reader with a penchant for breaking down scientific and engineering concepts for those who don't spend all day clicking between fancy-looking graphs and a blank word document.

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Lee K. HouseMay 30, 20243 min read

What Are Flexible Die Tools?

Let’s be real- choosing the most expensive, durable option doesn't always make sense.
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Lee K. HouseMay 23, 20243 min read

Adhesive Island Wound Dressings: Full Guide

You might hear of “island” wound dressings and picture something a tad more tropical. ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 23, 20244 min read

Kitting in Manufacturing: Examples and Advantages

Have you ever decorated a toy racecar or dollhouse with a sheet of stickers?
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Lee K. HouseMay 16, 20245 min read

Aerospace Adhesives: Common Uses and Where To Find Them

A couple of months ago, my family and I visited the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 8, 20243 min read

The Problem with Tight Tolerances in Die Cut Foam and Rubber

What if I asked you to cut a perfect star out of bubble gum?
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Lee K. HouseMay 7, 20245 min read

How Long Does it Take to Receive a Quote?

So, you’ve sent your project details to a converter and are waiting for the final word on ...
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Lee K. HouseMay 6, 20245 min read

How Much Do Custom Die Cut Gaskets Cost?

Have you ever paid for a service and thought, “Huh, I wonder if this IS the typical cost.”
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Lee K. HouseMay 3, 20245 min read

The Best Waterproof Medical Tapes for Skin

Suppose you had gotten surgery, but just as you left the hospital, you walked straight ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 29, 20243 min read

Types of Medical Grade Adhesives and Their Uses

Super glue might save you in a pinch at home, but it would undoubtedly make an ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 29, 20248 min read

Die Cut Printing Services: How Do They Work?

You’re sitting there, head in your hands, trying not to panic about a new printing ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 29, 20243 min read

Using Tapes For Battery Pack Thermal Management

Did you know that electric car batteries could be held together by tape?
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Lee K. HouseApr 19, 20243 min read

What is a Conductive Gasket and What Are They Made of?

Let’s say you’re looking for highly specialized products and materials. Sure, you could ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 17, 20244 min read

I Requested a Quote, What's Next?

A wave of relief crashes into you as you finally press the Get Your Free Quote button on ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 17, 20242 min read

Adhesive Patches for Skin: Purpose and Function

While you COULD duct tape a heart monitor to your chest, I’m going to take a wild guess ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 17, 20244 min read

Crucial Applications of Die Cut Foam Tape

Have you noticed die cut foam tape in your daily life? Whether you’ve noticed or not, ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 17, 20245 min read

What are My Adhesive Options?

Have you ever used the wrong type of adhesive?
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Lee K. HouseApr 15, 20243 min read

What Is Roll to Roll Processing (With Examples)

It’s easy to become overwhelmed when you’re searching for the right manufacturing method. ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 12, 20245 min read

Adhesive Lamination: How Does it Work and When Do You Use it?

It’s been a minute of staring through the screen of a video call, but you’re still ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 11, 20245 min read

Why Can’t My Converter Meet My Quality Standards?

Imagine you’ve been waiting for weeks to receive an order, but when you finally open the ...
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Lee K. HouseApr 10, 20242 min read

Where Can Your Converter Help You Next?

If your day-to-day schedule is packed with intensive product planning, you’re probably ...
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Lee K. HouseMar 22, 20248 min read

Optimizing Your Product For Assembly Line Automation

After long days and headaches, you’ve successfully planned a part component that will ...
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Lee K. HouseMar 8, 20246 min read

What Quality Control Inspections Do Converters Perform?

How does your adhesive converter prevent faulty parts from reaching you?
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Lee K. HouseFeb 29, 20246 min read

Factors That Impact The Cost of Your Flexible Materials

You can only stare at material pricing pages before suppressing the urge to flip your ...
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Lee K. HouseFeb 26, 20244 min read

How Long is My Adhesive Shelf Life?

Does your tape have an expiration date?
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Lee K. HouseFeb 23, 20244 min read

Skin Adhesive Silicone vs. Skin Adhesive Acrylic

Have you ever experienced the pain of peeling off a band-aid that did NOT want to ...
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Lee K. HouseFeb 21, 20243 min read

Parts on a Roll or Sheeted Die Cut Parts: Which is Better?

You’ve ordered some die cut parts; now it’s time to throw them in a box and send them ...
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Lee K. HouseFeb 20, 20244 min read

Types of Custom Masking Tape

If you’re looking for custom masking tape, which type of material should you choose?
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