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Lee K. HouseFeb 24, 20234 min read

Why Do My Higher Part Quantities Have a Lower Price Per Part?

For a moment, you might think there’s something wrong with your die cut quote: why does ...
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Lee K. HouseFeb 23, 20235 min read

5 Benefits of Disclosing Your Project Management to a Converter

The meeting with your potential converter goes smoothly until they ask you a question ...
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Lee K. HouseFeb 15, 20236 min read

Why Does Strouse Cover Part of My Tooling Cost?

Your eyes burn as you stare at the computer screen, locked in a furious match with an ...
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Lee K. HouseFeb 15, 20234 min read

The Benefits of a Blanket Purchase Order for Flexible Material Converting

You’re pulling your hair, clenching your teeth, and performing every stress-reducing ...
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Lee K. HouseFeb 14, 20235 min read

What Happens After I Place my Purchase Order with Strouse?

After days of mulling over your die cut quote, you finally send back a confirmation. ...
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Lee K. HouseJan 30, 20234 min read

Why Do I Need to Pay for Die Cut Tooling?

Things were going excellent with your new converter until you reviewed the quote they ...
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Lee K. HouseJan 30, 20235 min read

Why Do I Need a Die Cut Trial?

Imagine you go to the store to buy a coffee mug, and the workers say they'll have to try ...
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Lee K. HouseJan 27, 20234 min read

I Asked for a Sample, Now What?

You’ve finally summoned the courage to get a sample of your adhesive part, yet, the ...
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Lee K. HouseJan 19, 20235 min read

The Pros and Cons of Using Your Own Adhesive Material

Supplying your own material is like knocking on the pilot’s door and offering to be a ...
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Lee K. HouseJan 18, 20234 min read

Why Do I Have to Sign a Mutual NDA to Work With an Adhesive Converter?

The birds are singing, the weather is bright and cheerful, and the only thing that could ...
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Lee K. HouseJan 16, 20236 min read

Which Flexible Materials Can You Use to Make Custom Die Cuts?

What would you do if someone handed you a penny, and a pair of scissors, then told you to ...
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Lee K. HouseJan 16, 20234 min read

3 Ways to Avoid Setup Waste and Reduce the Cost of Your Adhesive Part

It’s a Monday morning, and you’re staring at your latest quote in confusion. After a long ...
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Lee K. HouseJan 6, 20234 min read

PORON Foam XRD: Is it Right For You?

In 2019, I visited Montana because my Texan family decided to go skiing for the first ...
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Lee K. HouseJan 6, 20236 min read

4 Questions to Ask Before Buying Hydrogel

The estimated global hydrogel market size was US $2.7 billion in 2021: Within one year, ...
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Lee K. HouseJan 4, 20235 min read

How To Prepare for the Design Phase of Your Die Cut Part

What would you do if your boss emailed you a picture of a circle without context?
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Lee K. HouseDec 22, 20224 min read

How To Properly Store Adhesive Tape

What’s the point in having adhesive tape if you don’t know how to properly store it?
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Lee K. HouseDec 22, 20226 min read

Why Medical Tape Converting Costs More: Is it worth it?

Imagine you were at the hospital, and the surgeon grabbed a roll of duct tape to apply a ...
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Lee K. HouseDec 16, 20224 min read

The Greatest VHB Foam Mounting Tapes Of All Time

If you’re tired of breaking out the drill or getting messy with liquid adhesives but ...
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Lee K. HouseDec 9, 20226 min read

Why Do We Need to Discuss My Die Cut Tolerances?

When submitting your tolerances, it’s tempting to take your drawing and throw on title ...
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Lee K. HouseDec 8, 20225 min read

5 Tips for Overcoming Lead Times

You’re sitting at your desk with a dazed expression, overcome by disbelief after a ...
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Lee K. HouseNov 18, 20223 min read

A Review of 3M Adhesive Transfer Tape 91022

Adhesive Transfer Tape serves various purposes like laminating parts, aesthetic ...
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Lee K. HouseNov 15, 20224 min read

Liquid Conductive Epoxy vs. Electrically Conductive Transfer Tape

Conductive adhesives are essential to fuel cell manufacturing, automotive, and consumer ...
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Lee K. HouseNov 14, 20225 min read

What is HDPE and Where Can You Find it

You’re working on a project, and the question springs up, “What material should we use?” ...
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Lee K. HouseOct 26, 20223 min read

Why You Should Choose 3M's 5952 Adhesive Tape

When you’re working with painted metal and need to use an adhesive, rest assured that ...
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Lee K. HouseOct 21, 20223 min read

Best in Class Hook and Loop Tape

Nobody yearns to spend hours scrolling through datasheets for the best hook and loop ...
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Lee K. HouseOct 19, 20224 min read

The Best Masking Tapes For Custom Masking Tape

Have you ever spent seemingly endless time lining up strips of masking tape?
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Lee K. HouseOct 17, 20223 min read

Why You Should Use a Converter to Cut Double Sided Tape

Double-sided tape is a tape that bonds multiple substrates to either side, often ...
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