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The Cost of a Die Cut

The Cost of a Die Cut

“Hi, I’d like to order 1,000 custom die cut pieces.”
Published on: November 28, 2022
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5 Tips for Overcoming Lead Times

5 Tips for Overcoming Lead Times

You’re sitting at your desk with a dazed expression, overcome by disbelief after a frantic exchange ...
Published on: December 7, 2022
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Why Medical Tape Converting Costs More: Is it worth it?

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 wound ...
Published on: December 21, 2022
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What is Included in My Custom Tape Quote and How Can I Compare it to Others?

What is Included in My Custom Tape Quote and How Can I Compare it to Others?

Nothing is more draining than opening up the email for your custom tape quote, only to stare at it, ...
Published on: January 15, 2023
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I Requested a Die Cut Quote, What's Next?

I Requested a Die Cut Quote, What's Next?

A wave of relief crashes into you as you press the Get Your Free Quote button on the request a ...
Published on: January 26, 2023
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I Asked for a Sample, Now What?

I Asked for a Sample, Now What?

You’ve finally summoned the courage to get a sample of your adhesive part, yet, the longer you’re ...
Published on: January 26, 2023
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Why Do I Need to Pay for Die Cut Tooling?

Why Do I Need to Pay for Die Cut Tooling?

Things were going excellent with your new converter until you reviewed the quote they sent you. ...
Published on: January 29, 2023
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What Happens After I Place my Purchase Order with Strouse?

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. However, the ...
Published on: February 13, 2023
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What is Partial Tooling and Why Does Strouse Cover Part of My Tooling Cost?

What is Partial Tooling and 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 email. The ...
Published on: February 14, 2023
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Why Do My Higher Part Quantities Have a Lower Price Per Part?

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 your unit ...
Published on: February 23, 2023
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The 7 Best Stick to Skin Tapes

The 7 Best Stick to Skin Tapes

You’ve reached the product development phase where you’re looking for material: congratulations! ...
Published on: March 14, 2023
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How Much Do Custom Die Cut Gaskets Cost?

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.”
Published on: April 3, 2023
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How Long Will It Take to Receive My Custom Die Cut Parts?

How Long Will It Take to Receive My Custom Die Cut Parts?

“Assuming I did place an order, when is the soonest you could have it ready?”
Published on: April 24, 2023
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What Are The Best Medical Tapes for Sensitive Skin (Infant and Elderly)?

What Are The Best Medical Tapes for Sensitive Skin (Infant and Elderly)?

According to an international skin tear prevention survey, only 10% of healthcare professionals ...
Published on: May 4, 2023
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What’s the Price Difference Between Simple and Complex Die Cuts?

What’s the Price Difference Between Simple and Complex Die Cuts?

Think about it this way: some customers order a seasonal white mocha frappuccino with two pumps of ...
Published on: May 7, 2023
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EV Battery Components: The Best Adhesives

EV Battery Components: The Best Adhesives

Within a year, announced investments in U.S. electric vehicle manufacturing have tripled from $24 ...
Published on: May 23, 2023
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What are the Best Materials to Seal EV Batteries?

What are the Best Materials to Seal EV Batteries?

In the United States, there was over $128 billion in announced investments in EV battery factories ...
Published on: June 13, 2023
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The Hidden Cost of Tight Tolerances

The Hidden Cost of Tight Tolerances

Tolerances are critical to a product's successful performance.
Published on: July 19, 2023
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The 6 Best Flexible Material Suppliers for Manufacturerslaser cut

The 6 Best Flexible Material Suppliers for Manufacturerslaser cut

Have you ever opened an online order only to realize something’s off about it?
Published on: July 25, 2023
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What Does the Strouse Re-order Process Look Like?

What Does the Strouse Re-order Process Look Like?

After a successful first run, you’re ready to order more custom products.
Published on: August 21, 2023
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Why Does Adhesive Manufacturing Cost So Much in 2023

Why Does Adhesive Manufacturing Cost So Much in 2023

It’s another long day of opening emails and wincing at the sight of material quotes.
Published on: September 4, 2023
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3 Best Adhesive Types for Gaskets

3 Best Adhesive Types for Gaskets

Have you ever chosen a gasket adhesive?
Published on: October 25, 2023
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The Best Medical Device Adhesives

The Best Medical Device Adhesives

Would you trust a blood pressure monitor held together by painter’s tape?
Published on: November 1, 2023
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Choosing the Best Medical Converting Company

Choosing the Best Medical Converting Company

What’s worse than a single faulty component? Probably an entire shipment of them.
Published on: November 12, 2023
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Custom Die Cut Printing: Cost Factors

Custom Die Cut Printing: Cost Factors

You’re sorting out your part production details when the dreaded question arises...
Published on: December 4, 2023
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Best Foam Gasket Materials for Medical Applications

Best Foam Gasket Materials for Medical Applications

When it comes to medical applications, who doesn’t want components made from clean, safe, and ...
Published on: December 13, 2023
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Factors That Impact The Cost of Your Flexible Materials

Factors That Impact The Cost of Your Flexible Materials

You can only stare at material pricing pages before suppressing the urge to flip your desk.
Published on: February 28, 2024
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4 Tips to Avoid a Line Shutdown

4 Tips to Avoid a Line Shutdown

“I’ll just expedite the order” is a dangerous assumption when sourcing custom products.
Published on: June 27, 2024
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What to Expect from Your First Order with Strouse

What to Expect from Your First Order with Strouse

“Why might my lead time change between orders?”
Published on: July 9, 2024
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What Makes Up the Cost of Laser Cutting?

What Makes Up the Cost of Laser Cutting?

How much should you be paying for laser cutting?
Published on: July 29, 2024
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Purchasing Adhesive Material from a Converter

Purchasing Adhesive Material from a Converter

After thoroughly searching for technical data sheets, you've finally chosen the right adhesive ...
Published on: August 8, 2024
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