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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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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?
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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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 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?
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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Mechanical Fasteners vs. Adhesive Tapes: Pros and Cons of Each
Have you ever stopped and thought to yourself, “Gee, I wonder if I should mount this painting with ...Published on: March 13, 2023
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Masking Tape Rolls or Die Cuts: How Die Cuts Save Time and Money
Imagine sitting down for a tattoo, but the artist refuses to use a stencil because it’s ‘too ...Published on: April 2, 2023
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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 To Choose a Thermally Conductive Adhesive
Winning the lottery… eating at a Michelin-star restaurant… choosing a thermally conductive ...Published on: April 12, 2023
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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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PTFE vs Teflon Gaskets: Is There a Difference?
You’re choking back tears of frustration as you click through the articles on different gasket ...Published on: July 11, 2023
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Open Cell vs Closed Cell Foam: Which Suits My Design?
Right when you’ve decided you need foam, a nagging search engine suggestion catches your eye: ...Published on: July 12, 2023
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The Hidden Cost of Tight Tolerances
Tolerances are critical to a product's successful performance.Published on: July 19, 2023
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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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Gasket Tape vs. Alternative Gasket Adhesives
What do you picture when you think of sealing?Published on: September 6, 2023
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Automated Assembly vs. In-Process Assembly
Is automated assembly more cost-efficient?Published on: October 11, 2023
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Hot Melt vs. Acrylic Tape: Which Should I Choose?
Maybe you’re looking for a high-durability sealing tape.Published on: October 19, 2023
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Hot Melt vs. Heat Activated Adhesive
It’s rare, but once in a blue moon, I’ll land on a question that makes an engineer go: “Uhh.”Published on: November 16, 2023
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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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Die Cut Machines vs. Hiring a Converter: Which is Better?
The eternal manufacturing question: should I do this myself or hire a pro to do it for me?Published on: February 1, 2024
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3M Preferred Converter Advantages
How can you determine whether a converter is reputable?Published on: February 14, 2024
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Skin Adhesive Silicone vs. Skin Adhesive Acrylic
Have you ever experienced the pain of peeling off a band-aid that did NOT want to unstick?Published on: February 22, 2024
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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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Laser Cut or Digital Knife Prototyping?
You’re sitting at your desk, staring at different prototyping services. A tiny voice in your head ...Published on: June 5, 2024
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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
After thoroughly searching for technical data sheets, you've finally chosen the right adhesive ...Published on: August 8, 2024
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Adhesive Tape vs. Liquid Adhesives: A Comparison Checklist
Do you know which type of bonding material to use in your project?Published on: September 29, 2024
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