Working on a product that needs to seal our air or liquid? You basically have two choices: a gasket or an o-ring. But while these…
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Manufacturing Industry Terms And What They Mean
When you’re designing a product or prototyping your concept, you’ll be working with several companies within the manufacturing field. While you likely know most of…
Case Study: Helping A Client Produce A High-Density Foam Disk
Recently, we had a Minneapolis company come to us needing help choosing a material and cutting process for a new line of foam disks. By…
The Basics of Patenting Your Prototype
Filing a patent is more straightforward than you may think, though it still requires thorough detail, time and money. Here’s a breakdown of how to…
The Difference Between EMI and EMC
In today’s world, electronic devices and equipment need to be tested for EMI and EMC before being brought to market. But do you know the…
Recap of Our 2018 AFP Ice Fishing Contest
On January 20th, our employees and their families got together to fish, have fun and enjoy the beautiful Lake Auburn in Victoria, Minnesota for our…
11 GIFs That Show The Power of Waterjet Cutting
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a GIF must be worth at least ten times that. And we think that’s just the right…
Analysis of the Materials in Football Gear
In honor of our home state of Minnesota hosting the 52nd Super Bowl on February 4th, our engineers are analyzing football gear and how the…
Where 3M VHB Tapes Can Be Used
3MTM Very High Bond (VHB) tapes are heavily bonding rolls of tape used in both consumer and industrial applications. VHB tapes were created by 3M…
Flatbed Die Cutting vs. Rotary Die Cutting
When you need a series of pieces cut from flexible materials, like gaskets, pads, or spacers, you have several processing options. Two of the more…