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September 30, 2024EMI shielding, or Electromagnetic Interference shielding, refers to the practice of blocking or weakening the electromagnetic fields (EM fields) that can interfere with the operation of electronic devices.
EMI can affect the normal functioning of...
August 29, 2024Selecting the right masking plug depends on several factors, including the product application, the size or dimensions
of the area to be masked, the environment, and the material. Here are some tips to help you choose:1. Material...
July 29, 2024By Henry Asik, Vice President
Masking is the process of protecting specific areas of a part during any coating process. It may also be used to guard the part from contamination, damage, or moisture during the assembly and shipping process. This can be done...
July 10, 2024The word “laser” is an acronym for “Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation”, and commonly used in industrial die cutting. From die cut thermal pads for LED lighting to EMI shielding for EV batteries, laser die cutting provides almost limitless...
December 05, 2023Q: I’m investigating the cost differences in customized masking versus off-the-shelf standard solutions. I’m trying to get a holistic idea of costs over time. Can you offer some perspective?
A: “It’s so expensive.” Far and away, this is the response...
February 21, 2023Coating small parts, whether through powder coating or electrocoating, can present unique challenges. Since each part must be individually hung for full coverage and grounding, parts can come off the hook during a wash cycle or float off during immersion. One customer...
February 07, 2023Christmas 2022 brought the final production machine to the floor of the Custom Fabricating & Supplies expansion (CFS, Franklin, WI) – a 50 ton compression/transfer molding press. “The past 3 years have highlighted many challenges in the supply chain. The number...
January 10, 2023After experiencing tremendous growth in 2021 we were bursting at the seams. Navigating supply chain delays and shortages throughout the ‘22 expansion, the final machine arrived just in time for Christmas. When the dust settled we gained 32,000 square feet in our...
August 09, 2021Creating a non-adhesive "island" on a tape die cut might seem simple, but the process is highly complex. CFS recently partnered with a customer to produce a polyimide die cut that required precise non-adhesive zones. This project was completed in our ISO 7 clean...
July 12, 2021As a 3M Preferred Converter, CFS has the opportunity to work on very challenging projects which require an extensive knowledge of the intricacies and eccentricities of die cutting VHB and high-performance foam tapes. The properties of these tapes which make them...