Occasionally, our engineers get an opportunity to share some knowledge in trade publications. Here is an article by our Engineering Manager, Matt Exline, appearing in Area Development Magazine on utilizing 3D printing in the world of composites: “With time-to-market being an increasingly important factor for a successful product launch, 3D printing has fast become an
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Process Technology Archives - Romeo RIM
Romeo RIM featured in Manufacturing in Focus magazine
Here’s a snippet from our feature article in Manufacturing in Focus magazine… The village of Romeo, Michigan, is usually recognized for its annual peach festival and as the birthplace of not one but two professional baseball players. While these check the boxes for a village’s typical claims to fame, you need only stroll down Van
What the steel tariff means to manufacturers.
On March 1, 2018, the United States announced that it will impose a tariff on all imported steel and aluminum. But, what exactly does that mean and how will it affect manufacturers who rely on relatively inexpensive foreign steel and aluminum? Well, first, let’s go back to Economics 101 and understand what a tariff actually
Solid Elastomers
What is a “Solid Elastomer”? Polymers can be many things. They can be strong, stiff, flexible, tough, resilient, durable, long-lasting…and they can also be both viscous and elastic. The technical name for a polymer which possesses both properties, viscosity and elasticity, is an elastic polymer, which is commonly shortened to elastomer. Elastomers are known for
LFI – The lighter, less expensive alternative to FRP
Compared to Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic, Long Fiber Injection is lower in weight and cost and provides better impact resistance. Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) is a composite material made of a polyester-based thermoset plastic that is reinforced with glass fiber to give it greater strength. This combination of polyester and fiber is known to have one
Understanding Plastic Fabrication Methods
Plastic fabrication is defined as any process which is used to design, manufacture, or assemble products made from plastic or composites containing plastic. There are an extremely wide variety of plastic fabrication methods available, each with their own unique advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, certain methods are better suited for certain parts – fabricating small plastic
Reinforced Reaction Injection Molding
Reinforced reaction injection molding (RRIM) is an alternative to the standard RIM process used to create lightweight, durable parts in larger sizes than ever before. It has made great strides within the automotive and transportation industries, allowing polyurethane injection molding to be used to make body panels, fascia, bumpers, spoilers, floor panels and more. RRIM