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Advantages and Limitations of Viton®
Viton® fluoroelastomer is the most specified fluoroelastomer, well known for its excellent (400°F/200°C) heat resistance. Viton® offers excellent resistance to aggressive fuels and chemicals and has worldwide ISO 9000 and ISO/TS 16949 registration.
Whether your application is automotive, chemical processing or any number of other industrial applications, there is a particular type of Viton® that best meets your specific performance requirements. The general purpose types differ primarily from the specialty types in chemical resistance. In the specialty family, the choice is among four types that are tailored for superior fluid resistance, low-temperature performance or combinations of these properties.
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Whether your application is automotive, chemical processing or any number of other industrial applications, there is a particular type of Viton® that best meets your specific performance requirements. The general purpose types differ primarily from the specialty types in chemical resistance. In the specialty family, the choice is among four types that are tailored for superior fluid resistance, low-temperature performance or combinations of these properties.
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3D Systems Acquires Acu-Cast
3D Systems Acquires Acu-Cast Technologies and Launches World’s Largest Parts Service<:od>
- Leading Parts Provider Becomes Cornerstone for Newly Launched 3Dproparts™ Service That Offers Customers One Stop Shopping Experience With Expanded Choices -
ROCK HILL, South Carolina – October 1, 2009 - 3D Systems Corporation (NASDAQ: TDSC), a leading provider of 3-D Printing, Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing solutions, announced today that it acquired the assets ...<< MORE >>
South Carolina Manufacturers Awarded
South Carolina is becoming a hub of economic development projects. Last week, the Chamber of Commerce recognized local manufacturers for best of class product development with the annual Crescent Awards program held here at SiMT. Additionally, SiMT has joined with SCMEP to offer advanced product marketing workshops to businesses across South Carolina. "Profit 101! Advanced Product Development Strategies" will visit Rock Hill, Greenwood, Charleston, FLorence, Aiken and Greenville. Exciting times! As our region and technical college continue to grow, the Rapid Prototyping Center at SiMT remains committed to delivering prototyping and manufacturing services to aerospace, automotive and product development companies everywhere. In ...<< MORE >>
DuraForm® GF Plastic
The Rapid Prototyping Center at SiMT is now offering DuraForm GF material to clients looking for complex production and prototype SLS parts. DuraForm GF is well suited for housings and enclosures and consumer sporting goods. The material is appropriate for low to mid-volume rapid manufacturing of parts requiring machining or joining with adhesives. Download Newsletter... ...<< MORE >>
Types of Rubber Molding: Liquid Injection Molding (LIM)
The custom injection molding of Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) uses much of the same process and equipment as does injection molding. In both processes, the mold is heated and closed before the uncured rubber is injected. Unlike high consistency rubber (HCR), also known as gum stock, liquid Silicone is just that, a "high viscosity liquid" that comes in two parts, Part A and Part B.
Both parts are liquid but one part contains the catalyst which is platinum. Liquid Silicone has the consistency of cold molasses, is naturally translucent and comes in either pail kits ...<< MORE >>
Business IS Personal
Business IS Personal
Many years ago, a co-worker once told me, "it's not personal, it's business." That statement has never really satisfied me. The reason being, if I spend the majority of my day working with business minded people, how can it not become personal? In all of my years of marketing experience, I've never really stopped to think about what I do. Sure, I build websites, I write newsletters, I do PR, I make advertisements. But anyone who owns a business can do all those things too. At the end of the day, and more importantly at ...<< MORE >>
Many years ago, a co-worker once told me, "it's not personal, it's business." That statement has never really satisfied me. The reason being, if I spend the majority of my day working with business minded people, how can it not become personal? In all of my years of marketing experience, I've never really stopped to think about what I do. Sure, I build websites, I write newsletters, I do PR, I make advertisements. But anyone who owns a business can do all those things too. At the end of the day, and more importantly at ...<< MORE >>
The Sorovetz Report
Well summer is over (it seems to go so fast as we get older) and now it is time to start focusing on the 2010 Conference. The 2010 Conference will take place April 25 - 29 at the Hilton at Buffalo Thunder in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The 2010 Conference planning is in full swing so if you have any thoughts, suggestions, or ideas, please e-mail them to the E-Board (e-mail addresses are on the www.3dsug.org website.) We want to continue to improve the Conference year over year, so your input is extremely ...<< MORE >>
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