Category: Comparison of Processes and Technologies

There is more than one way that silicone can be used for seals, gaskets, keypads, valves, and soft-touch parts. There are two predominant methods, namely liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection molding and rubber compression molding. They both generate flexible, durable elastomer components but vary in material, tooling, speed, precision, and

Picking the wrong process for a new part is expensive. I’ve seen buyers pay $40,000 for a die-cast tool, then learn a plastic part would have worked fine. I’ve also seen plastic housings crack in the field because the part really needed metal. Both mistakes cost money, time, and customer