Reducing Manufacturing Times With Die Cut Foam Pieces For Your Product Or Assembly

When you manufacture a product that requires some foam pieces applied to the item before it is sold or shipped, finding a way to create and apply that foam is crucial. The foam parts need to be cut or shaped correctly, and the adhesive used to attach them must be easy to apply. Buying die-cut foam adhesive parts ready to apply may be the best option if you are making the same product for many different clients or customers. 

Die Cut Foam

Die cutting foam products are used regularly in many industries, for many different products. The material used can vary by application, and sometimes a heavy foam with adhesive backing is preferred. Other times, the foam may be thin and more like foam tape intended to offer protection to the item or to a surface that the product sites on.

Die-cut foam adhesive parts may be cut into foam sheets using a press and blades that leave the parts ready to remove from the back and stick in place, or laser cut from materials to fit the client's needs. Small businesses can purchase die-cut foam in quantities that fit their needs, while large industrial companies often buy the parts they need in larger quantities that support significant manufacturing operations.

Adhesive Backing

The adhesive backing used on die-cut foam adhesive parts can vary as much as the foam itself. There are some commonly used adhesives applied to the foam before cutting begins, including pressure-sensitive acrylic, rubber, or silicon-based products. Often the surface or substrate the foam needs to stick to determines the adhesive used, and custom adhesives are sometimes necessary for specific situations.

If you are struggling to find die-cut foam adhesive parts that are staying in place on your product, it may be time to discuss the situation with a supplier that can help you and work on creating an adhesive blend that will perform the way you need it to. There are many different adhesive foam products on the market from some well-known manufacturers that may be able to resolve the issue for you. However, the supplier you typically use for die-cut foam parts can go over the options with you and help you determine what will work best for your use case.

If the adhesive-backed foam product is available to your supplier, they can die cut the material into the shape you need and start with a few small test runs to ensure the process is smooth for them and effective for your needs. 

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