Industrial Products

How to Cut Kevlar®

By Abby Robey / September 12, 2024 / 0 Comments

Kevlar® is a high strength aramid fiber, used for many purposes, one of which is to provide protection to the optical fiber portion of fiber optic cables. The properties that make Kevlar® so strong also make it difficult to cut using a traditional wire cutter or scissors. If you’ve ever wondered how to cut Kevlar® […]

Xuron® Tools for 3D Printing

By Abby Robey / August 16, 2024 / 2 Comments

I wrote a blog post about Xuron® Tools for 3D Printing years ago. At that time, 3D printers were not readily accessible to the average consumer or small manufacturer. They were mainly used for making prototypes and everything about the process seemed intimidating (at least to me). Speed ahead to 2024, and 3D printing has […]

Xuron®’s Latex Temporary Solder Mask — What You Need To Know

By Abby Robey / June 5, 2024 / 9 Comments

Manufacturing printed circuit boards involves (among other things) components and solder. Components are secured to the PCB, and the boards are then sent to a reflow oven or a wave bath for finished soldering. Areas of the PCB will need to be protected from solder, which is why a solder mask (or, more aptly described, […]

FAQ: How To Replace Springs & Keep Tools Well Maintained

By Abby Robey / June 3, 2024 / 10 Comments

Recently, we’ve had a few questions from customers asking how to replace springs on their tools and how to keep them (tools) cleaned and well-maintained.  I thought I’d share……

How To Get Best Results When Cutting Cable Ties

By Abby Robey / April 30, 2024 / 4 Comments

Cable Ties, also known as tie wraps or zip ties, are commonly used in the industrial sector for bundling wire, cable, and cords to keep them neat and organized. Consumers also regularly use them to secure totes, luggage, and retail items. Their strength makes them appealing, but when cut without the right tool, it’s easy […]

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