Silicone compounds have transformed the rapid prototyping process, adding greater cost savings and flexibility vs. metal molds. In this post, we break down five ways prototype fabricators can save money by making their processes more efficient.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chemical Concepts Is Now a Distributor of Huntsman’s ARALDITE® Adhesives Huntingdon Valley, PA (February 04, 2021): Chemical Concepts has reached a distribution agreement with Huntsman Advanced Materials to distribute their ARALDITE® brand of structural adhesives. Huntsman’s range of adhesives complement the existing line of products and solutions available at Chemical Concepts. The Read more…
Floating countertops, vanities, and islands are a great surfacing option for homeowners. However, the success of these features relies on having hardware strong enough to support the surface while meeting all the aesthetic requirements. Let’s take a look at the benefits of using floating counter brackets and the design features they make possible. More Usable Read more…
Electronics manufacturers that fabricate LEDs and other components need a way to protect parts. But the potting compound you use has a significant impact on the parts you fabricate. In this post, we break down the traits of the three major potting compounds to make your selection easier. Potting materials are liquid resins that flow Read more…
Objective: To determine the physical properties of the potting and encapsulating silicone, QSil 220. Instruments Used: M350-AX5 Tensile Meter, Jasco V-530 UV/Vis Spectrophotometer, Brookfield Viscometer DVII, Keithley Model 6517A Digital Electrometer/High resistance meter, Keithley Model 8009Resistivity Test Fixture, Reichert AR200 Digital Refractometer, Shore A2 Scale Durometer Gauge. I. Tensile First, the tensile strength of QSil Read more…
Ventilated facades offer enormous benefits both in terms of performance and aesthetics but they can be challenging to install and fabricate, especially when working with really tough materials like sintered stone. Jurij Podolak of VF Engineering knows this too well. When this project for a Dekton-clad private home in Norfolk, VA landed on his desk, Jurij Read more…
Porcelain countertops are in high demand. This is good news and bad news for fabricators, who face a few challenges working with the material. In this post, we review 7 ways to make fabricating porcelain countertops easier. Porcelain countertops are experiencing growing popularity with consumers. And it’s easy to see why. Porcelain is extremely hard Read more…
These flexible CA adhesives form clear colorless bonds which provide good thermal shock resistance and excellent impact resistance. The line includes a variety of viscosities ranging from water thin to thixotropic gel. New applications for these products are discovered every day. Here are a few typical uses: • Bonding silicone. For best results apply Permabond Read more…
If you fabricate 12mm porcelain slabs like Sapienstone, you’ll know that working with these materials is a bit different than fabricating granite and marble. So it’s not surprising that most of the traditional methods of installing undermount sinks, will not apply. Fortunately the Keep-nut is a great solution for 12mm sintered stone and porcelain countertops Read more…
The CDC has given school administrators the incredible task of reopening schools while protecting students, faculty, and staff from the spread of COVID-19. From securing PPE to finding enough space for students, there are countless challenges ahead. One of the most important tasks is developing an effective school disinfection plan. The CDC and state governments Read more…
In this first video of this 3-part series, Andrew Morris explains why ChemSet TrimGrip Cellular PVC Adhesive is a perfect choice if you need to laminate cellular PVC Trimboard for thicker stock, fill nail holes or gaps, glue up joints, bond corner boards or column wraps, seal or fill PVC window and door installations and Read more…
Bond line read-through is a major source of frustration for any fabricator that works with thin metals or plastics. But solutions to this problem are hard to come by. In this post, we break down the causes of bond line read-through and how you can eliminate it from your fabrications. What is Bond Line Read-Through? Read more…
