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What Is a Mold Release Agent?

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A mold release agent is a chemical that prevents a substrate from bonding with the surface of a mold. Mold release agents are essential for many manufacturing industries, especially those involving rubber, plastic and other composite casting processes. Finding the …

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The Dangers of Clogged Micro Vents

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Clogged micro vents during tire production can prove dangerous to the process. Tire making depends on precision. When debris gets stuck in the tire mold, it can be time-consuming to pause the process, clean out the mold and begin again. …

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How a Memory Foam Mattress Is Made

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Have you ever wondered how memory foam gets its unique ability to mold to your shape? This type of mattress doesn’t just give you a great night’s sleep. It also performs marvels of engineering.

Memory foam was first invented in …

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How Car Steering Works

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On the surface, steering systems in cars seem straightforward. You turn the car wheel, and the wheels of the car turn in response. In fact, the process is more complex than many realize and is designed for maximum accuracy while …

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How A Football is Made

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The process is surprisingly complex, since this piece of sports equipment needs to be durable enough to withstand games and has to be designed to ensure each ball offers the same experience of play, ensuring no team gets an advantage.…

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