The use of a variety of foam materials, including those made from polyethylene and urethane, are increasingly in demand in all types of applications. Foam is a very flexible material used for insulation, protection, and sealing, and it is also unique in that it can be custom cut to any fabricated foam shape and thickness required.
Besides the two common types of fabricated foam mentioned above, there are also more unique and specialized products. These include sponge rubber, melamine, Poron and polystyrene, which is most commonly recognized as a packing material as well as for foam board types of insulation products in buildings and fabrication.
Cutting to Shape
One of the many benefits of choosing fabricated foam that is die cut to shape with the order is the practical aspect of this option. Not only will it save time and effort during the fabrication, but it will eliminate waste that occurs when individual pieces are cut as needed.
Cutting to shape on a machine using a die is also more accurate, with very tight tolerances possible. This ensures that the fabricated foam is virtually identical both within an order as well as between orders. With fabrication and construction, this is essential.
This is also now done using technology, so a computer program is operating the cutting machines and all other aspects of the fabricated foam requirement. With this type of precision, even minor differences between units produced are eliminated.
Bonding
In some types of applications, there may be a need for bonding of the foam with one or more other materials to create what is known as a composite. This can enhance the insulating abilities of the foam, providing a specific type of surface, or add an adhesive to the foam for ease of application and adherence to a specific surface type.
There are many other types of processes that can be included as part of fabricated foam order or requirement. Foam can be processed to give the “egg carton” look, a method that is known as convolution. Also, it can be ground to have a rounded or beveled type of edges rather than square, or even contour cut to provide a specific shape.
With fabricated foam choosing a top company to handle the processing and fabrication will be essential. This ensures that the best technology and techniques are used in producing the foam parts, and also ensures all standards required are adhered to throughout the fabrication process.
They can provide fabricated foam components to any requirements you may have. At Engineered Materials, Inc. They offer a wide range of materials and technical solutions at engineeredmaterialsinc.com.
