Custom Die Cutting of Polyester Masking Tape for the Electronics Industry
Recently, a client from the electronics industry hired Advanced Technology Supply, Inc. to manufacture various shapes and sizes of masking tape. This special tape was specifically designed for masking certain circuit board areas during the conformal coating process. Made from ATS668 polyester material, this tape contained no silicone release coat or adhesive.
To begin this process, we first used a single knife slitter to cut the base material. We then used our rotary die cutting machine, which was able to uphold a (+/-) .01 of an inch precision tolerance, to cut the tape into both rectangles and squares measuring anywhere from ¼ of an inch to 1 inch in size. With our advanced die cutting technology, we were able to cut the tape to print - meeting our client's exact job specifications - and deliver our customer's finished product within a 2 week turnaround period.
Our client was delighted with the outcome and impressed with how we could meet their precise requirements and fulfill their order within a short time frame.
| Product Description | This custom die cut masking tape is used to mask of specific areas of circuit boards during the conformal coating process. |
| Capabilities Applied/Processes |
Die Cutting
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| Equipment Used to Manufacture Part | Slit base material on single knife slitter then die cut on rotary die cutting machine |
| Masking Tape Type |
ATS668 Masking Tape
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| Overall Part Dimensions | Width, shape of tape? (1" squares to ¼" squares and rectangles |
| Tightest Tolerances | .010" |
| Material Used | Polyester |
| In Process Inspection Performed | Checking as processed |
| Industry for Use | Electronics |
| Turn Around Time | 2 Weeks |
| Standards Met | Customer supplied CAD Drawing |
| Product Name | Custom Die Cut Masking Tape |