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Tech Tip Tuesday: What are some of the reasons why a silicone pad would split?

January 20, 2015

Here are the reasons why a silicone pad might split:

  1. Too much pressure on either the pick up or print side.
  2. Using chemicals to clean the pad surface, causing the print surface of the pad to dry and crack.
  3. Parts/Fixtures that have a raised portion that comes in contact with the pad and acts as shear point. This cuts the print surface of the pad.
  4. The pad is old.