The extrusion of rubber compounds is often a multistep process including mixing, milling, extrusion and curing. This adds complexity to the job of a formulator trying to optimize formulations and ...

The vulcanization process is a cornerstone of rubber engineering, involving the cross-linking of polymer chains to enhance elasticity, durability and resistance to chemical degradation. Recent ...

Bubbles of hydrogen gas boiled and rolled as electroplater Marissa DeMent dunked a new piece of what will become an F/A-18 Hornet's aluminum exterior component into a chemical bath at Fleet Readiness ...