What should you consider when designing a custom profile cross-section?

4 November 20261 min readBy DG Rubber Profiles
Verschillende rubberprofielen in diverse vormen en kleuren

A well-thought-out cross-section determines whether a profile can be produced smoothly and will last for years. The biggest savings are made in the design phase.

The five most common mistakes

  • Walls too thin next to solid sections (uneven cooling)
  • Sharp internal corners without a radius
  • Unrealistically tight tolerances
  • Not allowing for material shrinkage
  • Hollow chambers without drainage

Send us your drawing or sample and we’ll check the design for manufacturability before the mould is made.

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