Rubber processing

Rubber machining

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Whether plotting, die-cutting, cutting to size – there are virtually no limits to your requirements in rubber machining with us.

It makes no difference whether your desired material consists of rubber or special materials, or whether you want to produce a small or large series.

Our manufacturing processes: plotting, die-cutting, waterjet cutting, turning, milling, sawing, CO2 lasering, polishing, bending, welding and much more!

We realise quantities from 1 piece up to 100,000. Do you need a particularly complex individual part or a prototype? With our flexible order handling and our experienced team, no problem. Talk to us!

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Rubber machining

Rubber machining

Rubber machining

Rubber machining

Rubber machining refers to the process of processing rubber or caoutchouc to manufacture various products from it. This process comprises a variety of techniques and methods that can vary depending on specific requirements and end products. Here are some of the most common methods and steps used in rubber machining:

Mixing: Raw rubber is often mixed with various additives such as fillers, plasticisers, colourants and other chemicals in order to achieve the desired properties such as hardness, flexibility, colour and chemical resistance.

F****orming: After mixing, the rubber is brought into the desired shape. This can be done by various processes, including injection moulding, extrusion, calender rolling, pressing or forming by cutting.

Vulcanisation: This step involves the application of heat and pressure to the formed rubber in order to create chemical bonds between the rubber molecules and to improve the final mechanical properties of the material. Vulcanisation makes the rubber more resistant to heat, cold, abrasion and chemicals.

Surface finishing: After forming and vulcanisation, additional machining steps may be required in order to smooth, polish or texture the surface of the rubber article.

Inspection and quality control: Every manufactured rubber article must be carefully checked for quality and compliance with the specifications in order to ensure that it meets the requirements of the end consumer. This often includes visual inspections as well as tests for mechanical properties, chemical resistance and other performance criteria.

The areas of application for rubberised products are diverse and, in industrial applications, range from seals, hoses, conveyor belts and rubber mats through to shock absorbers.

Rubber machining plays an important role in various industries, including the automotive industry, the construction industry, the electronics industry and medical technology.

Mechanical rubber machining Mechanical rubber machining refers to the use of mechanical processes and tools for the manufacture, forming or machining of rubber or caoutchouc.

In contrast to chemical processes, which change the properties of the raw rubber material through additives and chemical reactions, mechanical machining concentrates on modifying the physical form and structure of the rubber in order to manufacture the desired end products. Common mechanical processes and techniques used in rubber machining:

Cutting and die-cutting: Rubber can be cut or die-cut with special tools in order to obtain specific shapes and dimensions. This process is often used to manufacture seals, washers, rubber parts and other products with precise contours.

Grinding and polishing: By grinding or polishing, the surface of the rubber material can be smoothed, refined or polished in order to achieve an even texture and surface finish. This can be particularly important when the rubber is used in applications where a high surface quality is required, such as in medical technology or for decorative rubber products.

Milling and drilling: With milling and drilling tools, holes, recesses and other machining operations can be carried out in rubber articles. This is often required in order to insert fastening elements, cut threads or meet other specific design requirements.

Turning and woodturning: These techniques are frequently used in order to manufacture cylindrical or conical rubber articles by machining the material on a lathe. This enables the manufacture of products such as rollers, bushes and axles with precise diameters and lengths.

State-of-the-art facilities for precision

We manufacture professional moulded parts for industry. Precision and high quantities often play a major role here. We are modernly equipped and have the right facility for the manufacturing process for every case.

Die-cutting rubber

The die-cutting of rubber moulded parts is a process in industrial manufacturing that enables the manufacture of precise, uniform and often complex rubber parts that are used in various industries. In the die-cutting of rubber moulded parts, raw material, usually in the form of rubber sheets or rolls, is pressed through a die-cutting machine. A specially made die-cutting tool, also known as a die, cuts the desired part out of the raw material. The precision and efficiency of the die-cutting process depend on the quality of the die-cutting tool and the machine.

Rubber is available in many variants that are optimised for different applications and requirements. The frequently used rubber types include natural rubber (NR), known for its good elasticity and abrasion resistance, synthetic rubbers such as nitrile rubber (NBR) and EPDM, which have specific chemical and physical properties such as resistance to oil, heat or weathering, as well as silicone rubber, which is used for applications that require high temperature resistance and flexibility.

The die-cutting process can be divided into several steps. First, the raw material is brought into the right size and shape in order to be die-cut efficiently. The die-cutting tools are then mounted on the machine and set to the specifications of the desired part. The material is then fed through the machine and the tool cuts out the moulded part. After the die-cutting process, post-processing takes place, in which burrs or other irregularities are removed and, if necessary, further processing or assembly is carried out.

Die-cut rubber moulded parts are used in many industries, including the automotive industry, where they serve as seals, damping elements and sealing boots, the electronics industry, where they are used as insulating materials and shock-absorbing components, medical technology, in which they are used as seals and special medical devices, as well as mechanical engineering, in which they act as wear parts and seals.

Cutting rubber

For cutting rubber, we use various variants that work very precisely. This is necessary so that subsequent further processing can proceed seamlessly. In this way we can cut rubber mats to the size you need.

Rubber mats cut to size are our great strength - challenge us.

Through the use of precise mechanical processes, high-quality and tailor-made rubber articles can be manufactured that meet the requirements of the respective applications.

You can also find out more about cutting to size here: Rubber mats cut to size

Waterjet cutting

Cutting rubber with a waterjet is a precise process in which a high-pressure waterjet, often mixed with an abrasive, is used to cut through the material. The waterjet is passed through a fine nozzle at extremely high pressure, whereby it receives enough energy to cut through the rubber without deforming or heating the material.

This process enables the cutting of complex shapes and fine details with high accuracy and is particularly advantageous because it exerts no mechanical stress on the material and therefore causes no cracks or deformations. In addition, no toxic vapours or residues are produced, which makes it an environmentally friendly method.

Here you can find out even more about waterjet cutting

Cutting rubber with a CO2 laser (laser beam)

Cutting rubber with a laser beam (CO2 laser) is no less precise. The CO₂ laser generates an intense beam of light that cuts through the material by heating and vaporising it. This process enables the cutting of complex shapes and fine details with high accuracy. A major advantage of laser cutting is the contactless machining, which does not subject the material to mechanical stress and therefore avoids deformations and damage.

In addition, it offers clean cut edges and minimises material loss. The technology is particularly suitable for applications that require high precision and repeat accuracy. There is no mechanical wear on tools, as the laser beam has no physical contact with the material.

Cutting rubber with a CNC plotter

Our modern machines cut and plot your components quickly, flexibly and cost-effectively. We can also label and mark your components directly during manufacturing, as our systems are equipped with printer stations.

Our cutting table processes all common CAD formats such as dxf, dwg and stp as well as PDFs. If desired, we will also create the design and drawing of your components for you.

Thanks to modern software, we use the material optimally, which both saves costs and is more environmentally friendly. We support you in the manufacture of individual pieces, first prototypes and series production. We often also accompany our customers from the initial CNC manufacturing to the die-cutting technique, which is usually cheaper for large quantities. And all of this from a single source.

Here you can find out even more about CNC machining

Manual manufacturing

There are special custom shapes or customer requirements that cannot be handled with a state-of-the-art machine. This is where our manual manufacturing comes into play. We manufacture special shapes and special requests for shapes manually for you - this way you receive a high-quality sealing product.

Cutting strips - rubber cut pieces

With our strip cutting machine, we are able to cut strips of rubber from 5mm up to a material thickness of 50mm.

The strip cutting system is a machine for industrial manufacturing that cuts wide webs of material into narrow strips. The rubber is unwound from a roll, cut by rotating knives or blades and wound onto winding devices.

Individual manufacturing

Talk to us, we machine rubber in all conceivable colours and shapes and will certainly also have the right solution for your project!

Advantages you can expect from Martan Rubber

Large selection of rubber sheets, sealing material and O-rings

Individual solutions on site

Rubber machining and sealing technology

Designing, drafting and drawing your parts

The highest degree of precision

XXL machine park, plotting, die-cutting, CO2 lasering, bending, bonding

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Industries we supply

Mechanical & plant engineering

Conveyor technology

Food industry

Automotive industry

Packaging industry

Medical / laboratory technology

Vehicle technology

Water technology

Aerospace industry

Rail technology

Shopfitting

Aviation industry

Mechanical & plant engineering

Conveyor technology

Food industry

Automotive industry

Packaging industry

Medical / laboratory technology

Vehicle technology

Water technology

Aerospace industry

Rail technology

Shopfitting

Aviation industry

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