Lathe Cutting

Our lathe cutting process produces high-precision seals, gaskets, washers, and hoses for industries requiring tight tolerances and consistent performance. We use advanced techniques to ensure accuracy, whether for small runs or large-scale production.

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Applications Across Industries

Our lathe-cut rubber components are trusted in industries such as:

Automotive – Engine seals, fuel system gaskets, and fluid-resistant washers
Aerospace & Defense – Precision seals for hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Medical & Healthcare – FDA-compliant tubing and gaskets for medical devices
Industrial – Custom-cut hoses, vibration dampeners, and mechanical seals
Oil & Gas – High-durability rubber components for extreme environments

Our Lathe Cutting Process

1. Milling and Extruding – The selected rubber material is first milled and extruded into a rough shape, preparing it for precision cutting.

2. Mandrel Wrapping and Curing – The material is wrapped onto a mandrel and cured in an autoclave, ensuring uniform pressure and consistency across all parts.

3. Lathe or Grinder Precision Cutting – Once cured, the material is lathed or ground to exact specifications, achieving precise depth, wall thickness, and finish.

Benefits of Our Rubber Vibration Dampeners

Superior precision and consistency for high-tolerance applications
Ideal for both soft and dense rubber materials
Cost-effective production for small or high-volume runs
Custom cuts available, including angled and V-groove designs

When tight tolerances and consistent quality matter, Southern Michigan Rubber delivers. Contact us and let us help you find the perfect lathe-cut solution for your application.

Our Rubber Compounds:

Our custom rubber formulations can meet a variety of needs, from FDA-approved compounds to fire-retardant materials. Below is a list of compounds we offer using the Shore A scale for durometer.

Natural Rubber: 40–90 durometer
Nitrile (Buna-N): 40–90 durometer, including Carboxylated variant
Neoprene: 25–90 durometer, including fire retardant variants
Silicone: 30–80 durometer, including low and high-temperature variants -100.F to 500.F
Fluorocarbon: 50–90 durometer
EPDM: 40–90 durometer, including high molecular weight options
Urethane: 40–80 durometer
SBR: 40–90 durometer
Natural Rubber: 40–70 durometer
HNBR: 40–80 durometer

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Our Capabilities:

Expedite your project with tooling designs completed in 2-6 weeks.
Remove excess materials and flash with precision using our cryogenic deflashing process.
We bond rubber to all common metals, making us the ideal partner for automotive and industrial applications.
Our molds can accommodate single or multi-cavity configurations for higher efficiency.
Steel or aluminum molds for maximum flexibility.
Capable of molding parts up to 24” x 24”.

Additional Capabilities:

A wide variety of colors available
Nonconductive / conductive blends
Internally lubricated compounds
FDA approved ingredient components
FDA approved compounds
Multilayer durometer gaskets

Extruded rubber before core is inserted and Lathe cutting process begins.

Rubber gaskets cut on a lathe.

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