VHB Tape Die Cutting & Custom Acrylic Foam Parts
VHB (Very High Bond) acrylic foam tapes are the standard replacement for screws, rivets, liquid adhesives and welds in modern assembly. We convert VHB and equivalent high-bond acrylic foam tapes into die-cut, ready-to-apply parts — kiss-cut on a liner for automated lines, or cut loose for manual application.
Why die-cut VHB beats buying tape rolls
Supplying your assembly line with pre-cut VHB parts removes hand cutting, eliminates misalignment and cuts labour by 60–80%. The foam fills gaps, absorbs vibration, seals against dust and moisture, and bonds dissimilar materials — painted metal, glass, plastics and composites — without visible fasteners.
VHB series we convert
- 3M 4920 / 4930 — black acrylic foam, 0.4 mm / 0.6 mm, high shear on high-energy surfaces.
- 3M 4951 — grey acrylic foam, 1.1 mm, conformable, bonds to moderate surface-energy plastics.
- 3M 5952 / 5925 — black, 1.6 mm / 0.8 mm, excellent for low-energy plastics and powder coating.
- Equivalent acrylic foam tapes — Lupin, Tesa, Nitto and other OEM foam tapes converted to your spec.
Typical capabilities
| Thickness range | 0.25 mm – 3.0 mm acrylic foam tapes |
| Die-cut tolerance | ±0.05 – 0.3 mm |
| Cutting methods | Rotary die cutting (high volume), flat-bed (large parts), laser (prototypes) |
| Presentation | Kiss-cut on release liner, tape-and-reel, sheets or individual die-cut parts |
| Adhesive side | Double-sided as standard; single-sided on request |
| Temperature range | −40 °C to +150 °C continuous (foam tapes) |
| Volume | Prototype to millions of pieces per year |
Typical applications
- Automotive — exterior trim, emblems, sensor brackets, B-pillar cladding, interior panels.
- Appliances — nameplates, control panels, door seals, filter frames.
- Electronics — display bonding, battery retention, camera modules, housing assembly.
- Signage & furniture — acrylic panels to MDF, mirror bonding, glass-to-metal joints.
FAQ
Can you die cut VHB to a custom shape?
Yes — any 2D contour from your drawing. Steel-rule dies for volume, laser cutting for prototypes.
Can the parts be supplied on tape-and-reel for pick-and-place?
Yes, kiss-cut on a PET liner at a fixed pitch, ready for automated dispensing.
Do you stock 3M VHB or do I supply the material?
We can source genuine 3M VHB through approved channels, or convert your supplied rolls. Both options available.
Send us your drawing and the VHB series (or the substrate and surface energy). We recommend the right tape and cut a free prototype within 3–7 days.