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Repairing and Cleaning Operations in Outsole Process: Outsole (Stock Fitting) Assembly Series
Before final brushing, every completed outsole passes through repairing and cleaning operations. These activities remove adhesive residue, stains, dust, fingerprints, handling marks, polishing residue, and other minor cosmetic defects created during outsole assembly and finishing. In the previous blog, Padding Operations in Outsole Process, we covered how outsole edge is padded to seal and enhance the outsole edge surface to improve outsole appearance. Repairing and cleaning provide the final cosmetic correction before the outsoles moves to final brushing. The objective is not to hide manufacturing defects. Instead, operators should remove…
Heel Nailing Operations in Outsole Process: Outsole (Stock Fitting) Assembly Series
In the previous blog, Stage Inspection II – Assembly Inspection Operations in Outsole Process, we covered inspection of the assembled outsole/stock fitting components before the shoe proceeds to the next operation. Heel nailing is another important operation within this stage…
Stage Inspection II – Assembly Inspection Operations in Outsole Process: Outsole (Stock Fitting) Assembly Series
In the previous blog, Chilling Operations in Outsole Process, we discussed how controlled chilling stabilises the assembled outsole after pressing. Once chilling is completed, the product must pass an important quality gate before moving to finishing. This stage is known…
Chilling Operations in Outsole Process: Outsole (Stock Fitting) Assembly Series
After Outsole Pressing, the bonded outsole assembly remains warm because of heat activation and pressing. The next operation is Chilling, which rapidly reduces the assembly temperature and stabilises the bonded components before further handling. In the previous blog, Outsole Pressing…
Outsole Pressing Operations in Outsole Process: Outsole (Stock Fitting) Assembly Series
In the previous article, Outsole Attaching Operations in Outsole Process, we covered the accurate positioning and attachment of outsole components within the Stock Fitting process. Once the outsole has been attached, the assembly immediately moves to the pressing operation. Outsole…
Outsole Attaching Operations in Outsole Process: Outsole (Stock Fitting) Assembly Series
In the previous article, Drying and Activation Operations in Outsole Process, we discussed how adhesive-coated components are dried and activated to achieve the required tack before bonding. Once activation is complete, the adhesive surfaces remain effective only for a limited…
Drying and Activation Operations in Outsole Process: Outsole (Stock Fitting) Assembly Series
In the previous blog, Secondary Cement Coating Operations in Outsole Process, we covered the application of the second adhesive coat on the outsole. Once this coating is completed, the outsole must pass through controlled drying and activation before it can…
