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🏒 Friday Fun Facts: Crafting Hockey Pucks 🏒 Ever wondered how those little black discs we call hockey pucks are made? 🤔 Let's take a peek behind the scenes at the fascinating process of creating these iconic pieces of the game! 🧵 Step 1: Raw Materials It all starts with a high-density rubber material. These are usually made of vulcanized rubber, known for its durability and consistency on the ice. Step 2: Molding The rubber is heated and poured into puck-shaped molds. This process ensures each puck is perfectly round and flat on both sides, adhering to the standard size and weight regulations. Step 3: Cooling and Trimming After molding, the pucks are cooled to set their shape. Any excess rubber is trimmed off, leaving behind a smooth, uniform surface. Step 4: Testing Quality control is crucial. Pucks undergo rigorous testing to make sure they meet the weight and size standards set by the league. Any flawed pucks are discarded. Step 5: Packaging Once they pass inspection, pucks are carefully packaged and shipped to Novelty Printers to be decorated. Then they’re ready to be sent out to our customers! These unassuming black pucks may look simple, but they play a crucial role in one of the world's most exhilarating sports. 🌍🏒 The next time you see a puck gliding across the ice, remember the craftsmanship and precision that went into creating it! 🤩👏 #FridayFunFact #HockeyPuckMagic #BehindTheScenes #HockeyLife

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