Five Considerations For Working With A Molder — Early In The Product Design Phase (Do's And Don'ts)

By Mike Driscoll, Engineering Manager

When developing any part or device for the medical or optics industries, the goal is almost always the same: get the part to market as soon as possible and at minimal expense.

That’s easier said than done.

Product designs are usually tweaked several times before a part or device is finalized, and, even then, there are several instances where a design or concept will ultimately be rejected due to its lack of moldability. Moldability refers to a part’s ability to mold without distortion from the movement of the polymer during material cooling.