Molding News
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Top Ten Tips For Medical Micro Molding
3/4/2015
This paper includes information on the differences between micro, miniature, and small parts, the impacts material selection can make, maintaining manufacturability as sizes become smaller, and much more. Download it to better understand the micro molding process.
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Top Ten Tips For Designing Silicone Medical Components
3/4/2015
Silicone is biocompatible, inert and stable, flexible, has a low compression set with a wide range of durometers, and offers superior heat resistance. While these properties make it ideal for medical device components, up-front design considerations should be taken into account as well.
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Micro-Molding 101: Injection Molding On The Micro Scale
1/28/2015
New ways of addressing engineering and manufacturing challenges are constantly under development, and it can be difficult to stay well-informed. But, if you don’t keep on top of these new techniques, you might miss out on opportunities to stay competitive.
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Molding Process Validation for Medical Devices: Five Things to Know
Understanding what is involved in injection-molding process validation and why it is important will help you choose a molding partner who can provide you with the confidence that your plastic parts will work well every time.
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Five Things You Need To Know To Obtain Quality Micromolded Parts
Micromolding requires a high level of attention to detail, making it important to understand what it takes to obtain quality micromolded parts from your supplier.
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How To Avoid The Top 8 Micro Design Mistakes
Often, micro part designers will spend hours on a new drawing, only to end up making significant revisions or compromises when they reach the manufacturing phase. This article presents recommendations to improve the manufacturability of micro designs while minimizing project costs and lead times.