Molding
Scientific Injection Molding: A Tool for Lean Manufacturing
December 2, 2009 4:26 am | by Frank Staples and Alpesh Patel | Helix Medical | Articles | CommentsInjection molding is a critical component fabrication technique in medical device manufacturing. Therefore, any method that can be employed to reduce costs associated with it is of much interest to device makers.
LISTED UNDER: Molding | Injection Molding | Silicon MoldingChallenges and Opportunities Realized During a Thermoset Tooling Transfer
December 2, 2009 4:25 am | by Tom Sloane | Articles | CommentsThe Project: Transfer tools from a closing thermoset molder to a new contract molder without sacrificing quality or capabilities. The Solution: Not only were the tools successfully transferred, but critical elements of the product were reevaluated and enhanced.
LISTED UNDER: Molding | Component Testing | Product DesignHandling a Three Molding Process Solution
August 28, 2009 12:02 pm | by Tobey Hayden | Articles | CommentsThe Project: Design a bed handle that will fit onto existing Joerns beds, increase patient comfort, and enhance caregiver safety.
LISTED UNDER: Molding | Prototyping | Rapid PrototypingInternational Plastics Design Competition
December 5, 2008 7:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Alliance of Plastics Processors (APP) is now accepting applications for the International Plastics Design Competition (IPDC), which will co-locate with NPE2009 on June 22-26 at Chicago's McCormick Place.
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Molded Rubber And Plastic Components Website
December 5, 2008 7:03 am | Product Releases | CommentsMinnesota Rubber and Plastics (MR&P) has redesigned its website, which communicates the company's science-based approach comprising product design, manufacturing, process development, sourcing, quality systems, material sciences expertise, and program management.
LISTED UNDER: Molding | Product DesignMedical Device Molding: A Commitment, Not a Choice
November 10, 2008 6:52 am | by Brian Wright | Articles | CommentsBy Brian Wright With more and more jobs heading overseas, a growing number of molding companies have been changing their focus to medical device manufacturing. This can make sense; however, it is usually easier said than done.
LISTED UNDER: MoldingShort Run Molding for Long Term Success
September 10, 2008 8:32 am | Articles | CommentsMolding is a critical process in the manufacture of medical devices. However, long molding runs are not always the ideal option for the fabrication of components for a device. Short run molding provides numerous advantages to medical device designers that would not be otherwise realized.
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Injection Molding and Extrusion Grade Vinyl Compounds
March 11, 2008 5:10 am | Polyone Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Geon HC product line will feature flexible injection molding and extrusion grade vinyl compounds with a wide range of durometers. These compounds are available from as low as 60 Shore A through nearly-rigid grades, and many have USP Class 6 and FDA regulatory status.
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Rubber/Silicone Molding and Bonding
August 10, 2007 5:11 am | Hiawatha Rubber Co. | Product Releases | CommentsDesign engineers will benefit from the company’s capabilities of molding and bonding unique rubber and silicone formulations for today’s newest equipment and products.
LISTED UNDER: Molding | Silicon Molding | Silicon MoldingDeveloping Medical Components Utilizing Early Supplier Involvement
March 12, 2007 1:18 pm | Nypro | Product Releases | CommentsDeveloping complex plastic medical components for high volume assembly can be greatly enhanced by taking advantage of early supplier involvement.
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Custom Micro Molding
November 6, 2006 11:12 am | Minnesota Rubber & Plastics | Product Releases | CommentsMiniaturization of components in a broad range of polymers gives the medical designer greater flexibility in designing devices such as fluid delivery systems, diagnostic equipment, and endoscopic devices for minimally invasive cardiovascular and orthopedic procedures.
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Silicone-to-Plastic Molding
July 7, 2006 8:43 am | Product Releases | CommentsSelect-Hesive LIMS are offered for silicone-to-plastic molding and eliminate costly assembly steps by allowing molders to utilize 2-shot or insert overmolding processes. The results are improved part quality and consistency, which allows for increased productivity and cost savings.
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Molding Compound
February 6, 2006 10:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsLoctite ResinAid 3596 cures on exposure to UV or visible light of the right intensity. The molding compound produces tear resistant yet soft and conformable shells that deliver improved comfort and durability in the ear canal.
LISTED UNDER: MoldingOvermolding
November 3, 2004 9:24 am | Gls Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsA new handbook from GLS Corp., McHenry, IL, explains how to optimize adhesion in hard-soft overmolding. It details the benefits of soft-touch overmolding materials and provides tips on obtaining the best adhesion between hard substrates and soft TPEs.
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Plastic Engineering
April 9, 2004 9:27 am | CAE Services Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsCompany offers plastic engineering services and the expertise to eliminate molding uncertainty, costly trial and error methods, and excessive mold samplings.
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