Molding Systems
Achieving Effective Process Monitoring Through Detailed Process Development
May 14, 2013 11:57 am | by Robert P. Gattshall, Technical Shared Services Manager, The Tech Group | The Tech Group, Inc. | Articles | CommentsWhen it comes to molding for medical devices, effective process monitoring isn’t just about getting a part correct, but rather, it could be a matter of life or death. Ensuring product is produced within defined limits is critical. This article highlights the considerations required to be certain effective process monitoring has been established for medical molding.
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Standard and Custom Compression Molding
February 5, 2013 4:52 pm | by MDT Staff | Wabash Mpi | Product Releases | CommentsWabash MPI offers standard and custom compression molding, transfer molding, vacuum molding, ASTM, composite molding, laboratory and R&D presses, as well as a series of hydraulic, all electric and pneumatic compression presses.
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Silicone Vulcanization Process
January 7, 2013 10:34 am | by MDT Staff | Engel North America | Product Releases | CommentsENGEL North America will introduce their new UV vulcanization process for silicone molding at the upcoming Plastec West show, February 12th -14th, 2013 in Anaheim, CA. On display will be a 110 ton ENGEL emotion all-electric machine...
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Medical Device Firm Creates Complex Production Parts
July 11, 2012 9:59 am | by Acist | Stratasys Inc. | Articles | CommentsAcist (Advanced Contrast Imaging System Technology) is a medical-device company that specializes in developing contrast injection systems in the fields of cardiology and radiology. Acist’s devices infuse dye into the vascular system, letting physicians visualize anatomies.
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Outsourced Molding Success Springs Up
May 30, 2012 10:02 am | by Tim Nakari | Lee Spring Co | Articles | CommentsThe Challenge: Identify a partner who is able to aid in the development of an injection molded plastic spring.The Solution: Spectrum was able to deliver the resulting product to Lee Spring for market in eight weeks, from first concept discussions through to final production.
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Challenges & Solutions for Micro Injection Molding
May 29, 2012 11:07 am | by Peter Szewczyk, BSME | Articles | CommentsBeing mindful of the challenges and obstacles that can impede success when specifying micro injection molding processes can aid designers when planning to use this option for elements of their product. This article provides a comprehensive look at many of the areas of concern for component fabrication at this size and also offers solutions to the problems.
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Cast Urethane Molding
March 16, 2012 5:58 am | Redeye On Demand By Stratasys | Product Releases | CommentsRedEye On Demand, a rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing service provider, and business unit of Stratasys Inc., today announced it has added cast urethane molding...
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Clean Room Liquid Silicone Rubber Molding and Assembly
February 22, 2012 5:22 am | Rogan Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsRogan Corporation, a leading molder of plastic components for more than seventy-five years, has added a 1,500 square foot new clean room to its manufacturing facility.
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Metal Injection Molding
November 16, 2011 5:57 am | Product Releases | CommentsParmatech Corporation, a leading provider of custom manufactured metal injection molding (MIM) components and services, announces that it will feature a range of its capabilities...
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Challenges and Rewards of Molding Silicone
November 9, 2011 11:50 am | by Mats Håkanson | Articles | CommentsSilicone is a significant material in medical device design. As such, finding an expert partner who understands all of its benefits and challenges is key for manufacturers who wish to implement the material into a product. This article highlights several advantages of using silicone for component fabrication as well as some of the obstacles to success.
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Metal Injection Molding and Micro-MIM
October 27, 2011 10:53 am | Product Releases | CommentsAdvanced Powder Products, Inc. uses metal injection molding (MIM) and micro-MIM (µMIM) to produce precision parts for surgical, dental and implantation applications in a range of alloys...
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Connecting Quality and Success with Two-Shot Molding
October 24, 2011 10:44 am | by Ray Townsend | Value Plastics, A Nordson Company | Articles | CommentsMedical device manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to eliminate waste, cut costs, save time, and generally, get products to market faster. When it comes to molding, one machine is helping to accomplish all of that. This article looks at a two-shot molding machine that can deliver consistency and repeatability while offering the additional benefits mentioned below.
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A Process Approach to Molding Leads to Better Results
October 24, 2011 10:29 am | by Kersten Terry and Cheryl Weckle | Articles | CommentsPartnering with a molding services provider and establishing a strong relationship is critical to success for medical device manufacturers. However, a greater degree of efficiency can be established from partnering with the molder’s resin supplier as well. This article looks at the additional benefits realized from going a step further in reaching out to all parties involved in the molding supply chain.
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October 21, 2011 10:37 am | by Rick Puglielli | Articles | CommentsMolding for medical devices involves critical processes that must offer repeatability, assurance of accuracy, and a high degree of quality. The following article will describe the basic fundamentals of the injection molding process that one needs to understand before developing an effective protocol for validating the injection molding process.
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October 20, 2011 12:45 pm | by Joseph L. Mitchell, Charles Rissel, and Mark Aubart | Articles | CommentsMedical devices are molded from acrylic polymers to meet the requirements of a broad range of applications. Many of these devices are complex and challenge the skills of the injection molder with complicated mold designs that are difficult to fill. These challenges can be overcome with the selection of the proper grade of acrylic polymer and appropriate injection molding parameters.
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