08.27.15
MTD Micro Molding, a provider of micro-injection molding, has released an updated "Materials Menu" of materials that can be micromolded to help guide engineers at medical device companies.
"One of the more surprising things,” according to MTD Micro Molding President Dennis Tully, "is that when discussing projects with clients and engineering groups, even those in large companies with huge R&D budgets, it usually comes as a surprise that almost any plastic material can be used as an implant."
Most plastic materials are implantable, but only when qualified with proper testing.
“Most are shocked to hear this. And there is a lot of misinformation about whether or not a material must be tested for a new application, especially when the material has proven itself in another application. They ask, 'Can we forego the testing?' And the answer is most always, ‘no,’” said Tully.
Material selection is a crucial step in product manufacturability. Selecting the correct material drives a number of factors, including tolerance, dimension, strength, usabality, speed-to-market, design, critical features, and cost.
MTD's updated materials list is available here.
Starting in 1972 as an injection mold supplier to other plastic molders, MTD is a vertically integrated micro-molded parts supplier dedicated to the medical industry. The company is based in Charlton, Mass.
"One of the more surprising things,” according to MTD Micro Molding President Dennis Tully, "is that when discussing projects with clients and engineering groups, even those in large companies with huge R&D budgets, it usually comes as a surprise that almost any plastic material can be used as an implant."
Most plastic materials are implantable, but only when qualified with proper testing.
“Most are shocked to hear this. And there is a lot of misinformation about whether or not a material must be tested for a new application, especially when the material has proven itself in another application. They ask, 'Can we forego the testing?' And the answer is most always, ‘no,’” said Tully.
Material selection is a crucial step in product manufacturability. Selecting the correct material drives a number of factors, including tolerance, dimension, strength, usabality, speed-to-market, design, critical features, and cost.
MTD's updated materials list is available here.
Starting in 1972 as an injection mold supplier to other plastic molders, MTD is a vertically integrated micro-molded parts supplier dedicated to the medical industry. The company is based in Charlton, Mass.