Helix Medical, based in Carpinteria, Calif., offers scientific injection molding methodology for
liquidsilicone rubber molding at its medical device manufacturing facilities in Massachusetts and California, according to the company. Scientific injection molding combines product design, tool design, material selection and process development from the polymer point of view, a process in which potential defects can be identified up front. The benefits of scientific injection molding include higher yields, lower material consumption and increased process robustness. The application of these principles delivers better flow control, fewer visual defects and increases part integrity, company officials said. Helix Medical is a global manufacturer for the medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
More info: (978) 281-2023; www.helixmedical.com.