Many medical devices are manufactured using injection molding, or by CNC machining semi-finished extruded shapes. There’s a place for each production method, and ideally a
Home During the early stages of a project to develop a new product, Genesis Medical Plastics was contacted by a medical device manufacturer to determine
Properties reported in suppliers’ data sheets for plastics including medical grades are based on testing industry-standard injection molded ASTM or ISO tensile bars. The tests
Medical devices are among the most challenging products to bring to market, and for good reason. While medical devices can solve intractable health problems, they
Plastics machining and plastics fabrication are terms sometimes used interchangeably when referring to ways to make components for medical devices and equipment. Most probably this
Medical devices are in high demand and companies who provide them often compare the efficiencies of toll vs contract manufacturing for the best output of
Medical thermoplastics like PEEK are compatible with several conversion processes, including custom extrusion. During extrusion, the plastic is melted and converted into a continuous, uniform
Stock PEEK shapes like rods allow for thicker cross-sections and extended lengths, beyond what is possible with injection molding. PEEK rods can be extruded with
Choose an Experienced Team to Handle the Polymer Conversions Process The polymer conversions process begins with an idea and ends with a useful component. Between
What’s involved in the polymer conversion process? There are more than a few ways to convert polymers, and each method requires extensive expertise to handle