Thermoplastic Injection Molding Blog
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- Performance Plastics – USP Class VI Medical Compliance June 29, 2023 Topics: Blog, Engineering Capabilities Blogs, Medical Industries Blogs In order to ensure the safety of medical devices, USP Class VI testing is required. Developed by the United States Pharmacopeia, the Class VI test is a specific test conducted on medical devices to assess their biocompatibility. It is designed to evaluate the potential adverse biological effects of the materials used in a medical device… Read More
- Performance Plastics – PEEK use in Medical Devices June 22, 2023 Topics: Blog, Peek Materials Blogs Engineered Plastic Medical Devices are revolutionizing the healthcare industry. The growth of polymers has transformed the marketplace, with plastic medical devices steadily replacing other materials such as glass, ceramics, and metals, wherever applicable. Peek (Polyether Ether Ketone) plastics are widely used in the medical device industry due to their excellent mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and resistance… Read More
- Endurosharp® Torlon® Tools vs Traditional Metal Scrapers June 15, 2023 Topics: Blog, EnduroSharp Blogs, Torlon Materials Blog Correctly and efficiently performing aircraft maintenance requires the correct tools. Patented EnduroSharp® Torlon® aircraft maintenance tools, exclusively from Performance Plastics, are the correct tools. They are non-metallic scraper tools that quickly and effectively remove silicone, sealants, adhesives, and coatings while keeping an effective edge and not damaging underlying materials. At the time of development, many… Read More
- Performance Plastics – How a mold flow analysis can save you time and money. June 13, 2023 Topics: Blog, Design Engineering Capabilities Blogs, Videos A Mold flow analysis is a software simulation that can show how resin will fill the mold during the injection molding process. By understanding material fill, injection mold designers can better position gates, anticipate where knit lines will appear, and locate difficult-to-fill spots in the mold. The predictive process of mold flow analysis can uncover design issues,… Read More
- Performance Plastics – Experts in Micro Molding Technology June 6, 2023 Topics: Blog, Capabilities Blogs, Materials Blogs Micro injection molding is a specialized form of injection molding that is used to produce small, intricate parts with high precision and accuracy, It has gained significant attention in various industries, including medical devices, electronics, automotive, and aerospace/defense. In recent years, several innovations have emerged in micro injection molding, improving its capabilities, and expanding… Read More
- Performance Plastics – Family Molds for Advanced Materials June 1, 2023 Topics: Blog, Design Engineering Capabilities Blogs, Materials Blogs, Videos A family mold is a mold that produces different parts using the same base. There can be multiple cavities for different part numbers. Family molds often have a building cost advantage over molds dedicated to a single part number. A common usage is to combine two halves of housing into a family mold. Halves are… Read More
- Performance Plastics – Factors that Determine Injection Mold ROI May 25, 2023 Topics: Blog, Engineering Capabilities Blogs Injection molds are one of the most significant investments a manufacturer can make. The lifespan of the injection mold depends on several factors; the design and construction of the mold, the type of material being molded, the operating conditions, and the maintenance practices employed. Generally, high-quality molds are built to be durable and last for… Read More
- Torlon for Precision Industrial Applications May 18, 2023 Topics: Blog, Capabilities Blogs, Materials Blogs, Torlon Materials Blog Torlon is a high-performance polymer that is often used in precision industrial applications due to its exceptional mechanical and thermal properties. It is a brand name for polyamide-imide (PAI), a thermoplastic material that exhibits excellent strength, stiffness, and dimensional stability. Here are some key characteristics and advantages of Torlon in precision industrial applications: High Strength… Read More
