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Tips for Better Plastic Injection Molding Parts for the Medical Industry

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Injection molding manufacturers adhere to very high standards of quality, especially when it comes to producing parts for the medical industry. The plastic components created for medical devices directly impact the health and safety of users and patients alike, so material quality, traceability, and precision are vital areas of focus. To ensure these parts meet the exact specifications and tolerances required of them, manufacturers have to carefully consider several factors during the design phase. Let’s look at some of these tips to achieve better plastic injection molding parts for the medical industry.

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Questions to Expect When Requesting a Plastic Injection Molding Quote

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When it comes to taking your idea to market, it pays to be prepared. This extends to first contact with your manufacturer. When requesting your quote from your injection molding manufacturer, you should be ready to receive some questions you may not have considered. Without a thorough understanding of the injection molding process, it’s important to know what questions to expect and plan for when requesting a plastic injection molding quote.

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Injection Molding Thermoplastic Highlight: Polyamide

A plastic part part made from polyamide being held by a hand.

The magic of plastic injection molding is that there is a myriad of materials to select from, all with their own unique characteristics. One such material commonly used in injection molding is polyamide – perhaps more widely known as Nylon. This highly versatile thermoplastic boasts an impressive combination of electrical and mechanical properties, making it an ideal material to use in many different industries. To give you a better idea of your options, let’s highlight some of the benefits and challenges associated with the thermoplastic polyamide.

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Is Plastic Injection Molding Ecologically Sustainable?

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The green movement is more important than ever nowadays. Companies are being urged to make changes that scale back on their carbon footprint and support the environment. Plastics usually get a poor reputation when it comes to environmental health, but the plastic injection molding industry is surprisingly very economically responsible. Many injection molding manufacturers hold themselves accountable for the environment’s wellbeing by improving all stages of their process. Let’s review some of the ways plastic injection molding is ecologically sustainable.

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The Dangers of Using an Offshore Mold Maker

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Cost vs. benefit is the crux of every business decision, and determining where to purchase an injection mold is no exception. The allure of cheap labor can be a strong selling point for offshoring mold production. However, the risks of offshoring can often far outweigh the benefits of an inexpensive mold, which can end up costing you more in the long haul. Let’s review the dangers of using an offshore mold maker and why it’s more lucrative to manufacture locally.

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When to Consider Using Fire-Resistant Plastics in Your Part Design

A three-pronged plug surrounded in burnt plastic laying next to a power strip with burnt plastic.

While plastics have changed the playing field when it comes to machining parts, the environment and stresses your plastic will be subject to must be clearly understood. Due to the hydrocarbon makeup of plastics, some grades can be flammable. If you have concerns about your product going up in smoke, thankfully the trail of fire-resistant plastics has already been blazed. If you’re looking to injection molded thermoplastics with fire-resistant properties in your next project, read on below.

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