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How Rapid Injection Molding is Revolutionizing Medical Device Development

In the highly regulated and constantly evolving medical industry, the ability to quickly and cost-effectively produce high-quality parts is critical. That's where rapid injection molding comes in. This innovative manufacturing process is transforming medical device development by allowing designers and engineers to go from concept to final product at unprecedented speeds.

Rapid injection molding involves the use of advanced tooling and manufacturing processes to produce small to mid-sized plastic parts in a fraction of the time traditional methods would take. This is a huge advantage in the medical industry, where time is of the essence and the ability to quickly iterate on designs can mean the difference between life and death.

One of the key benefits of rapid injection molding is its ability to reduce lead times. Traditional injection molding can take several weeks or even months to produce a mold and go through the iterative prototyping process. However, with rapid injection molding, molds can be produced in as little as a few days, and iterative changes can be made quickly and easily.

This speed and flexibility make rapid injection molding ideal for medical device development. It allows designers to quickly prototype and test different solutions, refine their designs, and get new products to market faster than ever before. This is essential in an industry where innovation moves quickly, and new advancements are constantly being made.

Another major benefit of rapid injection molding is its cost-effectiveness. The high cost of traditional injection molding means that it can be prohibitive for smaller production runs or for devices with complex designs. However, rapid injection molding allows these parts to be produced at a significantly lower cost, making it ideal for small and mid-sized runs.

One of the key factors driving the adoption of rapid injection molding in the medical industry is its ability to produce highly precise parts. The process uses high-performance materials and advanced tooling to ensure that each part is produced to exacting tolerances. This is essential in the medical industry, where small deviations can have serious consequences.

There are several key considerations when using rapid injection molding in the medical industry. First, it's essential to ensure that all parts are produced to the highest quality standards. This means using advanced tooling, high-performance materials, and strict quality control processes. Second, it's important to ensure that the manufacturing process is fully validated and meets all regulatory requirements. Finally, it's crucial to work with a manufacturer who has experience in the medical industry and understands the unique challenges and requirements.

In conclusion, rapid injection molding is transforming the medical industry by allowing for the rapid and cost-effective production of high-quality parts. Its speed, flexibility, and precision make it ideal for medical device development, where innovation moves quickly and small deviations can have serious consequences. To take full advantage of this innovative manufacturing process, it's essential to partner with a manufacturer who has experience in the medical industry and understands the unique challenges and requirements. By doing so, companies can produce innovative new devices and get them to market faster than ever before.

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On-demand Rapid Injection Molding

Sigma’s rapid tooling service helps you to have the low volume to large volume plastic parts done, with no compromise on the material selection.

  • No MOQ required
  • Get the rapid tooling as fast as 2 weeks
  • Free DFM
  • 24/7 engineering support

Our rapid injection molding Application

Sigma Technik Limited's rapid injection molding service injects molten plastic materials into molds using injection molding machines and molds, and cools and solidifies them over a certain period of time, ultimately forming the required plastic parts. This manufacturing process is usually suitable for producing small and medium-sized plastic parts, which can obtain high-quality and precise parts in a short period of time.

Plastic Injection Molding

Injection molding is a common manufacturing process to produce low volume to large volumes of parts typically made out of plastic. The process involves injecting molten material into a mold and letting it cool to a solid-state.

Liquid Silicone Rubber Molding

Liquid Silicone Rubber is known as LSR, which is a process used to produce parts made from silicone rubber, widely used create products such as medical devices, automotive parts, baby care products, and many others.

2K Injection molding

2K injection molding is a manufacturing process in which two different types of plastic materials are molded together in a single operation to create a single homogeneous component. This process allows for efficient and cost-effective production of high-quality parts that can perform unique functions.

Overmolding and Insert Molding

Overmolding / Insert molding combines two or more materials into a single part, one of the material is usually soft and flexible, or metal. The purpose of overmolding/insert molding is to add functionality, improve grip, provide protection, or enhance aesthetics.

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Rapid injection molding materials

ABS

ABS is a type of plastic with high strength, hardness, and toughness. It has good impact resistance and wear resistance, and is suitable for manufacturing shells, components, and models.

PC

PC is a transparent, high-strength, high-temperature resistant, and excellent electrical insulation material. It is suitable for manufacturing transparent components, electronic components, and automotive components.

PP

PP is a relatively flexible material with excellent corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance. It is suitable for manufacturing containers, pipelines, baby bottles, etc.

PA

PA is a material with high strength, high rigidity, and wear resistance. It is suitable for manufacturing gears, bearings, brackets, etc.

POM

POM is a material with excellent wear resistance, toughness, and rigidity. It is suitable for manufacturing gears, bearings, pulleys, etc.

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What can we do?

Sigma Technik Limited, as a prototype production company and rapid manufacturer focusing on rapid prototyping and low volume production of plastic and metal parts, has advanced manufacturing technology, one-stop service, diversified manufacturing methods, on-demand manufacturing services and efficient manufacturing processes, which can provide customers with high-quality, efficient and customized product manufacturing services and help customers improve product quality and market competitiveness.

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Rapid Injection Molding FAQs

Burrs appear on the surface of the product, which affects its aesthetics and safety. The solution can be to adjust the parameters of the injection molding machine, such as temperature, pressure, speed, etc., or to perform post-processing, such as polishing, sandblasting, etc.

The warping deformation of the product is usually caused by unstable parameters such as temperature and pressure of the injection molding machine, or improper mold design. The solution can be to adjust parameters such as temperature and pressure, or to redesign the mold.

The occurrence of bubbles inside the product may be due to the high temperature of the injection molding machine and the high moisture content of the material. The solution can be to reduce the temperature of the injection molding machine, adjust the water content of the material, increase the pressure of the injection molding machine, etc.

The product size deviation is too large, which may be caused by material thermal expansion, mold deformation and other reasons. The solution can be to adjust parameters and optimize mold design based on material characteristics.