Multi-shot injection moulding.
Medical device manufacturers are beginning to combine multi-colour and multi-material moulding techniques with soft-touch materials to gain competitive advantage. This trend is driven by the availability of machines that can inject as many as six different materials simultaneously. This article looks at the multi-shot moulding process and uses examples to highlight the benefits of the technique.
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Sifam Ltd, Torquay, UK. Sifam_TorquayUK@compuserve.com
D004867:Equipment Design / Q000379:methods*; D004869:Equipment Safety; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science / Q000379:methods*; D006113:United Kingdom