title: Tubing extrusion made easier, part I.
abstract: To produce tubing with consistent properties, it is important to know the material, understand the process, control the basics, and keep the goal, that is, the product in focus. Tips on controlling the process and producing the required results are provided in this two-part article. Part I focusses on the melt and material sensitivities.
authors.affiliation: Boston Scientific Corporation, Maple Grove, Minnesota 55311, USA. ferrandm@bsci.com
authors.forename: Mike
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ferrandino
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D004867:Equipment Design / Q000379:methods*; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis / Q000379:methods; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D006358:Hot Temperature; D011108:Polymers / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry*; D011786:Quality Control
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D011108:Polymers