1-800-998-5549 info@mtdmicromolding.com About What We Do Why MTD Resources Contact MTD MicroSeries The MTD MicroSeries is a collection of medical micromolding industry briefs, based on 45 years of experience. We discuss a range of micromolding topics, from understanding the capabilities of micro technology to learning about the latest medical device manufacturing breakthroughs. NEW ISSUE 1901 Micro Medical Manufacturing Tolerances Achieving High-Resolution, Ultra-Precise Features Precise miniature plastic parts are the result of exact tooling execution. By understanding the tolerances of both micro tooling and micro injection molding, it’s possible to achieve a high level of repeatability and part accuracy for even the most advanced micro medical devices. Download MicroSeries ISSUE 1701 How to Avoid the Top 8 Micro Design Mistakes Recommendations for creating successful designs from the start Nothing is more frustrating for micro part designers than to spend countless hours on a new drawing, only to get to the manufacturing phase and find out they need to make significant revisions or compromises. Learn how to improve the manufacturability of your next micro design. Download MicroSeries ISSUE 1602 High Volume Bioabsorbable Micro Component Production How to Ramp Up Production While Decreasing Piece Part Price When OEMs prepare to increase production volume of a micromolded component, many focus on multi-cavitation tooling as a strategy to reduce piece part price. While increasing cavitation may be a cost-effective approach for higher volumes of simple thermoplastic parts, it is typically not the best approach for micromolded parts, especially those that are bioabsorbable, or made from other high dollar value materials. Download MicroSeries ISSUE 1601 The Smallest Part in the World From late 2010 to 2012, MTD Micro Molding successfully molded an EVA ophthalmic part that weighs in at 0.00000313 grams. It is an ophthalmic implant for glaucoma treatment. This feat required MTD’s Sarix technology to make a precise gate needed for such a tiny part. The gate measured .0018 x .0008 inches. Download MicroSeries ISSUE 1404 The Two Great Myths of Micromolding The Information Vacuum That Can Lead to Costly “Micro-Misconceptions” Many design engineers express interesting, but incorrect, perspectives relating to Micromolded parts. Because Micromolding is an emerging technology with a shortage of accurate information in existence, this information vacuum creates fertile ground for myths and misconceptions. Most myths relate to the designers’ prior experience with normal or sometimes called, macro injection molding. Download MicroSeries ISSUE 1403 Micromolding and 3D Printing New photos show crisp, well defined features from micromolding The advantages of 3D Printing as a model and prototype-making process have excited the overall product development community. This is because of quick lead times and new design freedoms that offer flexibility not found in previous tooling-based prototyping and modeling technologies. Therefore, it is natural that the successes experienced by those using 3D Printing in the “Macro-World” would inspire similar experimentation in the “Micro-World” too. Download MicroSeries ISSUE 1402 MTD Leads Micromolding Material Science 12 Years of Developing Micromolding Processes for Bioresorbable Materials Successful Micromolding relies on a balanced combination of specialized technologies and customized equipment, of which MTD’s 13-Element MicroSeries™ is an excellent example. The customer benefits are increased design freedom, improved manufacturing reliability, and world-class value. Download MicroSeries ISSUE 1401 The Scientific Approach to Micromolding Successful Micromolding relies on a balanced combination of specialized technologies and customized equipment, of which MTD’s 13-Element MicroSeries™ is an excellent example. The customer benefits are increased design freedom, improved manufacturing reliability, and world-class value. Download MicroSeries CONTACT MTD Micro Molding 15 Trolley Crossing Road Charlton, MA 01507 Phone: 1-800-998-5549 CERTIFICATIONS ISO 13485:2016 Certified ISO Class 8 Cleanrooms FDA Registered Request a Quote Privacy Policy © . MTD Micro Molding . 2021 Translate » Share This