October 2012 - Albright Technologies

Measuring the Durometer of Medical Grade Silicone

How is the "softness" (durometer) of medical grade silicone measured? This is a question that comes up almost every day when discussing new project ideas with perspective clients. The softness or durometer of all polymers/elastomers/rubbers is measured essentially the same way and the term while commonly used to describe the material hardness, actually originated from

What is the difference in cycle time for molding medical silicone parts vs cycle time for molding medical thermal plastic parts?

Question: What is the difference in cycle time for molding medical silicone parts vs cycle time for molding medical thermal plastic parts? Answer: The processing conditions can be optimized to match the tool design, part geometry, and material but each presents limitations. Injection process times are driven by material. Silicone parts can often be released

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Measuring the Durometer of Medical Grade Silicone

What is the difference in cycle time for molding medical silicone parts vs cycle time for molding medical thermal plastic parts?

Deadline Extended! Win a 3D Motion Controller!

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