Author Archives: admin

Last month Susan Windham-Bannister, Ph.D., President and CEO of Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, participated In the latest installment of the WBZ NewsRadio 1030 Business Breakfast series. The panelists of business leaders & experts discussed the importance of making products and profits in Massachusetts. The group also discussed how … Continue reading →

A cold deck (cold runner) system is an assembly of insulated feeding units that prevents liquid silicone from curing while conveying silicone into the cavities of the mold. The following are a few reasons that using a cold deck system can … Continue reading →

Earlier this month Albright Technologies' project engineer, Matt Bont, gave a presentation at the Shin-Etsu Silicones Open House on Alternative Methods of Prototyping Liquid Silicone Parts. Click here to view the presentation as well as other presentations from industry suppliers. … Continue reading →

Two common tests are (1) to put the device or component under pressure using regulated compressed air and then submerging in water or other fluid. The leaks will show as bubbles or (2) use a colored die solution that contrasts … Continue reading →

Unfortunately like many problems, the answer to your question depends on the application, loads, and part size and geometry. The risk of choking is difficult to quantify but a quick search suggests that thin sheets or hard round shapes like … Continue reading →

The primary difference between silicone and plastic properties drives the differences in mold design. The largest difference is the temperature profile between silicone and plastic. The mold design and construction will also be dependent on the product geometry, size, materials, equipment, … Continue reading →

Click here for the answer!

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. … Continue reading →

Read our April newsletter to find out!

Read our March newsletter for silicone molding tips and a chance to download our free Silicone Molding Design Manual.