Your Design & Development Partner.
After over thirty years as an experienced precision micro molding partner, we have compiled extensive knowledge of frequently selected thermoplastic materials. At PDC, our expert micro molding team collaborates with you to optimize design and material choices, ensuring innovative, reliable medical devices that meet the highest standards.
PDC’s knowledgeable technical and manufacturing micro molding teams can advise on key design for manufacturability considerations and material properties across a range of applications while collaborating closely with you to ensure optimal material performance meets your product’s performance requirements.
Based on sound engineering principles, our design for the manufacturing process combines theoretical physics with practical experience to evaluate the potential result of a specific part design or feature, with key assumptions related to material selection, injection molding tooling, and process.
Design for Manufacturability
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is crucial in micro injection molding as it ensures that the part, tooling, and process design consider the manufacturing constraints and requirements specific to this process.
- Part Design
- Material Selection
- Tooling Design
- Process Optimization
- Measurement & Inspection
Thermoplastic Polymers List
Below is a list of thermoplastic polymers our technical engineering and manufacturing team is highly knowledgeable about, along with their key benefits to aid in selecting your precision micro molding medical devices.
Polyether ether ketone
PEEK
- Implantable
- Biocompatible
- Good strength and stiffness
- Chemically resistant
PolyEther-Block-Amide
PEBA
- Implantable
- High tensile strength
- Flexural resistance
- Capable of over-molding
Polysulfone
PSU
- Rigidity
- Optical clarity
- Stability at high temperatures
- Excellent processability
Cyclic Olefin Polymer
COP
- Superior moldability
- Optimal clarity & low birefringence
- Surface treatment ready
- Replicate molding features
- Rigidity
Cyclic Olefin Copolymer
COC
- Good flow characteristics
- Excellent moisture, heat, and chemical resistance
- Optical clarity and low birefringence
- Excellent gas barrier properties
Polycarbonate
PC
- Ease of moldability
- High heat resistance
- High tensile, shear, and flexural strength
- Low coefficient of thermal expansion
- Dimensionally stable
Poly Methyl Methacrylate
PMMA
- Transparent
- High gloss & hardness (when modified)
- Good rigidity
- Dimensionally stable
- Good abrasion resistance
Polystyrene
PS
- Good dimensional stability
- Good dielectric strength
- Ease of moldability
- Relatively low heat resistance
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
ABS
- Mechanical durability
- Cost effective
- Ease of moldability
- Electrical insulation
Polyethylene Terephthalate
PET
(includes elastomeric grades)
- Shatterproof
- Flexible
- Recyclable
Nylon
Polyamide
(includes elastomeric grades)
- High wear resistance
- High thermal stability
- Very good strength and hardness
- High mechanical damping characteristics
- Good sliding properties
- Good chemical resistance
Liquid Crystal Polymer
LCP
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Excellent mechanical strength
- Excellent dimensional stability
- High dielectric strength
- Low coefficient thermal expansion
Polypropylene
PP
- Chemical resistance
- Heat resistance
- Moldability
- Moisture resistance
Polybutylene Terephthalate
PBT
- Excellent heat resistance
- Very tough, including at lower temperatures
- Retains its color very well
- Good resistance to cracking
- Good insulating capabilities
Polyethylene
PE
- Resistant to solvents
- Durable
- Electrical insulation
- Widely available
Styrene Acrylonitrile
SAN
- Transparent
- Chemically resistant
- Ease of Processing
Thermoplastic Elastomers
TPE
- Cost effective
- Eco-friendly
- Easy to process
- Flame retardant
- Chemically resistant
Polyetherimide, Ultem
PEI
- High mechanical strength
- High rigidity
- High creep resistance over a wide temperature range
- High dimensional stability
- Suitable for steam sterilization
Additives and Fillers
- Barium sulfate
- Carbon fiber
- Color concentrates
- Glass fibers
- Nucleating Agents
- PTFE
As an established precision micro molding contract manufacturer, we have key relationships with suppliers and compounders along with an inventory of many materials that will enable rapid prototyping for development-stage programs. To begin collaborating with our precision molding technical experts, complete the form below and upload your product specifications or models.
Micro Molding Solutions For Your Industry
Within the medical sector, micro molding has applications across both the medical device and life sciences markets. Learn more about the industries PDC proudly serves.
PDC's experience with COP/COC thermoplastics while micro molding, combined with core insert molding competency, supports flowcell technology used in next-generation sequencing, which was previously only served by glass lithography.
In drug delivery, precision is paramount to ensuring patients receive the proper medication in the correct dosage at the right time. Micro injection molded components have emerged as essential tools in achieving this level of accuracy and control. Explore various applications in drug delivery where these tiny yet powerful components are making a substantial impact.
We’re committed to leveraging our expertise in precision injection molding and PEEK material to drive innovation in orthopedic sports medicine. By partnering with leading medical device companies and orthopedic surgeons, we strive to deliver advanced solutions that improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
As a leading precision injection molding company dedicated to driving innovation in the proteomics and genomics sector, we are pleased to share our expertise and commitment to supporting advancements in Digital PCR (dPCR) and Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR). At PDC, we recognize the critical role that precision engineering plays in pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery, and we are excited to be at the forefront of this transformative journey.
PDC specializes in precision injection molding solutions that cater to the unique needs of the urology and women’s health market segments. Our commitment to innovation and quality drives us to support advanced biopsy applications with unparalleled precision and reliability. Explore the applications/products for advanced biopsy and key considerations for injection molding to support these critical medical devices.
At PDC, we’re committed to driving advancements in precision injection molding to meet the evolving needs of the vascular surgery market. We're empowering medical professionals with cutting-edge devices that improve patient care and outcomes by harnessing the power of radiopaque inserts and polymers and adhering to stringent quality standards.
PDC's experience with COP/COC thermoplastics while micro molding, combined with core insert molding competency, supports flowcell technology used in next-generation sequencing, which was previously only served by glass lithography.
In drug delivery, precision is paramount to ensuring patients receive the proper medication in the correct dosage at the right time. Micro injection molded components have emerged as essential tools in achieving this level of accuracy and control. In this post, we’ll explore various applications in drug delivery where these tiny yet powerful components are making a substantial impact.
We’re committed to leveraging our expertise in precision injection molding and PEEK material to drive innovation in orthopedic sports medicine. By partnering with leading medical device companies and orthopedic surgeons, we strive to deliver advanced solutions that improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
As a leading precision injection molding company dedicated to driving innovation in the proteomics and genomics sector, we are pleased to share our expertise and commitment to supporting advancements in Digital PCR (dPCR) and Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR). At PDC, we recognize the critical role that precision engineering plays in pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery, and we are excited to be at the forefront of this transformative journey.
PDC specializes in precision injection molding solutions that cater to the unique needs of the urology and women’s health market segments. Our commitment to innovation and quality drives us to support advanced biopsy applications with unparalleled precision and reliability. In this post, we’ll explore three to five applications/products for advanced biopsy and delve into the key considerations for injection molding to support these critical medical devices.
At PDC, we’re committed to driving advancements in precision injection molding to meet the evolving needs of the vascular surgery market. We're empowering medical professionals with cutting-edge devices that improve patient care and outcomes by harnessing the power of radiopaque inserts and polymers and adhering to stringent quality standards.
