The use of radii (0.020" minimum) in sharp corners helps reduce localized stress. Long draws should have a 3° - 5° draft to help ejection. An accent groove of 0.015" to 0.030" (0.381 mm to 0.762 mm) depth and 0.030" to 0.040" (0.762 mm to 1.02 mm) width helps to develop a good shut-off.

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There are some things you can do to help minimize these challenges. If you decide to make the switch to liquid, Avient provides on-site support with a dedicated technical service team that can help with the transition.   An Avient representative can help determine if the ColorMatrix SOS would be a good fit for you.

In a previous article, we covered the basics of FEA, including what it is and how it helps. It may also help to streamline lead times or avoid costs associated with performing multiple rounds of physical testing. FEA allows a nonlinear analysis in plastic part design that provides a more accurate representation and can help to eliminate potential field failures or what might be unanticipated part performance.

Avient’s Mevopur™ portfolio and risk mitigation concept can help healthcare manufacturers on the journey to increased security of supply for plastics used in their products. The raw materials are pre-tested to the relevant chapters of ISO 10991, USP 661, USP Class VI, EP 3.1 and to the ICH Q3D guidelines to help manufacturers increase the certainty of regulatory compliance for their devices and packaging. Help protect or enhance the performance of polymers used in medical devices, diagnostics and pharmaceutical packaging.

Avient’s Mevopur™ portfolio and risk mitigation concept can help healthcare manufacturers on the journey to increased security of supply for plastics used in their products. The raw materials are pre-tested to the relevant chapters of ISO 10991, USP 661, USP Class VI, EP 3.1 and to the ICH Q3D guidelines to help manufacturers increase the certainty of regulatory compliance for their devices and packaging. Help protect or enhance the performance of polymers used in medical devices, diagnostics and pharmaceutical packaging.

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