PCR & Molecular Diagnostic Instruments
Tolerance Typically ISO 2768-m. Tighter tolerances of +/- 0.05 mm are achievable on specific features but will increase machining time and cost. · min feature Min Wall Thickness: ~1.0 mm; Min Hole Diameter: ~1.0 mm (highly dependent on material and depth-to-diameter ratio).
| Physical Properties | |
| Density | 1.14 |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | 52.0 |
| Max Service Temp | 96.0 |
| Hardness | R105 |
| Standard Tolerance | Typically ISO 2768-m. Tighter tolerances of +/- 0.05 mm are achievable on specific features but will increase machining time and cost. |
| Manufacturing Limits | |
| Equipment Specs | Clamping Force: 1600 kN; Platen Size (h x v): 900mm x 800mm; Max Opening Stroke: 700mm; Mold Height (min-max): 250-700mm; Drive System: ecodrive (Servo-hydraulic); Control System: CC300; Note: Tie-bar-less design provides unrestricted platen area. |
| Min Feature Size | Min Wall Thickness: ~1.0 mm; Min Hole Diameter: ~1.0 mm (highly dependent on material and depth-to-diameter ratio). |
| Precision Grade | Typical part tolerance: ±0.05mm to ±0.1mm, highly dependent on part geometry, material, and mold quality. Process capability can reliably hold dimensional tolerances within an IT10-IT12 grade. |
| Commercial | |
| Factory Advantage | Processing hygroscopic PC/ABS for dimensionally critical medical device components demands absolute process stability. The primary challenge is managing its shear-sensitive viscosity and preventing surface defects from melt hydrolysis, which requires strict pre-drying protocols. Our approach leverages the exceptional thermal stability and rigid frame of the Engel victory 160T. This machine's precise injection speed control and consistent pressure from its ecodrive servo-hydraulic system allow us to master the narrow processing window, preventing thermal degradation. The tie-bar-less design accommodates complex mold geometries for intricate housing features, enabling MechanoFab to produce net-shape parts that meet stringent ISO 13485 requirements in a single, highly repeatable step, ensuring the reliability demanded by IVD applications. |
| Target Volume | Optimized for 1,000-50,000 units |